Monrovia Fire Rescue

We are now taking applications for Fire Cadet. This is a hands on training program designed to provide a bridge between a fire academy and a full time firefighter position. You can see a discription of the position and apply online by clicking the following link https://www.governmentjobs.com//m/jobs/3047574/fire-cadet

A strong and slow moving storm will bring periods of moderate to heavy rain to the LA County area today and continue through Friday, January 29 Monrovia Fire Rescue has staffed an extra engine that will be actively patrolling the area. An additional engine from Arcadia Fire Department will also patrol and assess the areas of concern throughout the rain event. For more info, please click on the link: https://bit.ly/2YrC0KE

Starting this morning, Monrovia firefighters partnered with area departments and LA County to start distribution of the COVID19 vaccine. Monrovia firefighters working along side other local departments will work to get all San Gabriel valley firefighters vaccined this week.

Weather forecasts are calling for a rain event throughout the Los Angeles County area to begin in the late evening and overnight hours on Sunday, December 27, a...nd continuing through Monday, December 28. As this is the first significant rainfall of the season with rainfall totaling up to 3/4 inch, City staff, and the Los Angeles County Public Works, have been monitoring the forecast in anticipation of mud and debris flow in the burn area from the recent Bobcat Fire. In preparation for the rain, the LA County Department of Public Works has issued a Phase I Mud and Debris Forecast for the neighborhoods of Ridgeside Drive and Oakglade Drive in Monrovia. A Phase I forecast indicates the possibility of minor to moderate flooding and mudflow/sediment deposition on these streets and below burned hillsides. If you reside in these areas, please travel with caution. Those who do not live in the neighborhoods of Ridgeside Drive and Oakglade Drive are asked to avoid the area. In the event that there are mud and debris flow, both the LA County Department of Public Works and City of Monrovia Public Works will mobilize resources to respond to any mud and debris flow activities. For additional information on the post-Bobcat Fire mitigation efforts, please visit cityofmonrovia.org/BobcatFire.

Since we cannot gather for the Annual Holiday Parade in Old Town Monrovia, we are expanding Santa Tours to bring the Parade to you! Be sure to check the sched...ule below and prepare your chairs, blankets, holiday sweets and your hot cocoa! Due to COVID-19, we are unable to invite families to ride on Santa’s Sleigh.

Today our three newest firefighters finished their orientation academy. All three new firefighters were previously in our auxiliary firefighter program where they were able to keep up with the skills they learned in the basic fire academy. Congratulations on the start of your new careers and we look forward to having you as part of the team!

Monrovia firefighters have spent the week in northern California at the #glassfire. Firefighters spent time protecting and putting out hot spots at vineyards and homes though out the wine country.

When the Bobcat Fire entered Monrovia Canyon Park, firefighters used a defensive approach to protect buildings and structures, including the Nature Center, Rang...er Station, cabins and restrooms. The fire suppression tactics, which included controlled burns, burned a significant amount of brush in the park but all buildings remain standing with only smoke damage. Some portions of the park remain with plentiful greenery and shrubs, while others are left burned to a crisp. Due to the damage, popular hiking trails are no longer accessible and debris from high above is already rolling down the hills and landing on park trails. In some cases, staff is already noticing trees falling over since the fire. In total, about 278 acres of Monrovia Canyon Park is damaged while much more land area is damaged above the park, but still within the watershed area. With the need for ongoing damage assessments, insurance reviews and repairs, we anticipate the park will be closed for at least six months and possibly longer. During this time, to secure Monrovia Canyon Park, a fence has been installed and a chain lock has been set to secure the gate. Additionally, signs are posted as the area remains very dangerous. The community will be relieved to know that the Hillside Wilderness Preserve suffered minimal burns and will be open to the public much sooner. Staff is installing replacement signage and fencing, where appropriate, but please know that popular trails within the Hillside Wilderness Preserve, including Lower Clamshell Trail, will soon be reopened. Take a look at the Lower Clamshell Trail below. Read the full update at cityofmonrovia.org/bobcatfire.

As we move forward into the recovery phase, city staff will coordinate with various agencies to restore the foothills, including the Burned Area Emergency Respo...nse Team (BAER). The BAER team is made up of specialists in hydrology, soil science, archeology, wildlife biology, forestry and plant biology. These team members will focus on the potential for accelerated erosion and runoff resulting from vegetation loss, as well as, identifying fire-weakened hazard trees. Throughout this period, Monrovia Canyon Park and the Hillside Wilderness Preserve will remain closed indefinitely. Additionally, over the weekend, Monrovia residents may have heard helicopters in the area. These helicopters are utilizing the helipad, located near the Sawpit Dam, since it is the closest in proximity to their drop-off destinations for the south end of the fire. As fire crews continue to work to secure the line between Mt. Wilson and Highway 2, residents will see and hear helicopters. View the full update: www.cityofmonrovia.org/BobcatFire

