The South Pasadena Fire Department is assisting resources from the State and County with additional local wildfires. Engine 81, with four personnel, responded to the Lake Fire near Lake Hughes in Los Angeles County. They were assigned to structure defense, protecting homes in the area for 7 days. They were reassigned to the Holser Fire in Ventura …
Two South Pasadena firefighters are on the front-lines of a pair of major wildfires in the state this week. Captain Dan Dunn has been assigned as a fire line paramedic at the Apple Fire which has burned nearly 30,000 acres in Riverside County. Engineer Anthony Corrao is at the July Complex Fire in Redding, also assigned as …
Could you use your free time to learn something that might save your life or the lives of ones you know and love? Did you feel that earthquake last week and wonder of you were properly prepared? Then tune in to online Red Cross classes which are offered every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday that will …
DID YOU KNOW? Temperature spikes in a matter of minutes Parked cars get hot, but what you might not realize is that a car’s interior temperature can rise 20 degrees in just 10 minutes. Leaving the windows cracked or rolled down does not slow heat acceleration, nor does it cool the interior, especially on wind-free days. …
You know how important it is to have working smoke alarms, escape plans, and a designated meeting place in case of a fire. But did you know that closing your doors in your home is also important for your safety? Closed doors can reduce fire growth, limit damage to your home, keep temperatures down, and …
Yes, we are ready to get things back to venturing out and being a part of the world again. It has not been easy to stay home and to miss out on all of our normal social interactions. While many of us are starting to participate in more social activities the virus is not taking …
The City of South Pasadena wants everyone to enjoy the upcoming 4th of July holiday. And, in order to keep the City’s residents and visitors safe, all personal fireworks, even those deemed “Safe and Sane,” are illegal in the City of South Pasadena per Municipal Code Section 14.2. The use of illegal fireworks can cause …
People often ask how they can minimize the risk of fire deaths in their home. The easy and very simple answer to this question is: Obtain a smoke detector. If you have a properly functioning smoke detector in your home or apartment, your chances of dying in a fire may be reduced by 50%. In …
For the past two months Fire crews have been conducting brush inspections to ensure that privately owned as well as City properties are clear of hazardous vegetation. Again, the goal of these inspections is to ensure the properties are free from potentially hazardous flammable vegetation and that there is adequate defensible space between structures. Many …
Monday, June 1st Engine 81 attended the Monterey Hills 5th grade Graduation “parade”. The event lasted approximately 1 hour and South Pasadena Fire greatly appreciated the invitation to attend. Paul RiddleFire Chief 6/2/2020
