Rancho Cucamonga Fire District

We could not be more proud of our for kicking off the holiday season with your incredible generosity donating to the Spark of Love Toy Drive! Your donations are going to make a difference to children in our community.

There’s still time to spread joy! 🎄
All Rancho Cucamonga Fire Stations along with City Hall, Archibald Library, and Biane Library are all accepting new, unwrapped toys for children under the age of 15 years old.

If you plan to donate, please keep in mind, we are always in need of toys for the older children in our community!

Yesterday, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District taught CPR and First Aid to the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Public Works Department. Teaching CPR and First Aid to Public Works personnel is crucial because they often work in environments where accidents or medical emergencies can occur around the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Equipping them with these skills enables them to respond effectively in emergencies, potentially saving lives until public safety personnel arrive.

There have been multiple occasions where Public Works personnel have witnessed an incident first-hand while in the community and were able to provide rapid response in a critical situation. We could not be more proud to work alongside the dedicated professionals of the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Public Works Department.

If you are interested in learning Hands-Only CPR, please visit RCFire.Org and watch a one-minute tutorial from one of our Rancho Cucamonga firefighters!

Incident Update 11/21/23 - At 10:28 a.m. this morning the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District received reports of a residential structure fire with smoke coming from the garage near Base Line Rd. and Carnelian St. in the Red Hill community.

Upon arrival, crews found a well-involved garage fire that was extending to the home. Shortly after arrival, crews received a report of two victims trapped inside of the residence. Firefighters remained in an offensive strategy in the attack mode with the primary objective of rescuing the victims. Both victims were located and extracted. Both victims sustained serious smoke inhalation and were transported to the closest hospital for further evaluation.

Once both victims were located and evacuated from the home, firefighters continued their fire attack and brought the fire under control at 11:16 a.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation and crews will remains on scene for an extended period of time for overhaul and mop up.

Incident Update 11/19/23 – Yesterday, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District responded to a residential structure fire in the area of Church Street and Archibald Ave. Upon arrival, the crew found a kitchen fire that was contained to the stove area. The resident was treated for smoke inhalation and transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. With Thanksgiving on Thursday, we want to remind our Rancho Cucamonga Community that Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home kitchen fires.

As you prepare your holiday meal, we encourage you to be safe while cooking by following these important tips:
🔸NEVER leave the kitchen while cooking on the stovetop.
🔸Keep children at least three feet AWAY from the stove.
🔸If you have an oven fire, turn OFF the heat and keep the door closed.
🔸ALWAYS cook with a lid beside your pan. If you have a fire, slide the lid over the pan & turn off the burner.

The Rancho Cucamonga Fire District wishes our entire a fun and safe holiday season!

It's that time of year again!🎅

The Rancho Cucamonga Fire District and Rancho Cucamonga Firefighters are again participating in the Spark of Love Toy Drive. All seven fire stations, Archibald Library, and City Hall are now accepting new, unwrapped toys and sporting goods for children under 15 years old until December 25th. While you are out shopping, please know we always need toys for ages 12-15 years old!

THANK YOU, for always helping out with this great cause!⭐️🎄

For families in need of toys this holiday season and more program information, please visit www.RCFire.Org

NOW HIRING: Fire Prevention Specialist Inspection I/II

Are you driven to serve others by protecting their safety? By becoming a Fire Prevention Specialist Inspector I/II, you will have the opportunity to apply fire and life safety codes in the interest of protecting people, businesses, the economy, and the environment of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The Rancho Cucamonga Fire District’s Prevention Bureau is a dynamic team that works collaboratively among every division within the Fire District, Building Inspectors, and Community Improvement Officers.

If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by visiting CityofRC.us! Fire Prevention Specialist I/II applications close on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

Over the weekend, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District participated in the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Veterans Day Ceremony and Founders Day Parade. We were incredibly proud to see our community come together to honor the veterans who have sacrificed everything to protect our freedom and celebrate the founding of the City of Rancho Cucamonga.

We are extremely honored to serve the !

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Mutual Aid Update – Last week, Rancho Cucamonga Fire District’s OES8637 and Medic Engine 174A was assigned to the located near Temecula. The crew worked the southwest end of the fire extinguishing any hotspots before the wind shifted. Both crews have been released from the incident and returned to the City of Rancho Cucamonga safely. The is now 100% contained as of November 6, 2023. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Another wind event will affect our region beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, November 8th. A Wind Advisory has been issued from 11/8/23 10:00 a.m. to 11/9/23 2:00 p.m. The Santa Ana winds will bring low humidity, which will elevate fire weather conditions especially on Thursday, November 9th. In preparation for increased fire danger over the next few days, remember these safety tips!

