Redlands Fire Department

UPCOMING CLOSURE FOR REDLANDS PASSENGER RAIL PROJECT: Beginning Monday, January 4, 2021 at 5:00 a.m. Waterman Avenue at the rail crossing will be closed to through traffic for approximately nine weeks for installation of utilities, track, and signal foundations. For the most up-to-date closures and detours, visit goSBCTA.com/Arrow and view/bookmark the project Google Map. City of San Bernardino Municipal Government

Share the gift of safety this holiday season! Here are some tips from our healthcare workers on how to keep the people you love safe this holiday season. #sbcountytogether #redlandsstrong

A vaccine is here and will be rolled out to the public over several months. Our healthcare workers are telling you why they are getting vaccinated to combat COVID-19. #sbcountytogether #redlandsstrong

Congratulations to Ryan Bristow on his recent promotion to Engineer. Ryan has served the community faithfully for the past 13-years as a firefighter/paramedic. Congratulations Ryan!

Share the Gift of Safety this Holiday Season Our healthcare professionals are asking residents to share this video reminding us all to stay vigilant about COVID-19 this holiday season. #SBCountyTogether #redlandsstrong

County of San Bernardino's fight against COVID-19 reaches a milestone as the first 15,600 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine have been received and are headed to medical facilities across the nation's largest county. #SBCountyStrong #RedlandsStrong

911 service throughout San Bernardino County is getting a major enhancement with a new, more efficient process for handling incoming calls to determine the appropriate level of service. The San Bernardino County Council of Governments (SBCOG) has approved a contract with Mission Critical Partners to implement an Emergency Communication Nurse System(ECNS) Plan within the existing 911 network throughout the county. The Redlands Fire Department will continue to respond to 911 calls with paramedic units, but a separate ambulance may not be part of the response, based on the ECNS evaluation. For more information, watch the attached video or visit https://www.gosbcta.com/san-bernardino-county-to-roll-out-/ https://youtu.be/1NGTMfPaKB4

Please avoid the area of Orange Street and the Santa Ana Riverwash. Firefighters are working a vegetation fire in the area.

The City of Redlands supports our partners, including Redlands Community Hospital in their mission to protect public health during the current pandemic. Stay Safe for the Holidays! Wear a mask; Maintain social distance; Wash your hands; Avoid gatherings outside those in your immediate household. Protect yourself, protect your family, protect your community. #SBCountyStrong #RedlandsStrong

Redlands Firefighters are currently working a vegetation fire in the Santa Ana River wash near Orange Street. The fire is more than 10 acres. Conditions are windy. Updates will be provided as they are available.

HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT TUESDAY *WHAT...... Areas of northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph. Isolated gusts to 80 mph. Strongest winds near the coastal slopes of the San Bernardino County mountains and near the lower coastal slopes of the Santa Ana Mountains. The strongest and most widespread winds are expected from mid morning through this afternoon. *WHERE... Inland Orange County, and the Inland Empire and surrounding coastal mountain slopes. *WHEN... Until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. *IMPACTS... Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. *ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Visibility could be reduced today in blowing dust in portions of the Inland Empire and inland Orange County. #Repost @cafirefound with @make_repost Mark evacuation routes on a map Plan where to go if you can’t come home Explain the plan to young children Put together an emergency supply kit Practice leaving the house in 5 minutes

It is with great pride and honor that the Redlands Fire Department would like to announce Josh Hannan as the 2020 Redlands Firefighter of the Year. Captain Josh Hannan was raised in Big Bear California. He graduated from Big Bear High School in 1999. Following high school, Josh attended the University of La Verne and graduated with a ...Continue reading

Congratulations to Engineer Shawn Corbett on his recent promotion to the rank of Fire Captain. Shawn has been with the City for 17-years and has been an instrumental part to numerous training programs and efforts within the community. Captain Corbett will be assigned to Fire Station 262 on C-Shift. Congratulations Captain Corbett on a job well done!

A reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect or suspects responsible for a massive warehouse fire that caused millions of dollars in damage last June. . The fire that occurred on June 5,2020 at the distribution warehouse is considered suspicious in nature. Over the past 5 months, investigators from Redlands Fire, Redlands Police and ATF have diligently and thoroughly gone through details that have led to this conclusion. . The ...reward is being offered for details that assist with the investigation and lead to the arrest and conviction of any parties involved. . Anyone with information is asked to contact the Redlands Fire Department tip hotline at (909) 245-6587 or Redlands Fire Department Investigator Chris Randolph at [email protected] and/or Redlands Police Detective Matt Friesen at [email protected].

Reward offered for information in June warehouse fire A reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects responsible for a massive warehouse fire that caused millions of dollars in damage last June. Redlands Firefighters along with agencies from across Southern California battled the three-alarm fire at the 600,000-square-foot Kuehne and Nagel distribution warehouse in the 2200 block of West Lugonia Avenue early Friday morning, June... 5. No injuries were reported. Firefighters received the call of a commercial structure fire at the building at 2255 W. Lugonia Ave. at about 5:30 a.m. Friday, June 5. Arriving crews found heavy flames and plumes of thick black smoke that, at one point, could be seen from nearby mountain communities rising above the cloud layer. The blaze shut down the busy westbound lanes of Interstate 10 for several hours. About 100 employees of the distribution center were able to evacuate prior to the Fire Department’s arrival. No injuries were reported. Fire agencies from throughout San Bernardino County and other surrounding communities responded to fight the fire. Ladder trucks surrounded the massive structure pouring water on the flames throughout the day and into the evening. Fire crews remained on scene for about a week putting out hot spots as rubble was overturned at the site. Investigators remained on scene long afterward. The cause of the fire is considered suspicious. Redlands Fire Department and Police arson investigators are working on the investigation in cooperation with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Damage is estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars. The building was home to Kuehne and Nagel, a third-party operator that helps Amazon ship extra-large items to customers. In cooperation with ATF, a $5,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the suspect or suspects. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Redlands Fire Department tip hotline at (909) 245-6587 or Redlands Fire Department Investigator Chris Randolph at [email protected] and/or Redlands Police Detective Matt Friesen at [email protected].

Crews extinguish structure fire; one treated for smoke inhalation Redlands Firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 900 block of East High Avenue Saturday afternoon. One person was treated at the scene for complaint of smoke inhalation. Crews responding to the call at 12:17 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, found heavy smoke and fire showing from the center of a single-story multi-family residential triplex. The fire was found to be in a breezeway that had been converted into ...an enclosed patio. All residents escaped safely prior to firefighters’ arrival. Firefighters extinguished the blaze within 15 minutes, containing it to the patio area with no damage to the interior of any of the residences. Property damage was estimated at approximately $8,000 and approximately $2,000 in content loss. A male neighbor complained of possible smoke inhalation after trying to extinguish the fire with a garden hose. He was treated by paramedics at the scene and declined transport to the hospital. In addition to 18 firefighters from the Redlands Fire Department, three firefighters from the San Bernardino County Fire Department responded. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

UPDATE: Orange Street at the rail crossing will be closed to through traffic beginning Thursday, October 22 at 7:00 p.m. to Saturday, October 24, at 7 p.m. for work on the Redlands Passenger Rail Project. Crews will install new railroad track and construct new curb, gutter, and sidewalk near and around the crossing. Pedestrian access will be available and all businesses are accessible during construction. Please plan ahead, leave early, and allow extra time to reach your destination. There may be construction noise during this work such as back up alarms from equipment being used on site. All construction is dynamic and the schedule is subject to change. For up-to-date information, please visit goSBCTA.com/Arrow.

CLOSURE UPDATE for the Redlands Passenger Rail project - week of December 14. For the most up-to-date closure and detours, visit goSBCTA.com/Arrow and view/bookmark the project Google Map. City of Redlands - City Hall

#Repost @564fire with @make_repost @redlandsfd ME261 FF Rocha about to get water on the fire. This early morning fire occurred at the vacant Splash Kingdom, formally Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom.

