North County Fire Protection District of Monterey County

In observance of #2020NationalFirePreventionWeek North County Fire Protection District wants to share safety tips to keep you from having a cooking fire. Never leave cooking food unattended. Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling or broiling. If you have to leave, even for a short time, turn off the stove. If you are simmering, baking, roasting, or boiling food, check it regularly, remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that yo...u’re cooking. You have to be alert when cooking. You won’t be alert if you are sleepy, have taken medicine or drugs, or consumed alcohol that makes you drowsy. Always keep an oven mitt and pan lid nearby when you’re cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan to smother the flame. Turn off the burner, and leave the pan covered until it is completely cool. Have a kid-free zone of at least 3 feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried. Visit sparky.org for some fun activities to to do with your children.

North Monterey County Youth Census Project and North County Fire Protection District came together to encourage the participation in the 2020 Census. Together we hosted a drive-thru event. This event was to bring awareness on the importance of participating in the 2020 Census, as Castroville was among the top 10 undercounted cities in Monterey County in the 2010 Census. Millions of our children and youth rely on federal support, determined by the U.S. census, to attend afterschool and summer learning programs. The results of the census will be used to determine how more than $675 billion per year of federal spending will be allocated for the next 10 years.

NCFCP Firefighters at the Lake Fire. 2175C is off the line heading back to camp. The entire shift was on foot. Mopped up during the day, plumbed a 6000' hose lay to support a firing op at night then used as holding. Firing successful and completed around 0800. The boys are tired

California wildfires require a team effort and multiple agency response. Images of the Lake Fire where North County Fire Protection District's Engine 5232 is currently on a Strike Team assisting.

North County Fire Protection District's Engine 5232 is currently on a Strike Team Assisting at the Lake Fire North of Los Angeles. Be Safe everyone.

Update on Dolan Road Fire (in Moss Landing): A 5-6 acre grass fire spread from a structure on fire. Multiple vacant outbuildings were burned. North County fire Stopped the fire from spreading into pick n pull with a hundred or so cars.

BREAKING NEWS: Multiple Structure Fire on 516 Dolan Road. North County Fire along with neighboring agencies are responding with 7 Engines.

Face coverings are a simple and effective tool to fight the spread of COVID-19. The County is stepping up it's efforts against the virus and has put in place f...ines for those not following the state's face covering guidelines in unincorporated areas. Find out more about face coverings and when you need to have one at https://www.cdph.ca.gov//Guidance-for-Face-Coverings_06-18 See more

NCFPD received a big thank you today From Hollister Fire Chief MartinDelCampo for the contributions from Truck 5271 & Crew at a Structure fire in Downtown Hollister on Sunday 7/12. NCFD Personnel assisted with fire extinguishment and Investigation, great job! North Monterey County Firefighters

Effective July 13, 2020, ALL counties must close indoor operations in these sectors: Dine-in restaurants Wineries and tasting rooms Movie theaters ... Family entertainment centers (for example: bowling alleys, miniature golf, batting cages and arcades) Zoos and museums Cardrooms Additionally, bars, brewpubs, breweries, and pubs must close all operations both indoor and outdoor statewide. Counties that have remained on the County Monitoring List for 3 consecutive days will be required to shut down the following industries or activities unless they can be modified to operate outside or by pick-up. Fitness centers Worship services Protests Offices for non-essential sectors Personal care services, like nail salons, body waxing and tattoo parlors Hair salons and barbershops Malls More at www.covid19.ca.gov

Help keep our communities safe this Fourth of July. Official Notice: All Fireworks are illegal in all unincorporated Monterey County. Please call 831-755-5111 to report. (911 to report emergencies)

North County Fire Protection District of Monterey County would like to remind you to stay safe this summer by maintaining your home's defensible space. Click the link for more information on CalFire's Defensible Space guidelines https://www.readyforwildfire.org//get-re/defensible-space/ or visit https://www.ncfpd.org/rsgcampaign North Monterey County Firefighters