🔸Report suspicious fire-related activity to 1-800-47-ARSON or WeTip.com
🔸Always report immediate fire-related activity to 9-1-1.
🔸Remove dead vegetation and other flammable materials, especially within the first 5 feet of your home.
🔸Keep your lawn hydrated and maintained. If it is brown, cut it down to help reduce fire intensity.
🔸Keep up your car maintenance to prevent sparks from catching vegetation near roadways on fire.

Yesterday, Assembly Majority Leader Emeritus Eloise Gómez Reyes, presented the City of Rancho Cucamonga with a check for $3.2 Million for the construction of the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s 9/11 Memorial Park.

On July 4, 2002, steel remnants from the World Trade Center were donated to the Rancho Cucamonga community and displayed at the Jersey Fire Station for several days to allow community members to pay their respects and reflect on the events of September 11, 2001. Reflection soon led to the desire for a permanent memorial in the City. When the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District began planning for Fire Station 178 it presented the opportunity to make this more than just a fire station.

The City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District are extremely appreciative for the support of Assembly Majority Leader Emeritus Eloise Gómez Reyes for championing the $3.2 Million funding for the 9/11 Memorial Park. The park will provide space for the City of Rancho Cucamonga and surrounding communities across the Southern California region for reflection and remembrance that commemorate the events that took place on September 11, 2001, as well as honor fallen service members. Being able to tie multiple community needs and interests into a centrally located fire station makes this a natural hub for individuals to reflect and connect.

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Incident Update 11/2/23 - At 6:45 a.m. the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District responded to a reported kitchen fire at a residence off of Haven Ave. and Base Line Rd. Upon arrival, crews found a well-involved kitchen fire. Firefighters made an aggressive attack and confined the fire to the kitchen. All residents safely evacuated the home and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Rancho Cucamonga Fire District wishes you a safe and happy Halloween. 👻🎃

As you go out to trick-or-treat tonight, please keep these safety tips in mind!
⭐️Use crosswalks when and where possible.
⭐️Give your kids glow sticks, bracelets, or necklaces so they are more visible to drivers.
⭐️Don’t forget to Look! Look! Look! before crossing the street.

You may not know that our Rancho Cucamonga Firefighters love to read and share books with one another! It is a fun hobby shared in the firehouse. Now, we are excited to share this hobby with our ! 📚

Recently, a local Boy Scout Troop completed their Eagle Scout Project, which included installing two Little Free Libraries! One is at the Day Creek Fire Station, and the other is at the East Ave. fire Station. Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that aims to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access for communities worldwide! We encourage you to visit one of these Little Free Libraries. Enjoy this amenity by taking a new book to read and leaving one for another neighbor to discover!

To learn more about the Little Free Library initiative and to discover other locations, visit littlefreelibrary.org.

🔹Day Creek Fire Station (12270 Firehouse Ct.)
🔹East Ave. Fire Station (5840 East Ave.)

We are proud to announce the next group of firefighters to join our organization as they begin their journey to becoming a Rancho Cucamonga Firefighter. As a part of Tower #27, these nine individuals will go through ten weeks of intense training, followed by numerous written and hands-on tests to hone their skills.

With diverse backgrounds, they each have much to offer the organization and we look forward to them serving our . Please join the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District in welcoming our newest recruits to the organization, the members of Tower #27!

Fire Explorer Applications close this Thursday, October 19th at 5:00 p.m.! The Fire Explorer Program offers youth the opportunity to participate in both classroom and hands-on firefighting training, to prepare for a future career in the fire service.

Complete the online application at RCFire.Org. Please be sure to read the full job description carefully to see all requirements.

All items must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Fire questions email [email protected] or call 1-909-477-2770.

Yesterday, our brother, Miguel Cervantes' name was officially added to Sacramento's California Fallen Firefighters Memorial.

The California Firefighters Memorial is a unique and stunning tribute to more than 1,500 firefighters who have died in the line of duty since California became a state in 1850. The California Firefighters Memorial is a lasting tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect their fellow Californians.

Today, our brother, Miguel Cervantes, will be added to the Memorial Wall at the California Firefighters Memorial in Sacramento. Miguel will be one of 35 heroes added to the Memorial Wall.