Redlands Rail Project Construction Update from San Bernardino County Transportation Authority - SBCTA WHAT TO EXPECT Tennessee Street at the rail crossing will be closed to through traffic nightly from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., Monday, December 7 through Wednesday, December 9 (into Thursday morning). Crews will be working on a storm drain at the rail crossing. Pedestrian access will be available and all businesses are accessible during construction. Please plan ahead, leave early, and allow extra time to reach your destination. There may be construction noise during this work such as back up alarms from equipment being used on site. All construction is dynamic and the schedule is subject to change. For up-to-date information, please visit goSBCTA.com/Arrow.

Construction crews will conduct repaving work on roughly nine-tenths of a mile of San Bernardino Avenue between Tennessee Street and Citrus Plaza Drive, beginning Oct. 19 through Oct. 23. Arterial streets will be available for detours during repaving. Construction will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The on and off ramps to the 210 freeway will be open. The following paving work will be conducted: Pulverize Excavate and shape Cement treat Pave

Redlands Firefighters responded shortly after 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, to a structure fire at Splash Kingdom, 1101 California St. No injuries were reported. Firefighters found flames and heavy smoke in the water park area of the vacant park. It took firefighters less than 30 minutes to extinguish the blaze. Crews remained on scene for another hour. The fire was contained to the water slide area of the park and did extensive damage to all of the water slides. The cause of the fire is under investigation but is considered suspicious. In addition to 16 Redlands personnel, six Loma Linda firefighters responded to the blaze.

Rich Lindner, ret, Investigator 710 passed away this afternoon. Rich provided dedicated service to Redlands for 15-years prior to his retirement in 2009. Rich served with distinction and honor and is one that stories are built upon. Rich was a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy prior to coming to Redlands and served in the United States Army. Thank you, Sir, for your service.

Fire damages trolley car, power poles next to packing house Redlands Firefighters responded to an early morning fire at the former Mutual Orange Distributors Packinghouse early Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported and the building was not damaged. An antique trolley car next to the building was destroyed. Units arrived at the packing house at 330 3rd St. shortly before 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, to find the trolley car and two power poles next to the building well invol...ved in flame. Firefighting efforts were hampered by live, arcing power lines above the trolley car. Southern California Edison crews responded and shut down power to the poles. The fire was extinguished within about 30 minutes. Fire crews successfully prevented the fire from damaging the historic 1912 packing house, which is the site of the planned Redlands Public Market. Damage to the antique trolley is estimated at $25,000. Power was lost to a portion of downtown and Edison crews were still on scene as of 3 p.m. Tuesday. Three personnel from Loma Linda Fire Department assisted Redlands Firefighters. Fire crews remained on scene for approximately two hours. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Anyone who witnesses suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact Redlands Police at (909) 798-7681, ext. 1. In June 2019 Arteco Partners unveiled plans for the Redlands Public Market inside the historic packinghouse. Originally built in 1912 as a citrus packing house, the building was later purchased by the City. It stood vacant for many years until being purchased by Arteco Partners with plans to transform the building into a culinary marketplace celebrating Redlands' agricultural heritage and local cuisine.

Do not forget to get your application in before the closing date! . . Firefighter/Paramedic Entry Level... -&- Firefighter/Paramedic Lateral Positions . . The application deadline is October 18th . . Please visit the link in our bio and review the minimum qualifications as well as the full job description! See more

Most Redlands City Hall administrative offices will be closed beginning Monday, Dec. 21, reopening Monday, Jan. 4. Essential City services, including public safety, Code Enforcement, water distribution and solid waste collection will be in full operation. The City Manager, Assistant City Manager, department directors, City Attorney, Public Information Officer and other executive staff will continue to monitor operations, provide appropriate staff direction and respond to emai...ls and messages as necessary. City offices, including City Hall, will close at the end of business Friday, Dec. 18, and reopen Monday, Jan. 4. The Redlands Community Center, Redlands Community Senior Center, Joslyn Senior Center and Senior Transportation program will also be closed during that time. Most City offices and facilities continue to have restricted access to the public due to public health restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, please see the following press release: https://www.cityofredlands.org//city-hall-facilities-close

The Red Cross temporary evacuation center at Redlands High School will close at 2 pm today. The Red Cross will continue to assist anyone affected due to evacuation from the Bruder Fire, including arranging lodging as necessary, for the length of the evacuation order (currently - South of East Sunset Dr south from Edgewood Dr to Puesta del Sol St. North of Live Oak Rd from I-10 to San Timoteo Canyon Rd). To receive evacuation assistance call (760) 646-3824 .

