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Proudly serving Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, western Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties.
Morgan Hill, CA
Joined December 2012
🚁 🚒 This afternoon, ~2 miles north of our CAL FIRE Sweetwater Fire Station located in east Santa Clara County, @calfireSCU Sweetwater and Alma Helitack crews executed a hoist rescue of a motorcyclist down off of Mines Road. Outstanding work by all involved. 👏 #CALFIRE
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🚨Congratulations to our five newest @calfireSCU Fire Apparatus Engineers who graduated from the CAL FIRE Company Officer Academy earlier today. They’re equipped with the skills, leadership, and heart to serve our Santa Clara Unit and the State of California. 🚒💪 #CALFIRE
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Do you know what a Strike Team is?. Currently, #CALFIRESCU is part of multiple strike teams assisting with incidents throughout the state. This includes:.🚒3 engine strike teams.🚜1 dozer strike team.🧑1 crew strike team. Learn more about #StrikeTeams-check out the post below👇
What’s a Strike Team? 🚒. A Strike Team is a group of the same type of firefighting resource, all operating under common communications and led by a designated leader. They are mobilized when additional resources are needed and remain together as a unit from the beginning of an
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Today, we honor the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty during the month.of September. Their service, bravery, and devotion to protecting others will never be forgotten. #LODD #CALFIRE #NeverForgotten
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@AlamedaCoFire @ALERTCalifornia #PaloFire [final] near Palomares Rd X Ewing Ter in Castro Valley (Alameda County) is now 100% contained at 10 acres. All hazards have been mitigated and resources are available. Thank you to @AlamedaCoFire and @HaywardFireNews for your assistance and strong work!.#CALFIRESCU
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@AlamedaCoFire @ALERTCalifornia #PaloFire [update] near Palomares Rd X Ewing Ter in Castro Valley (Alameda County) remains at 10 acres and is 80% contained. Firefighters remain at scene for mop up and hazard mitigation. #CALFIRESCU .@AlamedaCoFire
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#PaloFire [update] near Palomares Rd X Ewing Ter in Castro Valley (Alameda County) remains at 10 acres and is 60% contained. Firefighters continue making good progress in implementing and securing containment lines. #CALFIRESCU .@AlamedaCoFire @HaywardFireNews
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#PaloFire [update] near Palomares Rd X Ewing Ter in Castro Valley (Alameda County) is now 10 acres. Forward progress has been stopped. #CALFIRESCU.@AlamedaCoFire @ALERTCalifornia
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Firefighters are battling a 4 acre fire near Palomares Rd X Ewing Ter in Castro Valley (Alameda County County). Multiple air and ground resources are enroute. #PaloFire #CALFIRESCU .@AlamedaCoFire @ALERTCalifornia
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This #LaborDay we extend our gratitude to those whose hard work keeps CA safe. To those on the frontlines & behind the scenes, your dedication & hard work play a vital role in our mission. #ThankYou for your commitment. We wish you a happy & safe Labor Day. #CALFIRESCU #CALFIRE
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RT @CAL_FIRE: A new set of eyes is helping to keep Tahoe safe 24/7. UC San Diego's @ALERTCalifornia program has installed two new cameras….
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🚨🔥 Congratulations to Fire Apparatus Engineer Logan Adams!.This morning, he graduated from the CAL FIRE Company Officer Academy. He’s ready to lead with courage and serve with integrity. The CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit is proud to have you on the team. 💪 #CALFIRE
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Keep CA fire-safe this Labor Day!.🔥Follow burn restrictions .🏕️Extinguish campfire completely.🛻Keep vehicle well-maintained & secure chains. Enjoy the weekend, travel smart, & remember—it only takes one spark to start a wildfire. #LaborDay #CALFIRE #SafetyTips #OneLessSpark
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🔗To learn more about defensible space & home hardening go to: 📋Request a free defensible space inspection: (3/3).#CALFIRE #CALFIRESCU #DefensibleSpace #Zone0.
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Defensible space inspections & home-hardening measures give residents tools to reduce risk, slow the spread of flames, & keep communities safer. Statewide, CAL FIRE’s Defensible Space Inspectors put these practices into action by working directly with residents. (2/3).
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Wildfire danger is a reality across CA, including urban areas like the Bay Area—but there’s a lot you can do to protect your home BEFORE a fire starts….(1/3)
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Mopping up is one of the most critical steps in controlling a wildfire. It ensures we are protecting firefighters, communities, & the environment. (3/3). #CALFIRE #CALFIRESCU #ReadyForWildfire #MopUp #Firefighting #Containment #WildfireWednesday.
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During mop-up, firefighters use hand tools to turn over soil & smother embers with dirt & apply water when available to cool hot spots & prevent reignition. Crews will keep monitoring it for hours or even days to make sure nothing flares up again. (2/3).
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Do you know what the term “mop up” means?. "Mop up" refers to a later step in wildfire suppression, where firefighters seek out & extinguish hotspots that could reignite days or weeks later without treatment. (1/3)
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🔥View from above shows the approximately 117 acre #ParksFire near Dublin. Forward progress has been stopped. Great coordinated response by @CAL_FIRE @AlamedaCoFire and our partners. 👏 Incredible teamwork, strategic suppression, and community protection in action 💯 #CALFIRE
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