Watch the ceremony Today, October 14th, at 3:00 p.m. on livestream by visiting cafirefoundation.org

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Rancho Cucamonga Firefighters

This week is Fire Prevention Week! Did you know that cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home injuries? 🍳

Cooking is something we do every day, so it is important to practice safe cooking habits and avoid kitchen-related fires by following these safety tips:
🔹Never leave food unattended on the stove.
🔹Do not store anything in the oven and remove all items before preheating. Make sure your oven is free from grease or droppings from previous uses.
🔹Keep children at least 3 feet away from the stove and areas where hot food or drinks are prepared to prevent injuries.
🔹Keep your stovetop clear of anything that can catch fire like oven mitts, towels, cutting boards, and food packaging.
🔹Keep a lid and fire extinguisher nearby for small stove fires. If the fire is too big, get everyone out of the house and call 9-1-1 immediately.

Are you Ready to Shake Out? Join us on Thursday, October 19th at 10:19 a.m. for the World's Largest Earthquake Drill. Whether you're at home, work, or school, you can "Drop! Cover! Hold On!"

This drill helps us all be for when a real earthquake occurs. Visit ShakeOut.Org to plan your drill. Download our ReadyRC Guide for additional emergency preparedness information (LINK IN BIO).

Join us for your Rancho Cucamonga Fire District's Open House on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the All-Risk Training Center. Open House offers activities for the whole family, including firefighter demonstrations, public safety services, and learning how to become ! Tickets for Open House are still available: https://RCFDOpenHouse2023.eventbrite.com

In years past, Open House parking has been across the street from the All-Risk Training Center. Parking is no longer available in the vacant lot because it is now under construction. This year, multiple alternative parking locations have been identified in addition to ticketed time slots to ensure parking is readily available for all of our attendees!

Below is the list of parking locations, also noted in green on the map attached.
• Along the north and south sides of Jersey Blvd., except where noted red on the map

• Parking lot across the street from the All-Risk Training Center (11335 Jersey Blvd.)

• Metrolink parking lot (11208 Azusa Ct. at Milliken Ave.)
o Limited shuttles will be available
o Approximate 10-minute walk from the Metrolink parking lot to the All-Risk Training Center

• Disabled Parking ONLY: All-Risk Training Center parking lot (11285 Jersey Blvd.) This lot will be reserved for disabled parking ONLY, placards must be displayed.

• Families may be dropped off in the designated drop-off zone prior to parking.

We hope to see you there!

Incident Update 10/2/23 – Yesterday, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District received reports of five fifty-five-gallon drums with an unknown substance that was illegally dumped near Etiwanda Ave. and Wilson Ave. The Hazardous Materials Response Team was dispatched to gather samples and test the unknown substance. After a comprehensive testing process, it was determined the substance was a flammable liquid. The crew worked with the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Public Works Department and a private clean-up company to properly remove and dispose of the hazardous materials. A police report was submitted for further investigation.

If you encounter a suspicious object or an unknown substance in the community, use extra precautions and report it by calling 9-1-1. Do not investigate yourself; you do not know if the chemical is hazardous.

Heads up City of Rancho Cucamonga - City Government!

Want to participate in this nationwide alert test on Wednesday, October 4th, 5:20 p.m. PST? Check to make sure your emergency alerts are turned on!🔔

It takes 🔟 seconds to check! Head to your cell phone alerts settings and make sure government alerts are turned ON. ✅

📆 Upcoming nationwide emergency alert test

What: A one minute test alert on cell phones, radios, and TVs
When: Wednesday, October 4th, 2:20 p.m. ET
Why: To ensure systems are effective to warn the public about emergencies

Please share this info!

🔗 fema.gov/press-release/20230803/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-oct-4-2023

Recently, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District responded to a trash truck with it’s load of trash on fire. The driver was able to reposition the truck to a safe place to dump the load in order for firefighters to extinguish the fire. The Fire Investigator determined the fire was likely caused by somebody putting coals into their trash that were still hot enough to cause a fire.

As we enter football season and weekend barbeques, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District reminds you to BBQ safely! Please remember these steps for safe charcoal and ash disposal:

🔹To cool coals completely, place the lid on the barbecue, close all barbecue air vents, and leave the coals in the barbecue to cool for at least two days.

🔹Make sure the barbecue is at least 10 feet from anything combustible. After two days, the remaining ash can be discarded in the trash can.

🔹Need to use your barbecue again before the two-day cooling time has ended? Place all ash and remaining coals in a metal container such as a bucket or can and fill the container with water until the ash and coals are completely underwater. The ash will absorb the water and the cooled mixture can be discarded in the trash can.