UPDATE: 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 - Containment in the Bruder Fire is now 70% UPDATE: 9:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16 - The Bruder Fire remains at approximately 170 acres with 50% containment Structure threats have been mitigated and all evacuations are lifted.... UPDATE: 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 - All evacuation orders and road closures for the Bruder Fire have been lifted. Containment is 50%. UPDATE: 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 - The Bruder Fire has burned approximately 170 acres. Containment remains at 30 percent. UPDATED WITH EVACUATION INFORMATION Hand crews work on the ridge as Cal Fire aircraft drop fire retardant on the perimeter of the Bruder Fire Thursday morning. The fire has burned 147 acres so far and is 30 percent contained. Mandatory evacuations are ordered for East Sunset Drive South from Edgemont Drive to Puesta Del Sol and along Live Oak Canyon Road. Voluntary evacuations are in place on Edgemont, Fairmont and Lantern Crest. The American Red Cross, supported by the County Department of Public Health, established a Temporary Evacuation Point at Redlands High School, 840 E Citrus Ave. Large animals may be taken to El Camino Ranch, 11363 Walnut St. Redlands. No injuries or structure damage has been reported. Redlands Fire Department is in Unified Command with CAL FIRE San Bernardino/Inyo/Mono Unit. Resources from Redlands, Kern County, San Diego County, San Louis Obispo County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County are staffing the fire today. We are expecting winds to be up along with hot and dry conditions. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. A huge shout-out to Redlands Police Department, Water Department, Streets, and fleet!

We would like to wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving from the City of Redlands Fire Department! #redlands #redlandsca #firedepartment #firefighter #emergencymanagement #allrisk

Our very own Emergency Medical Services Coordinator, Carly Crews, has been awarded the prestigious "Chief EMS Officer" designation. Carly is the 153rd recipient to achieve this designation in the United States from the Center of Public Safety Excellence. While this designation comes as no surprise to us, for we already knew of your amazing abilities and skills; we are nonetheless so proud to see you receive the recognition for keeping our firefighter/paramedics trained and equipped to provide the highest level of emergency medical care in Redlands. Congratulations Carly. a job well done!

New stationary testing site at the University of Redlands. #covid19test #gettested

Stationary COVID-19 test site to open at University of Redlands The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health will open a new stationary COVID-19 testing site at the University of Redlands University Hall beginning Nov. 30. The Department of Public Health is currently taking appointments for the site. Free testing for the coronavirus will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the campus, located at 1200 E. Colton Ave. The site has capacity for... up to 800 appointments a day. The County Department of Public Health and the City of Redlands will also provide free COVID-19 testing for two days, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Redlands Contemporary Club, 173 S. Eureka St. A similar event on Nov. 20 and 21 saw 789 individuals tested. No symptoms are necessary for testing. Appointments are encouraged at all sites. The test is quick and painless, and results are available within three to five days. Visit https://sbcovid19.com/testing-sites/ to make an appointment. For questions about how to register, call (909) 387-3911.

Motorcyclist killed in collision, vehicle’s driver arrested A 38-year-old Redlands man was killed when his motorcycle struck another vehicle in the 400 block of Judson Street Saturday evening. A 27-year-old man was arrested for driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter in connection with the collision. The motorcycle was traveling north on Judson Street south of Laramie Avenue at about 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, when the driver of a 2012 Nissan Altima pulled a...way from the curb and made a U-turn in front of the motorcycle. The motorcyclist went down and was trapped under the vehicle. Redlands Firefighter/Paramedics responded and treated the victim at the scene. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police arrested the driver of the Nissan, Andrew Justin Vasquez, for driving under the influence of drugs and vehicular manslaughter. Vasquez is being held at West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga in lieu of $250,000 bail. See more

Last night the City of Redlands Fire Department suffered a tremendous loss with the passing of Steven Kay. . Chaplain Steven Kay passed away late last night following a brief battle with COVID-19. Steve served as the Department’s Chaplain for close to 10 years before his retirement in April of 2019. Steve provided assistance to many and was instrumental in developing fire chaplaincy programs throughout the state. . Steve will be greatly missed and will have a place in the hearts of our Redlands Fire Family.

