Tag: calfire
Evacuations underway as fires rage in rural South County
Firefighters are currently battling two wildfires in South County.
According to CalFire, the Crews Fire, off of Crews Road and Oak Spring Circle just north...
Fatality reported in Morgan Hill house fire
Firefighters reported that someone died in a house fire in southwest Morgan Hill late Wednesday night.
Guest view: Stay prepared for wildfires
As much as this funding will help, you should do what you can to prepare your own home against wildfire.
Homecoming for MH Fire Department
Morgan Hill residents aren’t likely to notice any immediate difference in their fire and emergency medical services when CalFire moves in as the new provider next month, but that’s the point, according to city officials and firefighters.
City will buy $2.5M in fire-fighting equipment
The city will purchase about $2.5 million worth of fire-fighting equipment, including fire engines, a pumper truck and a 105-foot ladder truck for its new fire and emergency medical services provider, Calfire, who will take over the services as of Jan. 1, 2013.
City Council inks five-year Calfire contract
Even with the catch that the state might ask for more money beyond what is contracted, the Morgan Hill City Council approved July 25 a five-year agreement with Calfire to provide the city’s fire and emergency medical services.
The time is right for a regional fire service
Morgan Hill is currently drawing up a contract with Calfire to provide fire protection services to the city and it’s something other cities in the county should seriously consider.
Calfire: Contract could save $800K per year
In less than a year the city of Morgan Hill hopes to sign with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection as its new fire and emergency medical services provider, in hopes of saving local taxpayers about $800,000 per year.
South County smoke actually controlled burns
South County residents wary of smoke rising into the afternoon sky shouldn't panic, according to CalFire.
