Rio Vista Fire Department

Yesterday marked 14-days deployed for RVFD Firefighter/Paramedic Matt Ramold. Firefighter Ramold has been deployed to Long Beach in support of the State of California’s hospital system who is battling the COVID-19 surge. He is in good spirits, is being treated well by hospital staff; and, although it’s been a long two weeks, he has agreed to extend to 21-days. RVFD is a proud supporter #MutualAid throughout our State. ... *Station 55 remains fully staffed. All costs associated with his deployment are reimbursed to the City.

RIO VISTA AND ISLETON FIRE DEPARTMENT DEVELOPING A JOINT VISION FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND DEPLOYMENT IN THE DELTA AREA: On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, the Rio Vista City Council approved a conceptual agreement that will allow the Rio Vista and Isleton Fire Departments to work together beyond the constraints of a traditional mutual aid agreement. The agreement will now go to the City Council of Isleton for consideration. The Agreement, referred to as a Joint Operations Agreem...ent (JOA) authorizes the Fire Chiefs to work together on a joint vision, share resources and develop standardized operating guidelines. The southern Sacramento and Solano County areas are unique in their needs and risk. Creative solutions will assist both agencies in more quickly and safely mitigating incidents, while being prudent with taxpayer funds. Current arrangements, such as Rio Vista’s ‘water tender’ being deployed from Isleton, will be continued for the foreseeable future. This has proven to be invaluable to the Delta Fire District as well as other Districts in Sacramento County. As both Cities grow, the potential for larger incidents increases. Having the Fire Departments work together to standardize training, operations, and guidelines, will ensure life and property are better protected in the respective jurisdictions. #YourLifeOurMission Isleton Fire Department

At 5:31 am (2/4/21), RVFD Engine 55 responded to a vehicle fire at the Cliff House, Hwy 160 north of Hwy 12. No other property damage or injuries were reported.

RIO VISTA FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES INCREASED STAFFING AND CAPABILTIES: The Rio Vista Fire Department (RVFD) is pleased to announce, that with the support of the Council, City Manager, and the Community, staffing and capability levels will be increased in 2021. Staffing at Station 55 will be increased each day to five (5), allowing for the professional staffing and response of multiple fire apparatus. These increases come as a result of several years of data analysis, a need...s assessment and a risk analysis. Because we are a small agency, we can be flexible with how we approach these increases, and we will ensure our responses are cost-effective and appropriate for incidents; however, having this capability is a milestone for Rio Vista. Initially, our goal is to staff Engine 55 and Truck 55 daily. We will continue to evaluate the model we use to serve the Community and look for improvements including the integration of a light vehicle (or Squad) in the future. This increased staffing reflects a major advancement in the capability we have as a Fire Department to respond to, and mitigate, ‘all-hazard’ incidents. These increases will positively impact public safety and the health and safety of our firefighters. These increases will allow us to provide mutual aid to our County partners, while maintaining station coverage in Rio Vista. As mentioned above, these advancements and increased level of protection are only made possible with the support of the City Council, City Manager, and the Community. We would like to thank everyone for their support! All of us at RVFD look forward to continuing to find innovative and efficient ways to serve you better. #YourLifeOurMission

FIRE INSPECTOR The Rio Vista Fire Department is seeking a Fire Inspector to join our team. This position, will enable the incumbent to gain experience in Fire Prevention and Community Risk Reduction working in a municipal Fire Department. Paid/Sponsored training also offered to assist with career development. ... While the position is designed for career development, all interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Stipend of $125 offered per day Vehicle use while on-duty Uniforms provided (non-sworn) Paid Training (Inspector I) Anticipated schedule: 1-2 days per week (flexible) See flyer for details. For more information or to apply: https://www.riovistacity.com/human-resources/

Did you know, a closed door can save your life Closed doors can limit fire spread and reduce damage to your home. More importantly, it can save your life if your sleeping. Fires are moving faster in modern construction and in homes with modern furnishings. Although California requires all new construction homes to have residential sprinklers, and while we hope everyone has working smoke detectors, we still recommend closing doors when you are sleeping. Here are some t...ips for you to consider: Close doors when sleeping. A closed door will give you more time to react, escape or call 9-1-1 if a smoke detector sounds. Close doors behind you if escaping a fire. Never block doors or windows. Firefighters may need to use doors to control the fire and may need to rescue you through a window. https://closeyourdoor.org//sleeping-with-your-bedroom-door #CloseYourDoor #CloseBeforeYouDoze #YourLifeOurMission

RVFD invites interest for the positions of: FIRE CAPTAIN FIRE ENGINEER (paramedic preferred) Testing is for anticipated future vacancies. ... For more information: https://www.riovistacity.com/employment-opportunities/ https://www.riovistacity.com/benefit-matrixsalary-schedule/

#MeetOurFirefightersMonday This week it is our pleasure to introduce Engineer John O’Leary. Engineer O’Leary’s regular assignment is ‘C-Shift’; however, he also helps with other Department duties and responsibilities. For example, he is the Chair of the Department Apparatus Committee and he oversees our hose and ladder testing. He has 16-years of fire service experience with 4 years of those being here in Rio Vista. He has been a excellent additional to our departmen...t and Community, and has a great can-do attitude. Engineer O’Leary previously served our Country in the Army National Guard and spent 12 months in Afghanistan during 2006. He is married and has two children.