Employee killed in road construction accident A 41-year-old San Bernardino man was killed in a construction accident Tuesday afternoon. The accident was reported at about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, near the intersection of Garden Street and Franklin Avenue by a contract construction crew working on a road paving project for the City. The victim was working on Garden Street in a blind spot behind a loaded gravel truck when the truck backed over him. Redlands Firefighter/Param...edics responded and pronounced the man dead at the scene. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office is investigating the accident. The California Highway Patrol also responded for an investigation of the commercial vehicle. As a result of the accident, the road repaving project will be delayed until further notice. See more

Free COVID-19 testing Nov. 20-21 at the Redlands Contemporary Club, 173 S. Eureka St. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins accepted. To make an appointment, visit https://sbcovid19.com/testing-sites/

The State Department of Public Health has released new guidance on the use of face coverings. Read the new guidance here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/.../guidance-for-face-coverings.aspx

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 a temporary cessation of hostilities, between the allied nations and Germany, went into effect. The armistice was signed and World War I concluded. Soon after, November 11, 1918 was regarded as the end of the war to end all wars. . One year later, in November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day, a day to commemorate veterans of World War I. On this day in 1919, w...ork stopped at 11 a.m. and the entire country celebrated together. . Congress made the annual observance official in 1938 as Armistice Day. This day has been a federal holiday ever since, now under a different name. . After World War II, in 1954, the day became a day to honor American veterans of all wars. In October 1954, President Eisenhower officially changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day and created the Veterans Day National Committee. In France, Armistice Day is still celebrated on November 11 each year. . THANK YOU VETERANS! See more

Pioneer Avenue at State Route 210 will be closed tonight and Thursday night as part of the lane construction project.

UPDATE: Temporary repairs are completed and all lanes are now open. A small sinkhole opened up in the #2 southbound lane of Tennessee Street at the railroad tracks north of Redlands Blvd. One lane is closed as crews for the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority have been called out to make repairs. Traffic remains open in both directions.

Redlands Rail Project Construction Update from @San Bernardino County Transportation Authority WHAT TO EXPECT Alabama Street will be closed at the rail crossing Saturday, November 7 at 5:00 a.m. through Sunday, November 8 at 5:00 p.m. Crews will be paving in and around the crossing. Pedestrian access will be available. All businesses are open and accessible during construction. Please plan ahead, leave early, and allow extra time to reach your destination. The noise you can expect during this time will be from back up alarms from construction equipment. All construction is dynamic and the schedule is subject to change. For up-to-date information, please visit goSBCTA.com/Arrow.

POSTPONED: Due to the weekend weather forecast, this work has been postponed. Redlands Rail Project Construction Update from San Bernardino County Transportation Authority - SBCTA WHAT TO EXPECT 6th Street at the rail crossing will be closed to through traffic beginning Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 a.m. through Saturday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m. Crews will install new railroad track and construct new curb, gutter, and sidewalk near and around the crossing. Pedestrian access w...ill be available and all businesses are accessible during construction. Please plan ahead, leave early, and allow extra time to reach your destination. There may be construction noise during this work such as back up alarms from equipment being used on site. All construction is dynamic and the schedule is subject to change. For up-to-date information, please visit goSBCTA.com/Arrow. See more

Sights on a beautiful Sunday morning from around the city. A great community to serve!

Road work on Cajon and Garden Street as part of the City's PARIS repaving project will result in intermittent closures between Rossmont and Highland beginning Nov. 4 and continuing through Nov. 20. Detours will be in place and all residences will be accessible despite occasional delays. Motorists should avoid the area when possible and anticipate delays.

