Vallejo Fire Department

NOAA is reporting that we should expect rain which could be heavy at times this evening. The low will be around 44 degrees and a high-wind warning is in effect.... Gusts could reach highs of 60 mph. Use caution, winds can blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected and travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Sandbags are available to pickup at Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District’s (VFWWD) sandbag station at the West end of Ryder Street - just past the offices located at 450 Ryder Street. The District’s station is open Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The station is open annually from mid-October through mid-April. To find out if the sandbag station is open, or if additional locations are available, please call (707) 644-8949. For a map of the location, and additional information, please visit cityofvallejo.net/news/sandbag_information. For up to date weather information, visit www.weather.gov

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High winds have caused power outages at multiple locations in Vallejo. PG&E has been requested in order to repair areas with downed power lines. Vallejo Fire Department is responding to areas with small fires caused by arcing power lines.

There is a small, isolated PG&E outage affecting residents near Baywood & Rollingwood in East Vallejo. PG&E is on scene working to resolve the matter.

The Bay Area enters another #RedFlag warning on Wednesday, 10/13/2020. Warm weather and dry conditions are once again increasing local fire danger levels. Vallejoans are reminded that every one of us plays a part in keeping our community fire safe! ... -Never leave a BBQ unattended -Dispose of cigarettes and smoking materials in approved containers -Ensure that your vehicle is properly maintained -Ensure that trailer chains do not drag https://www.kron4.com//bay-areas-fire-weather-watch-upgra/

"After over a week of tiring work, five Vallejo Fire Department firefighters returned home after working the Glass Fire, which is 95 percent contained as of Monday at 1 p.m."

Vallejo Engine 327 and five Vallejo Firefighters have safely returned home from the #GlassFire after an 11 day deployment. The team’s assignments varied from structure protection, to tactical firing operations to improve containment lines. To date, the fire has burned 67,420 acres between Napa & Sonoma counties. Containment has reached 66%.

October 4-10 is National Fire Prevention week. Ensure that you and your loved ones have a plan in case there’s a fire or similar emergency in your home. Practice an escape plan, and ensure everyone in your household knows at least two ways out. It’s also important that your family have a plan for where to meet if you do need to evacuate your home. A neighbors yard works as a great meeting point for fires isolated to just your home, but larger scale wildfires may require you... to meet up at a friend’s home in a neighboring town. #FireSafety

Shared from our friends at the Benicia Fire Department It's Fire Prevention Week! This year's theme is Fire Safety in the Kitchen. Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Get tips on cooking safely at www.fpw.org

SMOKE ALERT continues as smoke blankets the valley sky. Both the #GlassFire and #AugustFire are impacting our region. If you see or smell smoke, take the following actions: Stay indoors with doors and windows closed as much as possible Use your air conditioner set to re-circulating indoor air mode... Go outside only if you must, and minimize outdoor activities if you see or smell smoke Contact your doctor if you have symptoms of cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms you believe to be caused by smoke Children, the elderly and people with respiratory or heart conditions should be particularly careful to avoid exposure Those with heart disease should especially limit their smoke exposure due to increased risk of heart attacks If you have asthma, follow your asthma management plan For most recent air quality info, visit airnow.gov See more

The Vallejo Fire Department participated in California’s master mutual aid program, sending firefighters to large campaign wildfires across the state each fire season.

Vallejo and the surrounding region enter another heat wave with #RedFlag conditions. Our residents are reminded to take extra care in preventing fires. -Ensure your vehicle is well maintained... -Ensure trailer chains don’t drag on the ground -Limit mechanical yard work to morning hours -Discard of cigarettes and smoking materials in designated receptacles Outdoor fires are prohibited. *BBQs are permitted so long as they are in an appropriate container.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the North, and East Bay hills for critical fire weather conditions in effect Saturday, September 26, at 9 PM through Monday as strong offshore winds are expected to occur. https://bit.ly/3i5gC5A *Do not use power equipment outdoors near or on dry grass *Do not use metal bladed weed-whacking equipment in dry grass *Do not park your car over dry grass... *Be mindful of pulling trailers or using defective equipment that could spark a fire Shared from our friends at the Fairfield Fire Department.

We are pleased to announce that today, the State of California, Department of Public Health, moved Solano County into the Red Tier (Tier 2) of the COVID-19 fram...ework, allowing for businesses to reopen some additional indoor activities, with modifications. Check out the press release for the full list of modifications: http://www.solanocounty.com/news/displaynews.asp Be sure to follow the Solano Public Health on their Facebook page @SolanoCountyPH and at www.SolanoCounty.com/COVID19 for additional information.

Need to dispose of propane, air, and/or gas tanks/canisters? All propane, air, and gas tanks or canisters are considered hazardous waste, and should NEVER be put in the trash, recycling, or yard waste carts.... To ensure the safety of Recology Vallejo-American Canyon employees, please properly dispose of all types of tanks and canisters, for FREE, at: Household Hazardous Waste Facility 889 Devlin Road American Canyon You may dispose of these items on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, follow Recology Vallejo-American Canyon on Facebook, and visit recology.com. Help us keep our local Recology employees safe by sharing this post with your friends, family, and neighbors. #vallejo #cityofvallejo #recology #firesafe

We take all the precautions to protect our lungs and so should you. Be sure that if you have to be outside, wear the proper mask to protect yourself from the smoke and particulates in the air. The Bay Area is expected to have extremely poor air quality through Tuesday.