San José Fire Department, San Jose, CA Videos

Christmas Tree Fire Safety
If you’re purchasing a live Christmas tree this year, keep your tree well-watered throughout the holiday season. Remember, a dried-out tree can pose a serious fire hazard. >> Learn more: https://bit.ly/SJFDChristmasTreeSafety Si vas a comprar un árbol de Navidad vivo este año, mantenlo bien hidratado durante la temporada navideña. Recuerda, un árbol deshidratado puede presentar un gran riesgo de incendio. >> Mire el video en español: https://youtu.be/zBkHe220nuc >> Para más información: https://bit.ly/SJFDChristmasTreeSafety Nếu năm nay bạn định mua một cây thông Giáng sinh tươi, hãy luôn luôn tưới nước cho cây của bạn đầy đủ trong suốt kỳ nghỉ lễ. Hãy nhớ rằng, cây khô có thể gây nguy cơ hỏa hoạn ngiêm trọng. >> Xem video bằng tiếng Việt: https://youtu.be/zd4yLOCdw0A >> Tìm hiểu thêm tại: https://bit.ly/SJFDChristmasTreeSafety 如果您今年购买一棵活圣诞树，请在整个节日期间保持圣诞树充足的水分。请记住，干枯的树可能会造成严重的火灾危险。 >> 观看普通话视频: https://youtu.be/MBKv6hpvq0k >> 了解更多信息，请访问: https://bit.ly/SJFDChristmasTreeSafety 如果您今年購買一棵活聖誕樹，請在整個節日期間保持聖誕樹充足的水分。請記住，乾枯的樹可能會造成嚴重的火災危險。 >> 觀看國語影片: https://youtu.be/MBKv6hpvq0k >> 了解更多信息，請訪問: https://bit.ly/SJFDChristmasTreeSafety

Don't Let Your Thanksgiving Go Up in Flames
Thanksgiving is almost here! As you start preparing a delicious holiday feast, the San José Fire Department would like to remind our community to stay vigilant and practice fire safety when working in the kitchen. According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are more home fires on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year—and the leading cause of these fires is unattended cooking. To help keep you and your loved ones safe, SJFD has put together the following tips and resources: >> Never leave your stove unattended while cooking. Stay in the kitchen while you're frying, grilling, boiling, or broiling food. If you must leave the room—even for just a moment—turn off the stove. Stay in the home when cooking your turkey—and check on it frequently. >> Create a kid-free zone. Create a space of at least three feet around your stove and other areas where hot food or drinks are prepared. >> Keep your cooking area free of flammable materials. Keep anything that can catch fire, such as food packaging, oven mitts, and towels away from your stovetop. >> Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove. Handles facing outward are more likely to be bumped into and are easier for children to grab. >> Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. Make sure you have the correct type of fire extinguisher and know how to properly use it. >> Avoid turkey fryers: SJFD strongly discourages the use of turkey fryers, as they can lead to severe burns, injuries, and property damage. Grocery stores, food retailers, and restaurants often sell deep-fried turkeys, which can serve as a safe alternative to frying one at home. For more information, please visit our Fire Safety in the Kitchen webpage: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/fire-department/public-education/fire-prevention/fire-safety-in-the-kitchen Mire el video en español: https://youtu.be/Z55ewDDr4fk Xem video bằng tiếng Việt: https://youtu.be/MBKFapnkvVs 观看普通话视

To ensure they're ready for anything, #SJFD's Hazardous Incident Team (HIT) participates in quarterly trainings w/ other public safety agencies in Santa Clara County. This quarter's focus was on bomb awareness, identifying & classifying unknown chemicals, & drone operations.

Today, we celebrated the graduation of our 23-03 Lateral Firefighter Paramedic Academy who will officially begin serving the City of San José as soon as this weekend. We were joined by friends, family, senior staff, members of City Council and the City Manager’s Office, and Mayor Matt Mahan at the San José Fire Museum. Congratulations to our new firefighters and welcome to the San José Fire Department! 🔥 #SanJose #SJFD

Are Induction Cooktops Safer?
For National Fire Prevention Week, we visited Fire Station 37, #SJFD's first firehouse that is energy efficient, fully electric, and uses carbon-free energy sources. We joined Firefighter Paramedic Tom Sanchez as he showed us how to cook Tuscan Chicken while showcasing the benefits of using an induction cooktop, where magic happens without a single flame in sight! Remember, cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention. To learn more about going electric, visit: https://sanjosecleanenergy.org/electric-cooking/

Fire Safety in the Kitchen
Did you know that cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and fire-related injuries in the home? To kick-off #2023NationalFirePreventionWeek, Firefighter Ben Hammond shares a few useful tips to help you and your loved ones practice safe cooking in the kitchen. Remember, cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention. For more safety cooking tips, visit: Fire Safety in the Kitchen | City of San José (sanjoseca.gov)