🔹To quickly cool coals, apply water while the coals are still in the barbecue. Use caution as this will create steam that can cause burns. Transfer cooled coals to a metal container and let sit for two days to ensure coals are completely cooled.

🔹DO NOT RECYCLE OR DISCARD IN THE GREEN WASTE BIN. Charcoal briquettes and their ash are not suitable for composting.

Incident Update 9/20/23 - At 10:21 a.m. the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District received reports of a electrical incident at Elm Ave. and Spruce Ave. The City, Police and Fire District are aware of local power outages due to the incident. Southern California Edison (SCE) is on scene and is working on restoring power to those areas. Visit sce.com/outagecenter for updates or to report an outage.

Be for future power outages by following these safety tips:
🔸CHECK to make sure flashlights have working batteries.
🔸Do NOT use a gas stove or oven to heat your home.
🔸ONLY use a generator outdoors and away from windows.

Does your business practice active crime prevention and personal safety? Join us for next week’s Business Emergency Resiliency Training where your employees will be taught about terrorism, safety, situational awareness, and know the importance of cybersecurity.

Register by visiting ReadyRC.org!

This FREE course you will:
🔹Identify potential terrorist and crime targets
🔹Assess terrorism risk as well as eight signs of terrorism
🔹Learn tips and strategies to prevent your business and employees from becoming victims of crime
🔹The importance of and how to increase your business’s cybersecurity
🔹Employee crime safety and prevention

🔸Date: Thursday, September 21st
🔸Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
🔸Lunch is provided

⚠️ Business: All businesses are welcome. Your business does not have to be located in Rancho Cucamonga.

SAVE THE DATE!

Join us, for your Rancho Cucamonga Fire District's Open House on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the All-Risk Training Center. Admission is FREE. Reserve tickets at RCFire.org.

RCFD's Open House offers activities for the whole family including firefighter demonstrations, public safety services, and learn how to become ! 👩‍🚒

Thank you to the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce for recognizing these outstanding members of our organization at their annual Fire & Police Recognition Celebration today. We are proud to serve alongside these individuals every day, including our brothers and sisters in blue from the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department.

🔹Firefighter of the Year – Quang Leba
🔹Employee of the Year – Darci Vogel
🔹Team of the Year – Apparatus Committee
🔹Explorer of the Year – Zack Anderson
🔹Volunteer of the Year – Nancy Berk (CERT)
🔹Citizen of the Year – Hady Abboud
🔹Community Service Award – Service for Heroes
🔹Business Partner of the Year - Copart

Today, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District and Rancho Cucamonga Police Department paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 lives lost on this day 22 years ago. We honor the fallen, their families, and the first responders who rushed in with unwavering bravery to save lives on the morning of September 11, 2001.

We will .🇺🇸

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This morning, Rancho Cucamonga Fire District personnel visited Maddie Cervantes’ school, which was recognizing Patriot’s Day, and walked alongside her in the parade. Maddie is Engineer Miguel Cervantes’ daughter. Miguel passed away on February 8, 2023, following a courageous battle against work-related non-Hodgkin’s Follicular Lymphoma (NHL). Last year, Miguel escorted Maddie in the Patriot’s Day parade, and it was the last time he donned his uniform.

Maddie, like Miguel, has a resilient spirit and a contagious smile. We miss our brother Miguel dearly, but we find strength and comfort in seeing his spirit live on through his children.

Fire Explorer applications are now OPEN!

The Fire Explorer program offers youth the opportunity to participate in both classroom and hands-on firefighting training to prepare for a future career in the fire service.

HOW TO APPLY:
🔹Complete the online application at RCFire.Org.
🔹Submit a one-page essay titled “Why I want to be a Fire Explorer with the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District.” The essay shall be typed and double spaced, when completed send to [email protected].
🔹High School students must also include a copy of their most recent grade report.

All items must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023. For more information email [email protected] or call 1-909-774-3020.

Join the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District and Rancho Cucamonga Police Department as we commemorate the anniversary of September 11, 2001, at the upcoming 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, September 11, 2023 beginning at 8:40 a.m. The ceremony will be held at Central Park's Freedom Courtyard, 11200 Base Line Road.

The 9/11 terror attacks took the lives of 2,977 men, women, and children in New York City, Arlington, VA. and near Shanksville, PA. As a way to continue to honor their lives, the City of Rancho Cucamonga is building a 9/11 Memorial Park that will incorporate remnants from all three crash sites.

Join us at the ceremony for a special update on the 9/11 Memorial Park. To learn more about the 9/11 Memorial Park, visit CityofRC.us/911MemorialProject.