West Sacramento Fire Department

Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fire deaths. With a few simple precautions you can prevent most heating fires from happening. In this video, the NFPA's favorite guy teaches us some important safety lessons about home heating. https://youtu.be/5BqR4WNd3lA #NFPA #westsacfire

As you head out to pick that special tree, be mindful of these tips to keep your family safer from fire during this holiday season. #westsacfire #NFPA

On Tuesday, November 3, West Sacramento Fire Department responded to a fire in a mobile home park in the 700 block of Glide Avenue. Upon arrival, crews found a fully involved trailer and were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Crews were able to contain the fire to one trailer and no adjacent units were affected. There were no reported injuries and the cause is under investigation. Red Cross provided assistance to the displaced residents.

For those looking for information regarding canned food donations, please visit the West Sacramento Firefighters Association Facebook page.

We're planning our Halloween day. Have you? Remember to RSVP for Safe Trick or Treat Street on Halloween! RSVP/Register https://westsacfun.activityreg.com/selec...tactivity_t2.wcs under "Special Events" Find more event details on our City Calendar page https://rb.gy/n6a6l

The West Sacramento Fire Department and the Firefighters Association fully recognize and acknowledge that the decision to cancel the annual Santa Firetruck Canned Food Drive this year is very disappointing news; the Santa food drive marks a fun, festive, and unique opportunity for both celebration and generous giving within our community, and it has occurred uninterrupted for decades. Our firefighters, several of whom have fond memories of this event from their own childhoods... in West Sacramento, have consistently and eagerly volunteered their own time to coordinate and staff this event since its inception. We share in the feelings of frustration and sadness that have been posted to various social media outlets; this tradition is one that is truly cherished by all of us. Please know that the decision to cancel this event this year was not taken lightly. In the face of the dramatically escalating coronavirus pandemic, we felt that our tradition, despite how special it is to all of us, could not take precedence over preserving the health and safety of the public which we are sworn to protect. West Sacramento alone has seen an almost five-fold increase in coronavirus cases since October. For us to hold this event in light of this dramatic uptick would be both irresponsible and possibly dangerous to our community as well as our firefighters. Please know that while we are keenly aware of and share in the anguish which this difficult decision causes our community, we look forward to a healthier 2021 when it can resume.

The WSFD has transitioned its entire fleet of apparatus from operating on conventional, petroleum diesel to Renewable Diesel. Renewable Diesel is a low-carbon fuel produced from 100 percent renewable and sustainable raw materials such as natural fats, vegetable oils, and greases. Renewable diesel cuts greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80 percent and significantly reduces emissions, all while enhancing fleet performance. The switch to Renewable Diesel will assist with reducing the carbon emissions and petroleum use and improve air quality without sacrificing power or performance. WSFD is the only fire department in the region to have made this switch to its entire fleet.

The holidays are upon us. Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires. With the COVID-19 pandemic, more people will be staying home this Thanksgiving. Here are some safety tips to keep yourself and your family safer from fire. Make sure smoke alarms are working. Stay in the home while cooking your turkey. Check on it frequently. Stay in the kitchen while cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food.... The NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) discourages the use of outdoor gas-fueled turkey fryers. If you still choose to deep fry a turkey, make sure it is completely thawed. #NFPA #westsacfire https://youtu.be/kjUynq0HXdQ

Top Halloween Fire Safety Tips: * Use a battery-operated candle or glow stick in jack-o-lanterns. * When choosing costumes, stay away from long trailing fabric.... * Teach children to stay away from open flames, including jack-o-lanterns with candles in them. * Dried flowers, cornstalks, and crepe paper catch fire easily. Keep all decorations away from open flames and other heat sources like light bulbs and heaters. * Remember to keep exits clear of decorations so nothing blocks escape routes. Make sure all smoke alarms are working. #westsacfire #FireSafetyTips #nfpa #halloweenfiresafety

On Sunday, November 8, West Sacramento Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire at 32000 Jefferson Blvd in Clarksburg. The fire extended several acres on the east side of the levee and close to city limits. Strong winds and dry conditions caused the fire to expand to over 30 acres. Meanwhile, Sacramento Fire Department came to West Sacramento to respond to subsequent, unrelated 9-1-1 emergency calls in West Sacramento until WSFD crews became available. There were no reported injuries and no structures were damaged as a result of the fire.