Have you voted yet? Vote early to avoid lines and crowds on Election Day. If you still want to vote a polls ballot in-person, California is allowing registered voters to cast a ballot any of the four days between October 31 to November 3 at a polling place. To find a polling place near you visit: https://www.sbcountyelections.com/Voting/PPL/2020/1103.aspx #VoteSBCounty #VoteSafeVoteEarly

Free COVID-19 testing events are offered Saturday in Yucaipa, Rialto and Victorville.

3 Engines remained staffed tonight on the Orange 2 Fire in addition to OES-8638 which is currently assigned to preposition in coordination with Cal-OES for a total of 13 of your @redlands_firefighters on the frontlines. #fire #firedepartment #allrisk #firefighter #mutualaid #emergencymanagement #preserve #protect

Winds spread vegetation fire in Santa Ana River wash Redlands Firefighters responded to a vegetation fire in the Santa Ana River wash near Orange Street Monday, in the same area as another recent fire. The fire, dubbed the Orange Fire 2, had burned approximately 23 acres as of 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, and briefly threatened homes in the area of Riverview Drive.... Firefighters, responding at about noon to reports of a vegetation fire in the area of Orange Street and the Santa Ana River, wash observed a large column of smoke and requested additional resources from the San Bernardino Unit of Cal Fire, the Bureau of Land Management and the City of Highland. Additional engines from San Bernardino County Fire Department, the San Bernardino National Forest and the City of Yucaipa also responded. Air resources were requested but were unavailable due to 25-30 mph wings with gusts up 50 mph. Bulldozers were also unable to operate in the wash due to endangered habitat in the area. Winds carried embers south of the Santa Ana River bed, briefly threatening homes along Riverview Drive before firefighters stopped the fire’s forward momentum at about 4 p.m. Fire crews will remain on scene overnight, improving fire lines, and are expected to remain on scene for several more days. In September, a fire in the same area burned about 37 acres and continued smoldering for more than a week as a result of decades-old wood product left behind, following the closure of the Big Bear Lumber Company, which operated in the area from 1953 until it was closed in 1982. The cause of Monday’s fire is undetermined. No injuries or structure damage have been reported.

UPDATE: The fire in the Santa Ana River wash has grown to more than 22 acres. Crews responded to prevent the blaze from spreading to threaten nearby homes along Riverview Drive. Firefighters expect to remain on scene overnight as winds are expected to resume and for the next several days. Redlands Firefighters are currently working a vegetation fire in the Santa Ana River wash near Orange Street. The fire is more than 10 acres. Conditions are windy. Updates will be provided as they are available.

Burning vehicle sparks 43-acre vegetation fire Monday Redlands Firefighters responded to a vegetation fire, sparked by a vehicle fire, in the 33000 block of Newport Avenue, east of Garnet Street, Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported. The first unit arrived at approximately 4:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, to find a one-acre fire burning at a moderate rate of spread in grass and brush. The fire was ultimately contained at approximately 43 acres. Approximately eight acres burn...ed in the City of Redlands. Firefighters remained on scene overnight and throughout the day on Tuesday to fully extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. No injuries were reported. The estimated loss was approximately $5,000 for the vehicle. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. In addition to 10 firefighters from the Redlands Fire Department, firefighters from Cal Fire, United States Forest Service and San Bernardino County Fire Department also responded.

Update: Orange Street Crossing Closure has been rescheduled to take place on Friday, October 23, and ending on Monday, October 26. Original Post: This is a friendly reminder that Orange Street at the rail crossing will be closed to through traffic beginning Friday, October 16 at 7 p.m. to Monday, October 19 at 5 a.m. for work on the Redlands Passenger Rail Project. For more information visit goSBCTA.com/arrow or call 877-55-SBCTA.

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Redlands Firefighters assisted CAL FIRE-Riverside this afternoon on a vegetation fire in San Timoteo Canyon. The fire was initially reported in Redlands, which brought about the joint response between the agencies.

