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Kern County Firefighters, IAFF Local 1301

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS

These numbers represent from 1/1/21 to 9/8/21

3502

Fires

28320

Rescue/EMS

42379

Total Calls

162

On Duty Firefighters

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Kern County Firefighters, IAFF Local 1301
2 weeks ago
Kern County Firefighters, IAFF Local 1301

Commercial structure fire with hazardous materials this morning in the City of Delano, California. Great job by your #KernCountyFirefighters mitigating the hazmat release and suppression efforts. Providing for public safety first, we’re proud to serve the City of Delano as your fire department. ... See MoreSee Less

Commercial structure fire with hazardous materials this morning in the City of Delano, California. Great job by your #KernCountyFirefighters mitigating the hazmat release and suppression efforts. Providing for public safety first, we’re proud to serve the City of Delano as your fire department.Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment
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Kern County Firefighters, IAFF Local 1301
3 weeks ago
Kern County Firefighters, IAFF Local 1301

As some residents are preparing to go back to their homes after being evacuated, we want to make sure you have these reminders: ... See MoreSee Less

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Kern County Firefighters, IAFF Local 1301
3 weeks ago
Kern County Firefighters, IAFF Local 1301

When evacuation orders come, please be ready to leave. As the fire moved into Wofford Heights yesterday around 50% of the public ignored the requests to leave. Firefighting efforts were hampered as firefighters had to help rescue those who chose to stay. This is not only dangerous for the public but adds unnecessary risk to our firefighters. Leave early and stay away until it’s safe to return.#FrenchFire AM Update: 20,678 acres burned. 19% containment. Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in effect. Live Virtual Community Meeting tonight at 6pm on U.S. Forest Service - Sequoia National Forest 's Facebook page. kcfd.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/interactivelegend/index.html?appid=cd18207578044581a9a9a1255fc8... ... See MoreSee Less

When evacuation orders come, please be ready to leave. As the fire moved into Wofford Heights yesterday around 50% of the public ignored the requests to leave. Firefighting efforts were hampered as firefighters had to help rescue those who chose to stay. This is not only dangerous for the public but adds unnecessary risk to our firefighters. Leave early and stay away until it’s safe to return.
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don’t be a burden to those trying to help. It only makes their job that much harder.

There should be a law that if you disobey a lawful order to evacuate, first responders will not come back to rescue you after the fact 🤷‍♀️

Question....how does one get updates if they don't have Facebook or a smart phone while living in the mountains??

All you firefighters are our heroes ❤

It's ONLY COMMON SENSE !! Think outside of your pea sized brains ! THOSE THAT HAD ANY INTERACTION WITH ANY AGENCY YESTERDAY FOR ANY REASON, BE IT QUESTIONS OR ASSISTANCE IN LEAVING THE AREA SHOULD FEEL LIKE AN ABSOLUTE ASS ! EMBARASSED AND ASHAMED TO SHOW YOUR FACE ANYWHERE IN THIS COMMUNITY FOR A LONG TIME COMING. TO NEED ASSISTANCE IN LEAVING THE AREA THIS LATE IN THREAT IS AN ABSOLUTE INTOLERABLE ACTION OF DISRESPECT TO THOSE FIREMEN HOW DARE YOU TAKE THEIR LIVES FOR GRANTED.... NEVERMIND THE FACT THAT SOME OF US HAVE HOMES THAT HAVE BEEN ON THE FIRE LINE SINCE DAY ONE... WHEN IT COMES TO ANY PROPERTY OR POSESSION ID GIVE IT ALL UP A TRILLION TIMES OVER FOR ANY FIREFIGHTERS LIFE.

