South Santa Clara County Firefighters Association

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Thank you to all the volunteers that came out to help with our 30th annual toy drive today. We collected and distributed 1500 gifts today.

Only 3 more days left to donate to our 30th annual, Wake a wish come true, make a child smile, holiday toy drive. Our donation trees are out at over 25 locations through out the county. Visit our website at http://www.ssccfd.org/tree.html to find the location closest to you.

Remember to set your clocks back an hour this morning. While your walking around the house, change the batteries in all of your smoke detectors, and make sure they function with the test button. If they are more than 10yrs old purchase a replacement smoke detector.

The Loma Fire is now 100% contained at 4474 acres. 12 residences were destroyed, and 1 damaged. 16 outbuilding were destroyed. All evacuation orders and road closures issued by the Loma Fire Incident have been lifted.

10/03/16 - 715am update: The Loma fire has burned 4474 acres and is 81% contained. 12 single residences and 16 outbuildings have been destroyed. 1 single residence has been damaged. ... The evacuation order has been lifted for Summit Road from Loma Prieta Road to Highway 152 in Santa Clara County effective: 12:00 PM on Sunday, October 2, 2016 The road closure will re-open for residents only with ID. Loma Prieta Road will remain closed north of Loma Prieta Way. Santa Clara County: The mandatory evacuation orders for the Loma Prieta ridgeline area including all tributary roads along Summit Road east of Soquel San Jose Road to Ormsby Fire Station. This includes Loma Chiquita, Casa Loma, and Loma Prieta Way. UNAUTHORIZED SOLICITATION FOR DONATIONS TO CAL FIRE FIREFIGHTERS IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY CAL FIRE has received information regarding individuals who are soliciting donations throughout the communities affected by the Loma Fire. They are reportedly requesting cash for operations related to base camp at Christmas Hill Park and firefighting efforts associated with the fire. CAL FIRE cannot, is not, and will not accept donations for the Loma Fire Incident. It is against the law for California state agencies to solicit or accept any donation for its own use. Overnight, firefighters were able to reinforce existing fire lines. Extremely drought stressed vegetation conditions still exist, however the potential for torching trees has decreased. Steep and inaccessible terrain challenge firefighting efforts. Stumps and dead wood still have the potential to burn in these remote areas within the fire perimeter. Today, firefighters will continue reinforcing fire lines and mopping up within the fire area. Firefighters will maintain readiness for any new flare-ups or hot spots that could potentially develop. Suppression repair activities will continue, including installation of erosion control measures.

As of 09/30/16, at 545pm the Loma fire has burned 4345 acres and is 50% contained. It has now destroyed 8 residences and 9 outbuildings. 1 residence was damaged. There are currently the following working towards containment:... 1968 Fire personal 179 Engines 61 Fire crews 6 Airtankers 16 Helicopters 32 Dozers 34 Water tenders Conditions: Community Meeting - October 1, 2016 at 10:00 AM Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center - El Toro Room 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Overnight, the fire remained active while firefighters continued to build and reinforce containment lines around the fire perimeter. Accessibility to the fire is hampered by narrow and congested roads. Today’s weather is predicting north to northwest winds increasing this afternoon as a cold front moves through central California. The fire is burning in steep inaccessible terrain covered in dry drought stressed fuels, burning in the Mt Loma Prieta, Mt Chual and Uvas Creek drainages. Please do not bring donations to the CAL FIRE Loma Fire Base Camp. While greatly appreciated, the camp is well supplied and self-sufficient. The Red Cross does not have the facilities to accept food or goods, but can accept monetary donations: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation

As of 09/30/16, at 700am the Loma fire has burned 4313 acres and is 34% contained. It has now destroyed 8 residences and 9 outbuildings. 1 residence was damaged. There are currently the following working towards containment:... 1968 Fire personal 179 Engines 61 Fire crews 6 Airtankers 16 Helicopters 32 Dozers 34 Water tenders Conditions: Overnight, the fire remained active while firefighters continued to build and reinforce containment lines around the fire perimeter. Accessibility to the fire is hampered by narrow and congested roads. Today’s weather is predicting north to northwest winds increasing this afternoon as a cold front moves through central California. The fire is burning in steep inaccessible terrain covered in dry drought stressed fuels, burning in the Mt Loma Prieta, Mt Chual and Uvas Creek drainages. Evacuations: Santa Clara County: Mandatory evacuation orders for the Loma Prieta ridgeline area including all tributary roads along Summit Road from Soquel San Jose Road to Ormsby Fire Station. This includes Uvas Canyon County Park, Loma Chiquita, Casa Loma, and Loma Prieta Way. Portions of Croy Road are under an evacuation warning Santa Cruz County: All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted. Evacuation alerts in Santa Clara County can be received by signing up for AlertSCC, visit: www.sccgov.org/sites/alertscc/Pages/home.aspx. Evacuation Centers: Morgan Hill Presbyterian Church, 16970 De Witt Avenue, Morgan Hill

As of 630am this morning the Loma Fire has burned 3849 acres and is 22% contained. Containment is expected Monday. 1 single residence has been destroyed, 1 damaged. 6 outbuildings have been destroyed. Evacuations:... Santa Clara County: Mandatory evacuation orders for the Loma Prieta ridgeline area including all tributary roads along Summit Road from Soquel San Jose Road to Ormsby Fire Station. This includes Uvas Canyon County Park, Loma Chiquita, Casa Loma, and Loma Prieta Way. Portions of Croy Road are under an evacuation warning. Santa Cruz County: All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted. Evacuation alerts in Santa Clara County can be received by signing up for AlertSCC, visit: www.sccgov.org/sites/alertscc/Pages/home.aspx. Evacuation Centers: Morgan Hill Presbyterian Church, 16970 De Witt Avenue, Morgan Hill

The South Santa Clara County Volunteer Firefighters (Company 70) training this month consisted of training on Wildland Fire Suppression in preparation for Fire Season. The declaration of fire season in California is actually a change in preparedness levels for CAL FIRE. CAL FIRE is year-round fire and emergency response Department. When weather patterns in an area of the state become warm and dry, and vegetation (fuels) are at a low moisture content point, Emergency response ...dispatch levels are typically increased, facilities are staffed 24 hours a day and additional firefighters are hired. CAL FIRE airtankers and air attack planes are deployed from their maintenance location in Sacramento to strategic positions around the state. Restrictions and suspensions of burn permits are also likely to take effect during fire season in areas where extreme fire conditions exist. It is not uncommon for the state to become impacted with an overwhelming need for firefighters in the heat of Fire Season. Volunteers may provide station coverage during drawdown of resources, or may be utilized as additional personnel in the event of a local Wildfire.

Thanks to all of our Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Associates!