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San Mateo County firefighter hand crews conducted a controlled burn on Skyline Ridge. This area, just north of Highway 92, is owned by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. Last year, SFPUC crews masticated the area. Our hand crews then came in cleaned up and burned the piles of dead vegetation. This area, known as the Cahill Shaded Fuel Break, is a strategic position that could come into play in the event of a fire.

San Mateo County firefighter hand crews conducted a controlled burn on Skyline Ridge. This area, just north of Highway 92, is owned by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. Last year, SFPUC crews masticated the area. Our hand crews then came in cleaned up and burned the piles of dead vegetation. This area, known as the Cahill Shaded Fuel Break, is a strategic position that could come into play in the event of a fire.

San Mateo Co: Maintaining Cahill Shaded Fuel Break with Prescribed Fire

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Heating systems are the second-leading cause of house fires in the U.S. It's always a good idea to have a professional inspect your fireplace or wood stove ahead of the cold season.

Fireplace and Wood Stove Safety

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Firefighters from San Mateo County Fire and Coastside Fire Protection District are not letting COVID-19 stop them from delivering gifts to children across San Mateo County! Through December 24, bring any unwrapped toy to one of our stations across San Mateo County, drop it in the bin by the front door, and ring the doorbell. After you have left, a firefighter will pick up the toy from the bin. We continue to follow all mask/social distancing protocols, but will not let the pandemic dampen our holiday spirit! Happy Holidays!

San Mateo County & Coastside Fire Toy Drive 2020

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A fire on Jarvis Road has been contained at 3/4 acre. The flames were first reported just before 10am northeast of Scotts Valley in Santa Cruz County. CAL FIRE CZU sent a full assignment response, including aircraft, engines, and a dozer, with Scotts Valley Fire assisting. Two loaded air tankers and a helicopter circled the fire, but it was determined that the flames were surrounded by roads, which served as a natural fire break, so they did not actually drop retardant or water. The fire was contained by firefighters on the ground within about a half hour. The flames were burning in grass and brush. The cause is under investigation, and there were no injuries. Video provided by ALERTWildfire

Small Fire Contained in Santa Cruz County

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When a powerful lightning storm rocked Northern California, dozens of lightning-sparked wildland fires pulled CAL FIRE resources in many different and critical directions. CAL FIRE CZU was busy with several major fires. In San Mateo County, Park Rangers provided a skilled workforce, heavy machinery, water, and determination. Working closely with CAL FIRE, the SMC Parks Department fortified Old Haul Road, preventing the fire from devastating San Mateo County.

COMING IN CLUTCH: San Mateo County Parks #CZULightningComplex

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Firefighters have moved into Coastside Fire Station 41 in El Granada! This new state-of-the-art facility heralds a new era of public safety on the coast. It offers quicker response times, more room for firefighters and equipment in high fire danger, and a place for firefighters and the public to grow their public safety knowledge. The station also allows for expansion in the coming decades. We are so grateful to the community for making this station possible.

Coastside Fire Station 41 Offically Opens

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Coastside Fire Protection District's newest station, Fire Station 41 is officially open in El Granada. This heralds a new era in public safety on the coast, from Moss Beach down to Half Moon Bay.

Grand Opening: Coastside Fire Station 41 in El Granada

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Something amazing is happening on the coast. Interest in the Coastside CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) has spiked, and coastsiders are stepping up, taking responsibility for their own safety. Neighborhoods are mobilizing, training, and coming up with action plans for the next big emergency. The Coastside CERT program is open to people of all ages. For more information, follow this link:
https://www.coastsidecert.com/

EMPOWERED: Coastside CERT

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Loma Mar Volunteer Firefighters Ronald and his son Andrew didn't expect a fire like the #CZULightningComplex to threaten their town. But they rose to the challenge, and spent more than 3 harrowing, nearly sleepless weeks patrolling the heavily-forested streets of their community, fighting the flames. And in the end, thanks to their determination, and the hard work of all the first responders (including many volunteers), saved all the homes in Loma Mar.

Loma Mar Father and Son: Volunteer Firefighters

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San Mateo County firefighters responded with a quick attack on a dump truck fire with a small spread to vegetation. Thanks to Alert Wildfire for providing these cameras that help pinpoint the exact location of these fires!

Dump Truck Fire

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We continue to see "smokes" like this one in the #CZULightningComplex burn area. This one is happening right now on Old Haul Road in San Mateo County. There is no need for alarm, this will continue until we get that first big rain. Firefighters are on scene working to put this one out.

More Smokes in the CZU Lightning Complex Burn Area

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Coastside Firefighters responded quickly to a fire on the hillside at Mavericks Beach in Half Moon Bay. Winds drove the fire to roughly two acres, but the fire was quickly contained.

Fire by Mavericks Beach

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CZU Fire Controlled
2020 Burn ban lifted
CAL FIRE Cautions Public on the Use of Fire During Summer Conditions
Memorial Arrangements for CAL FIRE Fire Captain David Lutz
CAL FIRE CZU To Conduct Training Burn (Spanish)
CAL FIRE CZU To Conduct Training Burn (English)
Off-Duty Death of CAL FIRE Fire Captain
CAL FIRE CZU Aptos Explosion (English)
CAL FIRE CZU Aptos Explosion (Spanish)
Dam-Facing Burn on SFPUC Land
Miramontes Incident
CAL FIRE Suspends Backyard Burns in SANTA CRUZ County
SC Anticipated Smoke Due to Vegetation Management Burn
Nisene Marks
Forest Health Grants News Release
San Mateo County FD Holmatro Vehicle Extrication Equipment Purchase
San Mateo County FD Holmatro Vehicle Extrication Equipment Purchase (Spanish)

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