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Kern County Firefighters, IAFF Local 1301
3 weeks ago
Kern County Firefighters, IAFF Local 1301

From the first 911 call on August 18th, #yourkerncountyfirefighters have been on the frontlines of the #frenchfire. Our strike teams have been engaged in structure defense/prep and direct line control. Our hand crews and dozers have been constructing control lines and helicopters 407/408 have been conducting both day and nighttime water dropping missions to protect life and property. We are proud to protect the Kern River Valley communities, it’s residents and the thousands of visitors each year. ... See MoreSee Less

From the first 911 call on August 18th, #yourkerncountyfirefighters have been on the frontlines of the #frenchfire. Our strike teams have been engaged in structure defense/prep and direct line control. Our hand crews and dozers have been constructing control lines and helicopters 407/408 have been conducting both day and nighttime water dropping missions to protect life and property. We are proud to protect the Kern River Valley communities, it’s residents and the thousands of visitors each year.Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment
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We are beyond appreciative for all that you and your teams are doing to help protect our communities and forests. A big thank you from the bottom of our hearts 💗💗💗

Stay safe! My cousin from Sun City AZ FD is also there working on it. Thank you everyone!

Thank you for the tremendous service and dedication to our communities! We cover all of you with prayers daily. God bless you all!

Thank you so much for all you do! We are so proud of each of you. And those nighttime water drops: fearless!!

Thank you to all the fire fighters working so hard to get this fire out! Please stay safe!

This is the first I’ve heard of a Kern County fire! I only hear of the Northern California fires. 🙏🏻 praying the fire fighters get it under control! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Thank you ALL for your service. Your jobs are important to us all. ❤️

Thank you for all you are doing to protect the homes and to conquer this fire! You are definitely HEROS 💙

How many hand crews does the KCFD have this year?

You all are awesome and I thank you for working so hard to save our homes. Never can say thank you enough!

Thank you so much for your tireless hard work! 🙏🙏

I challenge everyone that sees and reads this post to pray for our first responders and firefighters daily. Diligently pray 🙏 for the hand of God to protect them and see them through !!!

You are all HEROES! Thank you for fighting so hard to save our homes! ❤️

Lifting you in prayer for rest and safety!!!

Kern County Firefighters Rule !!! Thank You

Thank you for all your hard work and help. Stay safe.

Thank you KCF! We appreciate you and all your efforts! Stay safe!

Thank you for all you are doing for our community. Stay safe.

Love to all our local heroes♥️ Stay safe

Thank you for hard work and commitment to helping others. Stay safe!

They definitely deserve to be paid more!!!

Thank you ALL 🙏🏻🙏🏻 stay safe!! We appreciate each and every one of you!!

Thank you for doing the job so few of us would do. Your all heroes!!!

Thank you KCF! Stay safe. We are grateful.

Thank you for all your dedication and hard work. You are such an awesome bunch of people. God Bless all of you and keep you safe.

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Kern County Firefighters, IAFF Local 1301
3 weeks ago
Kern County Firefighters, IAFF Local 1301

California Interagency Incident Management Team 12 has developed an interactive application that constantly changes with evacuation updates.

Click the following link to check it out:

experience.arcgis.com/experience/ae9708aeeeec4268a3813ea2be191db4/page/page_0/?draft=true&fbclid=...

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Shift Schedule

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The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members – and IAFF members only – who are struggling with addiction, PTSD other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery. It is a safe haven for members to talk with other members who have faced or overcome similar challenges.

https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com

Annual Fund-raising is Underway

It is time for our annual fund-raising drive.  We will be reaching out to Kern County residents and businesses in the coming weeks to raise money for local, worthy causes. We will also be sponsoring a Business Directory consisting of fire prevention articles, emergency phone numbers and advertisements from local concerned business owners.

Although Local 1301 has been raising money for charities this way for 26 years, there are always reasonable concerns that these solicitations by phone are part of a scam. We want to ensure our members and the public that calls the may receive in the next few weeks are in fact legitimate and have been authorized and approved by the Local 1301 Board of Directors.

We want to thank everyone for supporting us this year. If you would like to donate, please click the link below to donate via PayPal.

