Drowning is silent. It can happen in seconds.
OCFA encourages you to:
💧Always designate an adult to actively watch the water
💧Install barriers around pools
💧Sign up for swim and CPR classes
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The official page of the Orange County Fire Authority. This is a non-emergency communications tool. Follows are not considered endorsements.
- Replying to @OCFireAuthorityworked together to access, stabilize, and safely transport the patient to the hospital. The incident highlights the teamwork and coordination between air resources, ground crews, neighboring agencies, and Park Rangers to provide care in challenging and remote terrain.
- 🚁 Mountain Bike Rescue in Laguna Niguel 🚁 Today, OCFA crews responded to a remote incident after a mountain biker suffered a lower extremity injury on Itchy Sticks Trail in Laguna Niguel. Firefighters, paramedics, Park Rangers, Laguna Beach Fire personnel, and Helicopter 4 >>
00:00 - Replying to @OCFireAuthoritysupport of our communities as we work to ensure our firefighters receive the training they need to remain prepared to keep Orange County safe.
- We have decided to postpone the remainder of this week’s prescribed burns at the Los Alamitos Base. The burns were planned to support ongoing vegetation management efforts and provide valuable training opportunities for our firefighters. We appreciate the continued >>>
- Reminder: Smoke from prescribed training fires occurring on the Los Alamitos Base may be visible throughout the week.
- The World Cup kicks off this week! While the tournament comes around every four years, OCFA is here for our community 24/7, 365 days a year. 🔥 Whether on the field or on the fireground, success takes teamwork, training, and preparation. Good luck to Team USA! ⚽
00:00 - 🚒 Quick Knockdown in San Clemente 🚒 This afternoon, Truck 59 arrived on scene to find a trailer fully engulfed in flames in San Clemente. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control. A big thank you to the multiple 911 callers who promptly reported the fire.
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- Replying to @OCFireAuthorityextracted both hikers from the cliffside. Fortunately, neither individual was injured. As temperatures rise and more people head outdoors, remember to stay on designated trails, carry plenty of water, and know your route before you go.
- Memorial Day Rescue in Black Star Canyon On Memorial Day, OCFA’s helicopter rescue team responded to reports of two hikers stranded on a steep rock face in Black Star Canyon. Our helicopter rescue team inserted a rescue medic, who safely performed a hoist rescue and >>>
00:00 - A few weeks ago, #Academy63 recruits participated in Wildland Training in Gypsum Canyon, where they practiced essential skills such as progressive hose lays. Every training exercise brings them one step closer to graduation!
- Replying to @OCFireAuthorityThank you to our partners at @CAL_FIRE. We are extremely grateful for this opportunity to participate in their renowned training program. Outstanding work, Paul! Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence make us all proud. @ocfirefighters
- Replying to @OCFireAuthorityPaul was proud to have the support of OCFA Assistant Chief Rob Capobianco, Division Chief Sean Lowry, Battalion Chief Matt Levesque, HFEO Alan Perrault, and Handcrew Firefighter Colby Christner at his graduation.