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We've always taken cleanliness seriously at San Mateo County Fire Station 17 in Belmont. But now that we're trying to keep our firefighters from catching, and spreading COVID-19, we are constantly scrubbing down this firehouse. We hope to inspire a little #ThursdayMotivation, and motivate more people to wipe down those surfaces to #StopTheSpread.

Pandemic Cleaning

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We've always taken cleanliness seriously at San Mateo County Fire Station 17 in Belmont. But now that we're trying to keep our firefighters from catching, and spreading COVID-19, we are constantly scrubbing down this firehouse. We hope to inspire a little #ThursdayMotivation, and motivate more people to wipe down those surfaces to #StopTheSpread.

San Mateo County Firefighters: Help Us Beat This

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CAL FIRE CZU San Mateo-Santa Cruz firefighters are taking extra precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are picking up extra shifts for their fellow coworkers who must stay home with their families, as many spouces have been either laid off, been asked to telecommute, or told to stay home from work. These firefighters spend their free time washing, cleaning, and disinfecting the station, and making sure they aren't spreading the virus. They are also taking extra precautions when responding to calls by wearing extra protective gear, and maintaining social distance whenever possible. This is a stressful time for everyone, but our unit is eager to serve in whatever capacity is needed.

Aptos Emergency Shaded Fuel Break Project

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CAL FIRE CZU, Aptos FD, Ben Lomond Fire Camp, and California State Parks just wrapped up a big project! We completed the Governor Newsom-mandated Aptos Emergency Shaded Fuel Break Projects, finishing up with a 15 acre broadcast burn in Nisene Marks State Park. This was one of the Governor's 35 projects across the state, highlighting extremely dangerous areas, following a deadly wildfire year in 2018.

Kings Mountain Road Emergency Shaded Fuel Break

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This is the final phase of the Kings Mountain Emergency Shaded Fuel Break. In 2019, after being issued a directive by Governor Newsom following a year of devastating California wildfires, San Mateo County firefighters worked closely with San Mateo State Parks to clear dead, non-native vegetation from Kings Mountain Road, near the entrance to Huddart State Park. This area has a large community that depends on Kings Mountain Road, and many trees had succumbed to Sudden Oak Death. Our firefighters cut back those dangerous ladder fuels, then made about 100 piles, which are being burned this week. This burn is done on a burn day in accordance to Bay Area Air Quality Management guidelines.

CZU Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve Wildfire Mitigation Project

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Crews are cutting down overgrown vegetation from a very special area in the Santa Cruz mountains. The Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve used to be part of an ancient ocean, and was buried in the mountains, but wind, water, and time exposed the low-nutrient seabed, which allows special types of plants to flourish. The area has a fire significant fire history, and there is one main road out for residents. CZU crews are cutting back ladder fuels to create a fuel break. A wildlife biologist is on hand, overseeing the project and keeping an eye out for endangered species.

CAL FIRE, San Mateo County Parks, Residents excited about Fuel Reduction Projects

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In March 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom made an Emergency Declaration, and asked CAL FIRE and area agencies to perform wildfire mitigation projects in 35 high-risk areas. He also asked that these projects be done by 2020. San Mateo County had two of the projects in it's jurisdiction. San Mateo County FD, Coastside Fire Protection District, and San Mateo County Parks worked hard to get it done on time. We spoke to one El Grenada resident and community organizer who was relieved that crews reduced dangerous fuels in her neighborhood.

Ascension Road Wildfire Mitigation

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Crews with San Mateo County Fire Department work to mitigate the threat of wildfire by clearing out dead and non-native vegetation from a hillside.

San Mateo County Fire Department Truck Academy

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San Mateo County Fire Department hosts an important Truck Academy, using it's ISO 1-Rated Ladder Truck. This is an important 2-week class that helps bring different San Mateo County-area fire departments together.

Governor Gavin Newsom's 35 Emergency Declaration Projects

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San Mateo County FD and San Mateo County Parks Department worked closely in 2019 to complete 2 important wildfire mitigation projects.

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