These numbers represent from 1/1/21 to 9/8/21
3502
Fires
28320
Rescue/EMS
42379
Total Calls
162
On Duty Firefighters
Great job rolling up that hose, it’s something so simple as rolling a hose that could change a kids life forever. Thank you to all the firefighters out there we appreciate what you do.
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.
As some residents are preparing to go back to their homes after being evacuated, we want to make sure you have these reminders:
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...
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.
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.
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.
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