What Happens When You Call 9-1-1?
If you’re reporting a fire or medical emergency in the City of San José, San José Fire Communications dispatchers are here to help. While calling 9-1-1 can be a scary experience, this feeling of fear and helplessness can be reduced by knowing what to expect when you speak with a dispatcher. SJFD's Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Scarlet Darmousseh walks us through an example 9-1-1 call. Learn more about the 9-1-1 process by visiting our new "What Happens When You Call 9-1-1?" webpage: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/fire-department/fire-communications/calling-911 #SanJose #SJFD #911

Fire Engineer Tarango reminds us to stay cautious tomorrow during Walk to School Day. Have fun, San José! #SJFD

This morning, Fire Chief Robert Sapien, Jr. was joined by #SJFD battalion and deputy chiefs for a memorial ceremony at Station 1 in remembrance of the heroes we lost on September 11, 2001. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness remind us to stay resolute in our mission to serve our community. #NeverForget #SanJose

SJFD's FY 2023-2024 Operating Budget added 3.0 battalion chief positions and established a 6th battalion (a battalion chief commands a number of fire stations within a certain geographic area). The deployment of Battalion 35 will help improve span of control, command support availability, and response times citywide. Battalion Chief Dennis Bell tell us more.

🚒 SJFD's First Station 29 recently held a station tour for a small boy & his family who was celebrating his birthday. The family had a blast & shared a nice highlight video w/ us. It's always a pleasure connecting w/ the community members that we serve! #SJFD #SanJose

Exit Drills in the Home
If a fire broke out in your bedroom tonight, would you know two ways out? A well-practiced home escape plan with two ways out of every room saves lives. Take a few minutes this holiday season to create one with your family. To get started, visit http://sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments/fire-department/public-education/information-for-parents #SJFD #SanJose

2021 SJFD Toy Drive
For those wishing to support our annual Department sponsored Toy Drive , please watch the following video. We are currently accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys at each of our fire stations. To keep you and our firefighters safe from exposure to COVID-19, we’ve implemented safety protocols including a no-contact donation drop-off process. Thanks to all who have already donated and to those who are considering helping us spread holiday cheer during these difficult times. SJFD wishes you all a safe and happy holiday season! #GivingTuesday #SJFD

Fire Safety in the Kitchen
As you start preparing your Thanksgiving feast, it’s a great time to brush up on home kitchen and cooking fire safety. SJFD's Firefighter Ben Hammond shares a few tips to help you stay safe in the kitchen this holiday. Get even more tips at www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/fire-department/public-education/fire-safety-in-the-kitchen #Thanksgiving #SJFD

Thank You First Responders
Today on National First Responders Day, we honor all the heroes who work day and night to keep our communities safe. Thank you peace officers, firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, public safety dispatchers, public safety telecommunicator, and all others who respond to the call of duty. 👏 We appreciate you. 👏 #NationalFirstRespondersDay #SJFD #SanJose

Earthquake Safety: Drop, Cover & Hold On
Earthquakes can happen at any time and without warning. The City of San José is especially prone to earthquakes due to its close proximity to the San Andreas and Hayward faults. That’s why the San José Fire Department would like to encourage you to take steps now to protect yourself and your family before, during and after an earthquake. Start by signing up to participate in the Great California Shakeout—happening October 21 at 10:21 a.m.—by visiting https://bit.ly/2021GreatShakeOut. The Great California ShakeOut is an annual earthquake preparedness drill in California designed to help residents practice and prepare for the next major earthquake. Join millions of Californians this Thursday as they “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” in their homes, schools and workplaces at 10:21 a.m. Everyone is encouraged to participate! STAY SAFE DURING AN EARTHQUAKE Disaster preparedness experts agree that "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" is the most appropriate action to reduce injury and death during an earthquake. Here is how to properly perform this procedure: —Drop: Wherever you are, drop down to your hands and knees. Hold onto something sturdy. If you’re using a wheelchair or walker with a seat, make sure your wheels are locked and remain seated until the shaking stops. —Cover: Cover your head and neck with your arms. If a sturdy table or desk is nearby, crawl underneath it for shelter. If no shelter is nearby, crawl next to an interior wall but stay away from windows. —Hold On: If you're under a table or desk, hold on with one hand and be ready to move with it. If you don’t have shelter, hold on to your head and neck with both arms. If seated and unable to drop to the floor, bend forward, cover your head with your arms and hold on to your neck with both hands. After your drill is complete, have discussions about what was learned and incorporate these lessons into your disaster plan. By practicing earthquake preparedness, you can help strengthen our communit

Wheels Wednesday | Ep. 11 | Water Tender
Check out our latest Wheels Wednesday 🚒 video! In episode 11, SJFD's Fire Engineer Cuong Tong from Fire Station 18 shows us Water Tender 18, a specialized wildland apparatus that carries 2,000 gallons of water and functions as a mobile fire hydrant, helping resupply other rigs out in the field. #WheelsWednesday #SanJose #SJFD