501(c)(5)  #95-2480612

501(c)(3)  #95-3489994




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Earlier today our law enforcement partners stood bold in the face of danger and in a senseless act of violence, a Deputy Sheriff was tragically killed. Another Deputy is currently being treated at a local hospital. We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters of the Kern County Sheriffs Office and Kern Law Enforcement Association. Our thoughts and prayers are with the deputies families, friends, and loved ones.
Your #KernCountyFirefighters would like to wish you a Happy Independence Day! As you celebrate this 4th of July, please remember that if you choose to light fireworks, make sure you are doing it in a safe and legal way.
Congratulations to our new Fire Chief Aaron Duncan. On behalf of the 1301 board we look forward to working with you on important issues that are ever present throughout our department. We must forge a strong labor/management leadership role so together we may lead this great department into the future. David Nelson, President Kern County Firefighters 📷:Kern County Fire
Let us introduce you to an amazing young woman Hayliee. Hayliee reached out to us to replace our barbeque as part of her Silver Award Project for Girl Scouts. She was moved upon hearing the theft, as she has many memories from her childhood around this barbecue and the positive impacts on our community. Many may not know that the Silver Award is the second-highest award she can earn as a Girl Scout Cadette. To be successful, she must identify an area that her project can have a lasting impact, set goals, and develop a plan to make her project successful. She must also demonstrate leadership through the entire project, from development and fundraising to project completion. It has been a wonderful experience working with Hayliee on this project and we are thankful for the partnership and her desire to make a difference. Anyone willing to assist Hayliee in reaching her fundraising goals can do so by submitting donations in person at our office, payable to Kern County Firefighters Muster 7900 Downing Ave Suite D or via PayPal by visiting www.kerncountyfirefighters.org
Our thoughts and prayers are with the men and women of the @lacountyfd and our brothers and sisters of @iafflocal1014
Today we honor all those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting our freedom and democracy. For us, it is a reminder to never forget and continue to honor our fallen service members. “Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.”- Mark Twain Please have a safe Memorial Day. Your #KernCountyFirefighters are on duty and ready to answer the call.
When grilling this weekend remember to follow these easy safety tips: •Be sure to always have an adult supervising kids when the grill is on. •Remove all flammable items that are near the grill. •Be sure to keep fire safety tools around like fire extinguishers.
Today is International Firefighter Appreciation Day and we would like to say thank you to the 500 members that make up #YourKernCountyFirefighters. The last few days have been ever busy with two fires that burned almost 4,000 acres and a close call in the City of Delano, where a firefighter was hit by a moving vehicle. We are proud of each and everyone of you and your sacrifices do not go unnoticed. On behalf of your 1301 Board, Thank You! County of Kern, California Kern County Fire Department
Have a safe and Happy Easter!
Our thoughts and prayers are with Engineer Kyle Rutherford’s family, friends, and our brothers and sisters of @sac_metro_ff_association.
We wish everyone a happy St. Patrick’s Day! For everyone that is off duty or get the night off, please be safe and never drink and drive.
For smoke alarms with non-replaceable 10 year batteries check your smoke alarms when you change your clocks for Daylight Saving Time​. Press and hold – you should hear a loud beep if it is good. For smoke alarms with replaceable batteries change the batteries when you change your clock. #IAFF #IAFFSafetyTips
Two-thirds of home fire deaths result from broken smoke alarms. Check your smoke alarms when you change the clock this Sunday March 14th. #IAFF #IAFFSafetyTips
Before placing a child in the bath or getting in the bath yourself, test the water by moving your hand, wrist and forearm through the water. The water should feel warm, not hot, to the touch. #IAFFsafetytips
Have a “kid-free zone” of at least 3 feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried. #IAFFsafetytips
Have a safe Super Bowl Sunday! #iaffsafetytips
