San Andreas Fire Protection District

Engine 163 is still at the Park Fire assigned to OES Strike Team 4814C, but they aren’t the only ones from Calaveras. Murphys Fire Protection District Engine 242 and Central Calaveras Fire District Engine 122 are also assigned to the same strike team.

E-163 at the Park Fire

Tonight was a night of celebration and hard work being recognized. Battalion Chief L. Rhodes was promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief (C160-A) and Captain J. Stewart was promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief (B162). Both of these members have gone above and beyond the call of duty and displayed a work ethic that has set them apart from their peers. Join us in congratulating them on this monumental steps in their careers.

The ball park burn has been completed crews remain on scene mitigating hot spots and will be patrolling the burn.

The ballpark burn has begun smoke will be in the area for the next serval hours firefighters will remain on scene until all hot spots are out we will give an update when completed.

We had the pleasure of working with Caeden when he was just starting his career, he did his Paramedic internship with American Legion Ambulance Medic 22 here in San Andreas. Our hearts go out to the family and with our brothers and sister at the Oakland Fire Department.

Saturday, June 29th

Come Get Yours Today!

Holiday Decorations are up! On friday crews spent part of their day assisting in prepping the town for the holiday season !

Tri Tip sandwiches are READY 😋

Yard Sale is under way stop by and take a look and grab a tri tip sandwich!

Come support your San Andreas Fire Firefighters Association!!! We will be doing our annual yard sale with lots of great stuff !!! We will also be serving Tri-Tip sandwiches as well!

From the Unit Chief TCU Nick C***i

On this Patriot Day, we reflect on the sacrifice given by almost 3,000 civilians, firefighters, and law enforcement officers 22 years ago. Our reflection in the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit goes deeper, as we also recognize that tomorrow marks the 19th anniversary of the Tuolumne Incident, a vegetation fire resulting in the tragic loss of one of our finest, Eva Marie Schicke. Tomorrow has a special meaning for all of us in TCU. Continuing with our tradition in the Unit, we will honor the memory of Eva by observing a moment of silence on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.



I also ask that you take a moment to remember Stanislaus National Forest employee/retiree Allen Johnson who we lost in 2021. Allen was a friend and mentor to many and was also the Incident Commander of the Tuolumne Incident. I had the privilege along with several TCU Chief Officers, to participate in the Tuolumne Fire Staff Ride in May of 2021. Allen was a key person in the Staff Ride and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to have him share his wisdom and knowledge with those who attended.



In the afternoon, the following memorial procedure will be followed at all CAL FIRE TCU facilities:



At 13:44 hours the ECC will tone out all facilities in TCU and advise to fly flags at half-staff for one minute in memory of the sacrifice of our fallen firefighter, Eva Schicke.



All facilities will fly flags for one minute at half-staff, then return them to full staff.



Although tomorrow is the anniversary of this tragic event, let us always honor Eva’s memory. From her memorial marker, “Each day we can honor her by living our lives the way she did, with determination, kindness and a passion for life.”

Never Forget,

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CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit will be assisting San Andreas Fire Protection District with a hazardous fuel reduction burn near the intersection of Mountain Ranch Road and Calaveras Road in the community of San Andreas, California on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 beginning at 8:00 a.m.