Oakland Fire Department

Today, we have contractors out in the hills near Oakland Zoo doing grading operations and other maintenance on fire trails. Properly maintained fire trails help ensure crews and apparatus can safely access and prevent rapid wildfire spread in the high fire hazard zones.

The successful law enforcement operation that led to the seizure of illegal fireworks is a great reflection of the regional commitment there is to addressing an issue that challenges both police and fire departments and threatens lives, property, and the environment. The Oakland Fire Department is working collaboratively with OPD to promote community safety and mitigate the use and impact of illegal fireworks as we head into the July 4th holiday, including the collection and... disposal of unused fireworks. Between Memorial Day and Fourth of July, we encourage all Oaklanders to think of the health and safety of themselves, their families, neighbors and animals before they participate in any firework activity. If you know someone or see someone who is in possession, selling, and/or lighting fireworks, please call the Fireworks Tip Line at 510-777-8814. You may remain anonymous when providing information. Those caught with fireworks, even the Safe & Sane brand, will be fined up to $1,000. Possession of large quantities of fireworks carry penalties of $5,000 to $10,000 as well as imprisonment.

We are committed to supporting visibility, dignity, and equality for #LGBTQ people in our department and through out our diverse community of Oakland. We still have work to do, but thank you to all the trailblazers who helped build and shape this department into an inclusive place that we can all be proud of. Happy #PrideMonth2021!

Overnight (230AM) OFD responded to a 2-Alarm residential structure fire in the 3200 block of Morcom Ave. Crews contained the majority of the fire damage to the top floor and the exterior balcony while successfully mitigating exposures to neighboring properties. Fire attack was led by Engine 23 with Engine 17 as backup and along with the additional crews on scene brought the fire under control within 30 mins at approximately 3AM. 1st Alarm: E17,E18,E23,T6, FI1, B4 2nd Alarm: ...E29,E13,E25,T7, A1, B3. 7 individuals were displaced (7 children and 2 adults). Red Cross was notified and connected with the occupants.

The building known for its iconic Sunshine Biscuits sign was once home to a large commercial bakery before closing in 1995. Today’s coordinated effort by approx 40 firefighters at this 2 Alarm incident in East Oakland spared the building and current tenants from millions of dollars in damage and losses. 1st Alarm: E29, E23, E27, e18, T7. T6, FI1 B3 and B4 2nd Alarm: E26, E13, E17 and A1... DSO also responded along with a standby FALCK unit. See more

Today is a great day to send a special THANK YOU to all the people around the country counting votes in support of our democracy, and all the health care professionals nationwide providing COVID19 testing in support of our health. We appreciate each and every one of you.

After a month of dynamic and informative virtual events, we finished out Fire Prevention Month in the best way we know how, with visits to our Junior OFD friends and children at Madison Park Academy, Martin Luther King Elementary, Saint Vincent Day Home, and Boo at the Zoo! Special thanks to Karen Cox and the Fire Prevention Bureau staff for all their work coordinating these safe community engagement events.

We continue to seek new strategies to improve how we work together inside the department, and evaluate how those strategies can be implemented to enhance our quality of service for the Oakland community. Prepare Effectively. Respond Professionally. Impact Positively.

The fire in the 6200 block of Crown Ave was listed as UNDER CONTROL as of 1127 AM. Eight people were displaced. An aggressive fire attack by over 30 OFD firefighters responding confined this incident to two structures and nearby vegetation. This fire is still under investigation. A preliminary assessment from the scene today pointed to a potentially overloaded generator, however #OFD Fire Investigator does not want to rule out that the age of the generator may have been a contributing factor. Investigation ongoing. More updates to follow.

The wind event that was forecast for the region came to fruition last night, as Oakland and other parts of the East Bay experienced consistent high winds with gusts exceeding 50 mph in the higher elevations. The National Weather Service (NWS) has concluded the High Wind Watch, however, it has extended the Red Flag Warning for the East Bay hills until Tuesday, October 27 at 5PM due to the hazardous weather conditions in the forecast. Latest PSPS Information: PG&E announced t...oday that they have extended the duration of the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that started Sunday night, October 25. According to PG&E, 11,339 customers in Oakland are currently impacted by the PSPS a smaller impact than initially projected late last week. 573 of the impacted are medical baseline customers. The projected start of the re-energization is now slated for Tuesday, October 27 at 12PM. For the latest information and an estimated re-energization schedule, PG&E customers should visit PSPS page on the PG&E website and type in an address: https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/updates/. Please note that this information may change as the PSPS event unfolds.

This is an advisory message from Alameda County. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning (RFW) for the East Bay hills and interior valleys. The RFW is valid 11:00 AM Sunday thru 5:00 AM Tuesday. Additionally, PG&E has issued a Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)warning due to the forecast gusty winds and dry conditions, combined with a heightened fire risk, and potential equipment damages. PG&E announced that widespread portions of Alameda County will be im...pacted by these power shutoffs, projected to begin Sunday around 8:00 PM. The weather event is anticipated to last into Monday morning, and PG&E hopes to complete the process of power restoration by 10:00 PM Monday. To determine if your address falls within the projected power shutoff area go to https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/updates/ for more information. Alameda County residents in the affected areas who have access and functional needs should consider relocating to the homes of friends, family, or to hotels before high winds are forecasted to begin at 8:00 PM Sunday. For information regarding Community Resource Centers hosted by PG&E, please go to: https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/updates/psps-events/

Great effort by all personnel involved. The 3 Alarm fire’s proximity to a gas station and nearly a dozen residential structures along Quigley Lane above I-580 could have devastated the community and grown more rapidly had OFD crews not prevented the spread so quickly. Details: The initial dispatch call came in at 450PM. It reached a 3rd Alarm at approximately 530PM which raised the total number of firefighters on scene to over 50, including command staff. The biggest concer...n was making sure that the embers from the vegetation above I-580 did not reach the backs of the homes on Quigley Lane. The crews were able to prevent that by going into an aggressive fire attack creating a firm line between the freeway and the homes. OFD appreciated the support from Hayward Fire, Fremont Fire, and ALCO Fire who were pre-positioned in the area due to the Res Flag conditions. Also, Oakland Police and CHP played an important role leading traffic control along a busy 35th Avenue corridor. The cause of this incident was related to an encampment that was behind a fence above the west bound side of the freeway.

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Fire weather is back once again. According to the US National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey California it is looking like it will be here through the weekend, w/ the highest winds likely to materialize over the weekend. Triangular flag on post A Red Flag Warning will be in effect for the East Bay Hills starting WED 10PM- FRI 8AM.

As we stay on high alert for wildfires, the swift and effective response by multiple crews last night for two structure fires in East Oakland demonstrates our readiness to respond to all manner of incidents, at a moment’s notice, to protect life and limit exposure.https://www.eastbaytimes.com//no-one-hurt-in-separate-ea/

On Friday, 14 dedicated members of the Oakland Fire Department were promoted to the rank of Engineer. The department would like to acknowledge these individuals, their family and friends, and the OFD personnel who provided guidance and valuable instruction during the Engineer of Fire promotional process.