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29 new reserve firefighters have joined OCFA! Last month, Reserve Academy 29 celebrated their graduation surrounded by friends and family. Each graduate demonstrated dedication and a commitment to serving their communities. Congratulations to our newest reserve firefighters! 👏
A group of firefighters sit in chairs facing a podium. Behind the podium are OCFA firefighters and staff. The setting is the Orange County Fire Authority Reserve Academy graduation.

ALT A group of firefighters sit in chairs facing a podium. Behind the podium are OCFA firefighters and staff. The setting is the Orange County Fire Authority Reserve Academy graduation.

A group of uniformed individuals stands outdoors with hands raised, taking an oath. The setting is the Orange County Fire Authority Reserve Academy graduation.

ALT A group of uniformed individuals stands outdoors with hands raised, taking an oath. The setting is the Orange County Fire Authority Reserve Academy graduation.

A group of firefighters sit in chairs facing a podium. Behind the podium are OCFA firefighters and staff. The setting is the Orange County Fire Authority Reserve Academy graduation.

ALT A group of firefighters sit in chairs facing a podium. Behind the podium are OCFA firefighters and staff. The setting is the Orange County Fire Authority Reserve Academy graduation.

A group of uniformed individuals sit outdoors listening to a speaker. The setting is the Orange County Fire Authority Reserve Academy graduation.

ALT A group of uniformed individuals sit outdoors listening to a speaker. The setting is the Orange County Fire Authority Reserve Academy graduation.

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Off-duty OCFA fire captain helps save strip mall after vehicle crashes into nail salon This morning, an electric vehicle crashed into a nail salon and immediately caught fire. Off-duty OCFA Fire Captain Chris Chang sprang into action, running into the burning salon to make >>>
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fire dispatch on the radio, they diverted to the nail salon where they were first on scene. The two Engine 12 crew members teamed up with Captain Chang to secure a water supply, deploy multiple hoselines, and knock down the fire before it could spread to the >>>
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rest of the building. Video description (1:01) - Flames and thick black smoke rise from a vehicle that crashed into a nail salon. Engine 12 arrives, and firefighters stretch hoselines and spray water on the fire. The video ends with a view of the charred vehicle and storefront.
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Congratulations to OCFA Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal Felicia Bryant on graduating from the prestigious Executive Fire Officer Program! Now entering its 41st year, the program has graduated fewer than 5,000 fire service professionals worldwide and represents the highest level >>>
OCFA Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal Felicia Bryant smiles in her dress uniform, holding her white chief’s cap while standing outside a large red-brick building with arched windows and a columned entrance.

ALT OCFA Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal Felicia Bryant smiles in her dress uniform, holding her white chief’s cap while standing outside a large red-brick building with arched windows and a columned entrance.

OCFA Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal Felicia Bryant poses with fellow Executive Fire Officer Program graduates in dress uniforms on the steps of a red-brick building with tall stone columns.

ALT OCFA Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal Felicia Bryant poses with fellow Executive Fire Officer Program graduates in dress uniforms on the steps of a red-brick building with tall stone columns.

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of fire service leadership education offered by the federal government. Chief Bryant also served as Class President and delivered graduation remarks, highlighting innovation, collaboration, and preparing leaders for tomorrow’s challenges. >>>>
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Chief Bryant takes pride in advancing our profession and serving our communities!
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OCFA is hiring a Behavioral Health and Wellness Coordinator to join our team. 👈 Do you know someone who would be a good fit? Send them this post. Interested applicants can visit bit.ly/JOINOCFA to apply. #JoinOCFA
A hiring flyer for OCFA with the text onscreen reading "Want to be a Behavioral Health and Wellness Coordinator?" The background photo shows two people talking with one writing on a notepad.

ALT A hiring flyer for OCFA with the text onscreen reading "Want to be a Behavioral Health and Wellness Coordinator?" The background photo shows two people talking with one writing on a notepad.

