Orange County Fire Services Association

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Big John 2 made an appearance at a kids party, and thanks to Mickey Hansen refinishing the axes the rig looked even better.

Firefighters responded to a commercial structure fire in the City of Santa Ana in the early morning hours yesterday. Upon arrival, they found a church building ...not in use with fire through the roof. The incident commander requested a third alarm immediately and subsequently an additional alarm for a total of four. This brought 100 firefighters to the scene to battle the fire and prevent it from spreading to adjacent buildings. It took over two hours to get it under control. The building was assessed at $2.2 million and was a complete loss. There were no reported injuries to firefighters, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Assistance was provided by Anaheim Fire and Rescue and the Orange City Fire Department. Additional footage provided by OC Hawk.

This is an invitation for the 1989 Orange County Fire Services Association/ San Gabriel Valley Firefighters Association Joint installation of officers. May be some names you recognize from the past.

Orange County Fire Services Association Board at The 1989 CSFA Conference in Santa Monica. L to R. Tom Metcalfe, Randy Marsile, Dave Dorn, Pat McQue, Randy Scheerer, Wayne Johnson, Bud Dillion, Rick Riley, Monsignor Sammon, Dave Hubert, Don Smith

Still have some left. Here is the new site to order Yearbooks ocfirebook.com. It’s a lot simpler than the past site.

Merry Christmas from Orange County Fire Services Association

On December 14th OCFSA put on their Annual Shopping With a Firefighter Event at the Westminster Walmart. There were approximately 30 children from the Orangewood Children’s Home that were provided with lunch and Walmart gift cards so they could buy Christmas gifts and essentials. There was no pictures allowed of the children. Thanks to the Orange County Fire Services Association Board, and their Wives, and Girlfriends, OCFA Station 32 Reserves and helpers, The members of the North Pole Fire Department, and the California Fire Museum. It was a special event for the children and everyone that attended to help out.

The Orange County Fire Services Annual Meeting on December 8th at the Santa Ana Elks Lodge.

Tonight, Big John again brought Santa into the Mission Viejo Civic Center for their Annual Tree Lighting. Harvey Boelts was Santa’s chauffeur.

Very sad to learn this.... Bill Ogden longtime CSFA Education Chair passes Bill Ogden who served as the longtime chair of the CSFA Education Committee passed away on Sept. 24. ... In addition to his service to CSFA, Mr. Ogden was a retired Fire Captain, Training Officer, and Deputy Operations Officer for the City of Huntington Beach Fire Department. He was also retired Chief of Fire Training and Director of Fire Technology for Santa Ana College. He developed the program from 380 enrollments to one of the largest fire training programs in the world. Bill Ogden was a Past President of the Orange County Fire Services Association, and as a OCFSA Board Member he developed, promoted and supported the establishment of the Orange County Fire Services Association Over Achievers Award which has been adopted by many fire protection agencies across California and the nation. His Celebration of Life will be held: November 16, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Del Webb’s Sun City Palm Desert Mountain View Clubhouse (Ventana Room), 38180 Del Webb Blvd, Palm Desert, CA 92211.

Updated shots of the Orange County Fire Services Monument at Irvine Regional Park. Almost done!!! Not sure were the badges are.

The Monument made it to Irvine Regional Park. Getting ready for October 15th Memorial.

Today the Orange County Firefighter Monument started its move from its original home at the Orange County Civic Center in Santa Ana to its new home at the Irvine Regional Park. It will be ready for this years Orange County Firefighter Memorial on October 15th at 10am. Special Thanks to Orange County Fire Services Association Board, Orange County Fire Chiefs Association Board. Especially Retired Fountain Valley Chief Tony Coppolino Chief Jim Henery, Chief Randy Black, Chief Dan Stefano, Chief Chris Boyd. And the County of Orange and OC Parks, more info to come.

Yesterday, Big John 2, along with Randy and Linda Marsile, Tom and Patsy Metcalfe attended the Local Heroes event at the Fire House Church in Brea. Thanks to Pastor Fernando Big John got front row parking.