Evacuation warning for Monrovia has been lifted! Please read the City Managers message As of 8 a.m. this morning, the Bobcat Fire has burned approximately 91,017 acres and is 15% contained. There are 1,663 personnel assigned to the fire, including 215 engines, 29 handcrews, 6 helicopters, 16 dozers and 8 water tenders. Bobcat Fire General Overview Yesterday, the fire made significant wind-driven runs that impacted the communities of Juniper Hills, Valyermo, and Big Rock Spri...ngs. Several Evacuation Orders and Warnings were issued, which are listed on the Bobcat page of the Incident Information System. Crews will be focusing on securing the fire’s perimeter in the north to stop additional spread, especially to the communities in the northeast and northwest. Crews in the west will continue to protect Mt. Wilson and Chilao. Due to forecasted gusty winds and the potential for additional Evacuation Orders and Warnings, we encourage everyone to sign up for alerts on Nixle or Alert LA County Bobcat Fire Monrovia Overview As of 4 p.m. today, Evacuation Warnings have been lifted in the cities of Monrovia, Bradbury, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, and Duarte. Incident Command and the representatives from each community believe that the Bobcat Fire is no longer a potential threat to life and / or property in these Foothill communities. Please note that the lifting of an Evacuation Warning does not mean the fire is 100% contained. There will still be smoke coming from the hillside and the air quality will continue to range between moderate and unhealthy for the next few days. In addition to the lifted Evacuation Warning, the City of Monrovia will be withdrawing from Unified Command, but will continue to assist and support in any way possible. Monrovia Fire & Rescue will be patrolling the next couple of weeks to mop up and secure the area and will be keeping an eye on the hillside. Canyon Park and Hillside Wilderness Preserve (HWP) is closed indefinitely. The City will be coming up with a plan to share with our community the current condition of Canyon Park as well as it’s restoration journey. With the Evacuation Warning lifted and Monrovia withdrawing from Incident Command, this will be the only update this weekend. If you have any questions, please call and leave a voicemail at the Community Center at (626) 256-8246. Staff will respond to all inquiries the next business day. See more

Tonight’s City Manager Bobcat Fire Update. Please Visit www.cityofmonrovia/BobcatFire for further daily updates

Per Cal Tech there was a 4.6 earthquake located 3k south west of South El Monte. Even though we have multiple crews on the Bobcat Fire, we are still fully staffed in Monrovia and ready to respond to any emergency.

We were happy to wake up this morning to a large decrease in smoke! Here is this mornings City Managers update September 18, 2020 Hello Monrovians, As of 8 a.m. this morning, the Bobcat Fire has burned approximately 60, 557 acres and is 15% contained. There are 1,300 personnel assigned to the fire, including 140 engines, 22 handcrews, 5 helicopters, 8 dozers and 4 water tenders. ...Continue reading

We give our deepest condolences to our brothers and sisters at the US Forest Service as they mourn the loss of one of their firefighters. Over the last two weeks we have worked extensively with the US Forest Service. Their firefighters have been a large part of protecting Monrovia during the Bobcat Fire.

Tonights City Managers update Hello Monrovians, The Bobcat Fire has burned approximately 55,617 acres and is 9% contained. ... As of tonight, there remains hot spots in the foothills above Monrovia. Mop-up activities will continue in Monrovia Canyon Park, specifically near Camp Trask. Residents will continue to see multiple fire engines in the neighborhood monitoring the conditions. In order to decrease traffic to clear the roads for these engines, the Monrovia Police Department, along with the Public Works Department, will continue to set up barricades to ensure that only residents are driving through the area above Foothill Boulevard. Due to the ongoing fire operations in area, coupled with the heavy smoke, Monrovia remains under an Evacuation Warning. Residents are encouraged to remain informed and alert in the event that conditions do change, when under an Evacuation Warning The Information and Cooling Center is now closed, and those calling into the Community Center are asked to leave a voicemail. Staff will respond to all inquiries the following day. For those who are seeking additional information, we encourage you to visit the City’s website. If you have an emergency, please call 911. Lastly, we apologize to those who tuned in for the community meeting for the poor audio and technical difficulties. A recording of tonight's community meeting will be posted as soon as it's available. Sincerely, Dylan Stay Informed on the Bobcat Fire Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Monrovia City Hall 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, California, 91016 You’re receiving this email because you signed up to our City Manager's Update. Unsubscribe

The Link to tonights meeting will be posted as soon as available. We apologize for the poor audio and technical difficulties.

9/17/20 Community Meeting

Tonight’s Bobcat Fire virtual meeting will be streamed multiple ways to ensure you can view it. Watch it live on the Monrovia City Facebook page. We will also share it on our page.