On Thursday, October 15, WSFD crews responded to multiple reports of smoke coming from the roof of a commercial business in the area of Seaport Blvd and Enterprise Blvd. Upon arrival, the fire was quickly upgraded to a 2-alarm commercial structure fire and the location was updated to a warehouse in the 4000 block of Seaport Blvd. Mutual aid units from Sacramento, Davis, UC Davis and Woodland Fire Departments responded to assist. Crews made forcible entry and initiated an aggressive interior fire attack while simultaneously searching for trapped occupants. The crews extinguished the fire throughout the warehouse including the attic, storage rack area and the mezzanine and no victims were located. The cause is under investigation and there were no reported injuries.

The West Sacramento Fire Department is proud to announce that Firefighter Jen Almaguer was recently promoted to the rank of Engineer. As of Saturday, October 10, she was assigned as the Engineer at Station 41. Congratulations on her promotion and continued dedication to the department and community.

On Saturday, October 3, WSFD Battalion Chief Pfeifer returned to West Sacramento from an almost month long deployment at the August Complex Fire. BC Pfeifer was special requested to the incident as an Incident Safety Officer Trainee by Cal Fire. On Sunday, October 4, the four previously deployed WSFD firefighters at the Glass Fire Incident were demobilized and a new WSFD fire crew of four replacement firefighters deployed. Firefighters continue with suppression efforts as the fire is currently 58 percent contained and has burned over 67,000 acres. It is unknown when the deployed crew will return home.

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The West Sacramento Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. According to NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the United States. Almost half (44%) of reported home fires started in the kitchen. Two-thirds (66%) of home cooking fires start with the ignition of food or other cooking materials. #firepreventionweek #wsfd #westsacfire

On September 24, WSFD was dispatched as an automatic aid to assist the Sacramento Fire Department with a 3-alarm commercial structure fire. The fire was at a large metal recycling center located north of downtown. WSFD crews also responded to subsequent 9-1-1 calls for unrelated emergencies in Sacramento while Sacramento Fire Department extinguished the fire. Meanwhile, Davis Fire Department came to West Sacramento to respond to 9-1-1 emergency calls in West Sacramento until WSFD crews returned from Sacramento.

We are proud to announce two recent promotions at the West Sacramento Fire Department. Captain Mark Hull was promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief. He will be assigned as the Administrative Battalion Chief. Engineer Andy Moore was promoted to the rank of Captain and will be assigned as an Administrative Captain. Congratulations on their promotions and continued dedication to the department and community.

On September 14, WSFD responded to the 3000 block of Channel Drive for an odor investigation of bleach inside of a large commercial warehouse. Prior to their arrival, the building was evacuated of all personnel. During further investigation, it was determined that the bleach smell was actually ammonia. The strong odor was caused by an unknown amount of ammonia released into the building after the failure of their newly installed ammonia refiguration system. WSFD worked an extended operation with the property owner representatives and the refrigeration contractors to isolate the leak and evacuate the remaining vapor. No one was injured due to the release and the incident was reported to the State Warning Center.

On September 15, Sacramento USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) Task Force 7 was deployed to the North Complex Fire/Berry Creek incident in Butte County. Captain McGregor and Battalion Chief Calista were deployed to join a coordinated search with law agencies to look for those who were reported missing due to the fire. Captain McGregor has returned home safely and Battalion Chief Calista is still deployed. At this time, it is unknown when he will return home from his deployment.