United Professional Firefighters of Contra Costa County

As Fire Season Arrives, Reduction of Services Ahead for East Contra Costa Fire Protection District: East Contra Costa Fire Protection District News ReleaseRelease Date: June 10, 2020For Immediate ReleaseBrentwood, CA East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD), the local fire agencyserving Brentwood and Oakley Discovery Bay, Bethel Island, Knightsen, Byron, Marsh Creek,and Morgan Territory announced today, that due to severe under-funding, it has been forced totake new, urgent measures to maintain its extremely limited operations and keep firefighters safe.Starting July 1, ...

Today we remember those who bravely set foot on the beaches of Normandy on Tuesday, June 6th 1944 during World War II. They fought for our liberty and freedom knowing full well they may not return to their loved ones. Let's join together to honor, commemorate, and celebrate all that they stood for! #DDayRemembrance #DDay

Today we as a nation collectively honor and commemorate all of those in the armed forces who have given their life over the years to protect our freedom. Let us join together in remembrance for the fallen and give thanks to the living carrying on their legacy each and every day. #MemorialDay2020

Local 1230 member and Battalion Chief Jake Gonzalez was recently recognized for his 30 years of service in East Contra Costa with ECCFPD. Congratulations Chief!

Happy Thanksgiving!!! Local 1230 is thankful for the opportunity to serve such a great community. Please keep in mind all of the emergency services that will be working today. Be safe and enjoy this holiday season.

"Find something you love to do, and you'll never have to work a day in your life." Wishing you a Safe and Happy Labor Day!

Happy Independence Day! Have fun, enjoy your freedom, and stay safe!

PITTSBURG, Calif. (KTVU) - An arsonist in Pittsburg has been caught on home surveillance video. "The investigator has determined it was an arson fire. We have collected evidence and were on the process of evaluating that evidence now," said Contra Costa Fire Protection District PIO, Steve Hill. The family says the bottle he had in his hand was left at the scene. They're hoping it's the link that will lead to the suspected arsonist. ... - click link to read/watch KTVU story

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is pleased to announce the graduation of Academy #53 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Academy #53 Graduation Ceremony Friday, June 28, 2019 at 5 p.m.... Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Drive Walnut Creek, California Congratulations all and welcome to the Fire District!

(Antioch, CA - KTVU.com) A 10-year-old boy was transported to a hospital by helicopter late Tuesday morning after CPR was administered at a water park in Antioch, according to a county fire spokesman. Emergency crews with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to the Antioch Water Park, listed at 4701 Lone Tree Way, at 11:22 a.m. on report of CPR in progress on a 10-year-old boy, fire spokesman Steve Hill said. - click link below for KTVU article

"And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave." - Joseph Rodman Drake

Earlier this week your local California Professional Firefighters from the 4th district attended California legislation conferences. Pictures shown here are with Assembly Members Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and Jim Frazier. Members from the United Professional Firefighters of Contra Costa County are pictured with members and firefighters from six cities in Solano County, Alameda County Firefighters, and Mike Lopez, CPF Vice President.

The Moraga-Orinda Fire District is pleased to announce an employment opportunity for Firefighter Trainee / Paramedic & Lateral Firefighter / Paramedic Final Filing Deadline: May 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Apply online through the link provided.