Visalia Firefighters Association

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Your ongoing support means the world to us. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers! 🙏

City of Visalia - Home Cooling Center Now Open Through SundayTransit Center Cooling Center open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., through July 14. Read More »

Visalia Fire Department responds to over 60 calls and battles grass fires on 4th of July Visalia Fire Department had a busy 4th of July Thursday night.VFD says they responded to 65 calls within 24 hours.

Chat with the Chief: Visalia Fire Chief Dan Griswold on 4th of July safety

UPDATE: VPD Traffic Unit Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision on Mooney Boulevard

Around 9:00 p.m., Visalia PD officers responded to the area of Mooney Boulevard and Cameron Avenue for a vehicle versus pedestrian collision.

Initially, it was believed that the driver had fled the scene. However, it was later found that the driver had pulled into a nearby parking lot and contacted police to report the collision

Unfortunately, the pedestrian died at the scene .

The driver is cooperating fully with law enforcement

The VPD Traffic Unit responded to the scene and is currently investigating the collision. Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the collision.

Anyone who has information about the collision is encouraged to contact the Visalia PD Traffic Unit at 559-713-4175.

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HAPPENING NOW: VPD on Scene of Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision, AVOID the Area

Around 9:00 p.m.., VPD officers were called to the area of Mooney Boulevard and Cameron Avenue for a vehicle versus pedestrian collision.

The scene remains active. All intersection directions are currently closed.

We are asking everyone to please AVOID THE AREA.

CITY OF VISALIA OPENS COOLING CENTER
�In response to the Excessive Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service, the City of Visalia Transit Center will open as a Cooling Center for the community’s use, beginning Tuesday, July 2nd through Sunday, July 7th . The hours are from 10:00am to 10:00pm. The Transit Center, located at 425 E. Oak Ave., provides amenities such as ample seating, vending machines, and restrooms. Most bus routes lead to the Transit Center, providing convenient transportation. For transit route information please call 1-877-404-6473.

The Visalia Fire Department provides the following tips to help cope with the coming heat:

• Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and, when possible, stay in the shade or an air-conditioned room.

• Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothes.

• Drink plenty of water or non-alcoholic fluids.

• Never leave children or pets in a vehicle, even for short periods of time. Temperatures inside vehicles can climb rapidly to life-threatening levels, even with the windows partially open.

• Periodically check on children and the elderly.

• Remember that animals are affected by the heat. Make sure pets and farm animals have plenty of water and access to shade.

For further information, contact the Visalia Fire Department at 559-713-4244.

The Visalia Fire Dept. Has "Baby Fever" Baby Fever has gripped the Visalia Fire Department with 15 little ones born in the past 12 months. WOW!

Video America Strong: California firefighters saving lives and making new lives Visalia Firefighters of the Central Valley, California fire department welcomed 15 babies into their families in a year -- seven boys and eight girls. These firefighters are now "united" as fathers!