Keyes Fire Protection District

We are currently accepting applications for the position of volunteer firefighter. Apply online by going to https://tinyurl.com/ukyav3kf and filling out the application or picking up an application at our station. Application deadline will be Friday, April 16th, 2021.

**HIGH WIND ADVISORY** North and east winds will begin to pick on tomorrow and a Wind Advisory has been issued for the Valley starting at 8 am. Gusts to 40 mph will be possible.

Keyes Fire and Denair Fire Department are currently on scene of a traffic collision, a vehicle into a house with a natural gas leak on Keyes Road between Pioneer and Mountain View. Keyes Road is closed between Pioneer and Mountain View as PG&E crews work to secure the natural gas leak. CHP - Modesto

A High Wind Warning is in effect from Tuesday night to noon Wednesday for the Central Valley. South winds gusts up to 60 mph are possible. Wind this strong could cause downed trees & powerlines.

The strongest storms of the season arrive this week & will bring heavy rain to #NorCal. Heavy Valley rain & multiple feet of snow are forecast for the mountains & foothills Tue-Fri. Please plan ahead, allow for extra travel time, and watch for hazards like possible down trees and large puddles.

Early this morning, Keyes Firefighters were dispatched to a residential structure fire on Faith Home Road. With the assistance of our mutual aid partners, the fire was contained to the attic of the residence. The home received major damage, but all the occupants were able to safely evacuate. Mutual aid was provided by Turlock Rural Fire Department, Denair Fire Department, Hughson Volunteer Firefighters Association, Mountain View Fire Protection District, and Westport Fire Department. CHP - Modesto provide traffic control and Stanislaus Regional Fire Investigation Unit responded to investigate the cause of the fire. We are are honored to serve our community.