Last night, Engine 55 stopped by the Liberty neighborhood to say hello. There seemed to be enough candy to go around, so they handed out fire helmets and stickers. We even came across this future recruit all dressed in her turnouts and ready to join RVFD! We hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween.

The Rio Vista Fire Department wishes you a happy and safe Halloween. Here are some tips to help you stay safe tonight: Parents should check all candy and treats before enjoying them ... Children should stay with a parent or responsible adult Carry a flashlight Consider wearing light color clothing Use sidewalks and crosswalks Watch for pedestrians, especially small children Rio Vista Police Department

Reminder: clocks fall back 1 hour on Sunday morning as we transition from Daylight Time to Standard Time. It's also a good time to check (or change) the batteries in your smoke detectors = U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT East bound Hwy 12, East of Summerset Rd. Traffic will be impacted and slow in the area. Please drive with caution.

Thank you to the Rio Vista Police Department for their continued support and partnership in Rio Vista! When they have our backs, we can focus on our jobs.

We appreciate the #MutualAid support from all our neighbors.

Video of the Hwy 12 Incident, sent to us by Carisa Devore

SECOND ALARM VEGETATION FIRE RVFD is currently on-scene of a vegetation fire, Hwy 12 & Hwy 160 (Delta Fire District). Multiple fires with a rapid rate of spread initially reported by the first arriving engine. #MutualAid is being provided by Isleton, Montezuma, River Delta, Fairfield, Suisun City and Contra Costa County Fire. ... Chief 5500 is Hwy 12 Command and has ordered a second-alarm plus the Solano County Pre-positioned Strike Team (XSO2350C) with engines from Rio Vista, CMF, Benicia and Vacaville. Updates to follow...

MUTUAL AID VEGETATION FIRE RVFD Engine 55 & Chief 5500 are providing #MutualAid to Suisun City Fire and Suisun Fire District for a ~300 acre vegetation fire. RVFD Engine 355 also responded as part of pre-positioned strike team XSO 2350C. ... Solano County and most of Northern California remain under Red Flag Fire Weather conditions.

#MeetOurFirefightersMonday As we continue our weekly series, we are pleased to introduce the newest member of our team: Firefighter/Paramedic Tony Gianni. Firefighter Gianni joined RVFD earlier this month and is assigned to B-Shift. His position is part of our efforts to increase service to the Community and maintain appropriate resources that are able to respond to our increased call-volume and increased community risk. His addition will allow RVFD to staff two (2) fire ...apparatus per day on B-Shift. Tony has a background in construction, EMS (Emergency Medical Services), and Firefighting. He began his Fire and EMS career in 2010 as an Emergency Medical Technician in Contra Costa County, promoting to Paramedic shortly after. He has also worked as a Firefighter/EMT in Solano County, and Firefighter Paramedic in Napa County. Tony enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and two young boys. Tony is eager to make a difference and be a productive part of our Community. Please join us in welcoming him to the Rio Vista, and if you see him around town, please say hello. #FirefighterParamedic #YourLifeOurMission

RED FLAG FIRE WEATHER WARNING RVFD Engine 355 will join a Solano County pre-positioned strike team in anticipation of a severe red-flag fire weather event in Northern California. Pre-positioned fire resources, made possible by State funding, are intended to increase the capabilities of local areas in the event of a fire. ... From the National Weather Service (10/25/20) Dangerous fire weather conditions will continue through tomorrow as winds continue to increase across the Valley, mountains & foothills. Have an evacuation plan in place & prepare for power outages. Visit readyforwildfire.org for wildfire preparedness information.

DID YOU KNOW With all the growth in the City, we wanted to to give you a glimpse behind the scenes: For both commercial and residential new construction, RVFD staff, in conjunction with our third-party plans reviewers, provide plans review and physical inspections of all new construction. ... This includes redundant reviews of all construction and tests of building systems as it relates to fire safety and the California Fire Code. Our goal is to provide a safe Community for our residents, business owners, employees and visitors! #YourLifeOurMission