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Working smoke alarms? We LOVE that. 👏 Daylight saving time ends tomorrow, which means it's time to turn your clocks back AND check your smoke alarms! Use this as a reminder to test your smoke alarms and replace the batteries. Working smoke alarms make a huge difference.
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Yesterday morning, #Academy64 hiked Peters Canyon while carrying wildland firefighting gear, including chainsaws and hose packs. This training helps prepare recruits for the physical demands of wildland firefighting, where crews may need to hike steep and rugged terrain.
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Graduation is getting closer for these recruits! 🚒 Video description: Group of OCFA firefighter recruits walk on a dirt trail in Peters Canyon carrying wildland gear.
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Controlled Burn Underway Cleveland National Forest crews are conducting a controlled burn in Rancho Carrillo today, targeting up to 18 acres. Smoke may be visible from South Orange County and along Ortega Highway.
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Low Angle Rope Rescue This afternoon, firefighters in Laguna Niguel rescued a man who fell and was injured along Aliso Creek Trail. Firefighter paramedics treated the patient while crews secured him in a Stokes basket and used a rope system to bring him up the embankment. >>>
Firefighters carry a patient secured in a Stokes rescue basket across rocky, uneven terrain beside a shallow creek. A yellow rescue rope is attached to the basket.

ALT Firefighters carry a patient secured in a Stokes rescue basket across rocky, uneven terrain beside a shallow creek. A yellow rescue rope is attached to the basket.

Firefighters carry a patient secured in a Stokes rescue basket across rocky, uneven terrain beside a shallow creek. A yellow rescue rope is attached to the basket.

ALT Firefighters carry a patient secured in a Stokes rescue basket across rocky, uneven terrain beside a shallow creek. A yellow rescue rope is attached to the basket.

Firefighters carry a patient secured in a Stokes rescue basket across rocky, uneven terrain beside a shallow creek. A yellow rescue rope is attached to the basket.

ALT Firefighters carry a patient secured in a Stokes rescue basket across rocky, uneven terrain beside a shallow creek. A yellow rescue rope is attached to the basket.

Firefighters carry a patient secured in a Stokes rescue basket across rocky, uneven terrain beside a shallow creek. A yellow rescue rope is attached to the basket.

ALT Firefighters carry a patient secured in a Stokes rescue basket across rocky, uneven terrain beside a shallow creek. A yellow rescue rope is attached to the basket.

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Once safely rescued from the creek, the patient was transported to the hospital in stable condition. The call came in at 12:49 P.M.
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Need sandbags before the rain? 🌧️ Several OCFA fire stations offer both sand AND sandbags, while most OCFA stations have empty sandbags available to the public. Supplies are limited and may vary by location. Find locations and details: ocfa.org/residents/sandbags/
A person uses a shovel to fill a sandbag. A fire engine is visible in the background. The text reads, "Need sandbags? Find an OCFA Station near you! OCFA.org/Sandbags."

ALT A person uses a shovel to fill a sandbag. A fire engine is visible in the background. The text reads, "Need sandbags? Find an OCFA Station near you! OCFA.org/Sandbags."

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Bring your own shovel, check availability before heading out, and don't wait until heavy rain is in the forecast to make a plan.
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It's National First Responders Day! 🚒 During the Norte Fire, we saw the impact of mutual aid as agencies from across California came together to help protect our communities and residents.
Image showing badges of various responding agencies for the Norte Fire with a blue background. Text at the top reads, "Norte Fire Responding Agencies"

ALT Image showing badges of various responding agencies for the Norte Fire with a blue background. Text at the top reads, "Norte Fire Responding Agencies"

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Thank you to the law enforcement agencies, dispatchers, EMTs, firefighters, and all first responders who answered the call and worked together to support our communities. We’re grateful for the teamwork and service of those who show up when it matters most.
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Garage Fire – Two Cats Rescued Last night, OCFA crews responded to a garage fire in Westminster that had extended into the attic of a single-story home. Firefighters quickly knocked down the flames, saving a significant portion of the home. While crews battled the fire, >>>
A smiling firefighter in protective gear and a yellow helmet carries a gray cat away from a smoke-filled home at night, with other firefighters working in the background.

ALT A smiling firefighter in protective gear and a yellow helmet carries a gray cat away from a smoke-filled home at night, with other firefighters working in the background.

Firefighters work near an open garage and on the roof of a single-story home at night. Emergency lights illuminate the house, while hoses cross the wet street in the foreground.

ALT Firefighters work near an open garage and on the roof of a single-story home at night. Emergency lights illuminate the house, while hoses cross the wet street in the foreground.

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they searched the smoke-filled home and found two cats. Firefighters safely brought both cats outside. Fortunately, no one was injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Video 1 description (18 seconds): Nighttime footage shows a structure heavily involved in >>>
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fire, with large flames rising above the roof and thick smoke billowing overhead. Firefighters move through the scene as a yellow hose stretches across the street. Video 2 description (9 seconds): Nighttime footage shows thick smoke rising from a structure as firefighters work.
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