Your #KernCountyFirefighters work in dangerous environments everyday. We know the risks and train often to protect ourselves and the people we serve. Unfortunately in #Lamont, fire fighters encountered a situation we don’t normally deal with. Early Tuesday morning as station 51’s crew were on a call providing medical attention to an elderly female, engine 51 was struck by a bullet which shattered the driver side window. Luckily no one was in the engine at the time of the shooting and no one was injured. The incident is under investigation and the suspect is still at large.
Physical fitness is paramount as our job is both physically and mentally challenging. On this #StayFitSaturday we honor Captain David Rosa of @longbeachfire engine 10. Captain Rosa was shot and killed while battling a structure fire June 25th 2018. Give it a try and honor his memory. @longbeachfirefighters
There is a common misconception that because the fire is out, you are out of danger. Off-gassing of hazardous compounds and known carcinogens continues to occur even after the production of visible smoke has stopped. #FightFFCancer #FFCancerMonth
🚨Public Safety Alert🚨 Today we are experiencing yet another reduction to public safety services. One of the only two Kern County Fire Department advanced life support fire stations, station 25 in #Buttonwillow, will not have a firefighter/paramedic on duty this shift as the writing on the side of the fire engine would lead you to believe. Over the last few months and possibly unbeknownst to the residents of County of Kern, California, fully staffing fire stations has become increasingly difficult. Fire stations have been left without adequate staffing or contracted services unfulfilled putting residents and firefighters at an increased risk during the unprecedented pandemic and heightened calls for service. Your #KernCountyFirefighters always strive to provide the best service possible to the public. As KCFD continues to be #underfunded it is impeding our ability to provide the service citizens deserve. KCFD has not internally trained a firefighter/paramedic since 2010 and has received very little interest in the open lateral firefighter/paramedic positions. Retention of our high quality firefighters continues to be a major problem. The department is unable to hire enough firefighters to keep up with the mass exodus to other career opportunities causing us to be #understaffed.
Kern County Fire Department is hiring for an upcoming academy. Apply today as this application period closes on January 29th. The above picture is exactly how it’s listed on governmentjobs.com, paramedics are encouraged to apply but is not required. Good luck everyone! @rio_hondo_fire_academy @oxnardcollegefireacademy @mt.sac_fire_academy @verdugofireacademy @scrfa @chcfireacademy @theelcaminofireacademy @hancockpstcfire @palomarcollege @shastacollege @sacfiretech @bakersfieldcollege
Welcome to Week 3 of Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month! This week we will kick your knowledge into action. We know that cancer is a big issue facing the fire service, but you can prevent or limit your exposure to carcinogens. In Week 3 we address the best practices that should be followed on the fire ground, at the station and in your personal lives. They include preliminary exposure reduction, on-scene gross decontamination, clean cab concept and modifiable risk factors. #FightFFCancer #FFCancerMonth
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?” -Martin Luther King Jr. #yourkerncountyfirefighters serving @yourkerncounty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, make an opportunity to be of service to others.
Your #KernCountyFirefighters are pleased to announce a well deserved retirement. After 33 years Engineer Felix Lesaca has retired from the Kern County Fire Department. Please join us in congratulating him. Felix promoted to the rank of engineer in March of 2000 and for over 15 years he proudly served the city of #Maricopa.
We invite you to join us for Week 2 of Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month as we explore scientific research that identifies the link between occupational exposures and cancer rates among firefighters. Additionally, we will look at research on screening for cancer and exposure routes. https://www.iaff.org/wp-content/uploads/FFCancer_Exposure.pdf #FFCancerMonth #FightFFCancer
On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the men and women of law enforcement for their tireless dedication to keeping us all safe.
Even though personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for firefighting activities, PPE does not completely eliminate the risk of exposure. Exposures can occur in all stages of firefighting, including knockdown and overhaul, and back at the station through contaminated PPE or equipment that may be off-gassing or through diesel exhaust. #FightFFCancer #FirefighterCancerMonth https://www.iaff.org/wp-content/uploads/FFCancer_CarcinogenicExposures.pdf
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