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Fire ignited in ruptured gas line, no structures damaged A gas line leak ignited in downtown Redlands Tuesday as crews worked to repair the ruptured line, causing minor damage to a piece of excavation equipment. No structures were damaged and no injuries were reported. The Redlands Fire Department responded to the leak near the intersection of Third Street and Shopper’s Lane at about 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. ... Upon arrival, firefighters found a ruptured gas line that had been struck by a contractor working in the area. Southern California Gas Company arrived shortly before the Fire Department and began assessing the situation. Firefighters remained on scene to assist the Gas Company and to provide for public safety. At about 1:15 p.m., as Gas Company crews attempted to clamp the ruptured line, the gas ignited. Additional fire crews were called to the scene to assist in structure protection and suppression efforts. Shortly after 2 p.m., Gas Company crews were able to control the leak by placing a clamp on the line near Stuart Avenue. An excavator sustained minor damage as a result of the fire. Fire crews remained on scene for an additional 30 minutes to ensure all residual gas was evacuated from the line. Southern California Gas Company crews remain on scene to repair the damaged line.

Watch this informational video to learn more about Measure T on the November 3 ballot for the City of Redlands. www.CityofRedlands.org/MeasureT.

We would like to thank our local provider, Furry Face of Redlands, for their continued support and donations to the Emma Zen Foundation. Furry Face and Emma Zen, through their continued commitment to the Redlands Fire Department and other fire agencies have saved numerous pets by their generous donations. Thank you!

Burning vehicle sparks brush fire in San Timoteo Canyon The Redlands Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire, sparked by a burning vehicle, in the 12200 block of San Timoteo Canyon Road early Monday morning. The fire was held to a quarter acre and there were no reports of injuries or structure damage. The first units arrived on scene at approximately 4:20 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, and found a fully involved vehicle fire amid light brush burning.... The fire was contained in approximately 15 minutes. Fire crews remained on scene for approximately 90 minutes. Cal Fire supported operations, providing two engines and seven personnel in addition to 10 Redlands Fire Department personnel. The vehicle appeared to be abandoned and was a total loss. The approximate dollar loss of the vehicle was close to $10,000. The Redlands Police Department responded to identify the vehicle’s owners and assist with road closures. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Have a plan and have working smoke detectors.

The City of Redlands Fire Department is officially open and hiring! . . Firefighter/Paramedic Entry Level -&-... Firefighter/Paramedic Lateral Positions . . The application period is open from October 1st through October 18th. . . Please visit the link in our bio and review the minimum qualifications as well as the full job description! #fire #firedepartment #firecareer #firefighter #paramedic #lateral #allrisk #emergencymanagement #jointoday See more

Redlands voters! Look out for your ballot next week. All registered voters will be receiving a ballot in the mail in this election so keep an eye out. For more information about voting in the November 3 election visit https://www.sbcountyelections.com/Elections/2020/1103.aspx

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Redlands Firefighters will be wearing commemorative T-shirts all month as a part of their official uniform and Redlands PD officers will be wearing pink patches, badges, and polo shirts to commemorate this month. #BreastCancerAwareness #CancerSurvivor

The fire apparatus, self-contained breathing apparatus, and hand held radios shown in this photo represent over 1.5 million worth of critical fire equipment that has been granted or assigned to the department without significant cost to the City. We are thankful for the grants and partnerships that have allowed us to continue to serve the public.

An honor to serve. A duty to protect.

Mutual Aid Update: OES-8638 is entering into 47 days of active deployment and is currently assigned to the Dolan Fire 128,417 acres 71% contained ... BC-704 remains assigned to the Bobcat Fire 30,030 acres 95% contained #redlands #redlandsca #mutualaid #fireseason2020 #allrisk #emergencymanagement #firedepartment #firefighter

Measure T on the November 3 ballot requires fiscal accountability protections to ensure funds are spent as voters intended. No funds can be taken by the State and all funds would stay in Redlands to address local needs. Learn more about Measure T www.CityofRedlands.org/MeasureT.

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A stubborn fire that began Saturday afternoon in the Santa Ana River Wash near Orange Street continues to burn, creating visible smoke from the area. No injuries have been reported and no structures damaged. Although the 37-acre blaze is 100 percent contained, firefighters are still contending with deep-seated fire over a majority of the area as a result of decades-old wood product left behind, following the closure of the Big Bear Lumber Company, which operated in the area f...Continue reading