West Plainfield Fire Department

10/06/2026

08/26/2026

This past weekend, our career and volunteer crews took to the drill ground to sharpen our response tactics for vehicle fires, including the unique hazards that come with today’s alternative fuel vehicles. 🚗⚡️

Using a live-burn propane car prop, firefighters practiced fast-attack hose lines, precise fire suppression, and crucial post-incident PPE decontamination to keep our team healthy and ready for the next call.

Continuous training ensures we’re always prepared to protect you, no matter what’s driving on our roads.

08/05/2026

West Plainfield Fire Department and Winters Fire Department were dispatched to the area of Russell Blvd & County Road 92F following reports of flames visible behind trees along Putah Creek.

Upon arrival, crews observed a large flame in the distance and immediately deployed our Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Live video feed and automated vehicle location (AVL) from the drone allowed ground units to quickly locate the source and confirm it was a planned, safe natural gas well burn-off operation being managed by a pipeline operator.

Utilizing our UAS program allowed us to rapidly assess the situation, verify safety, and direct appropriate resources while keeping our primary engines and personnel in service and ready for other calls.

07/25/2026

West Plainfield crews participated in low-angle rope rescue training today, practicing technical rigging and victim extrication down a steep embankment. From securing vehicle anchors and rigging mechanical advantage haul systems to packaging the patient into the Stokes basket and navigating rough terrain, drills like this ensure our team remains sharp, coordinated, and ready.

07/25/2026

West Plainfield units participated in the West Valley Fire Training Russell Ranch burn along with UC Davis Fire Department, Woodland Fire Dept, WintersFire26 and Yolo FPD this afternoon.
These training opportunities give our firefighters critical, real-world experience with live fuels while reinforcing seamless coordination with our neighboring departments. Stronger partnerships mean a safer community for everyone. 🔥🚒

07/22/2026

West Plainfield Fire is currently assisting Esparto Fire on a vegetation fire in the area of County Road 87 & County Road 14.

06/12/2026

🪵🔥 Teamwork in action! This afternoon, West Plainfield Firefighters rolled out to assist our neighbors at UC Davis Fire Department with a mulch pile fire off of County Road 98. Smoldering mulch is no joke, but together we got it handled. Big thanks to the crew for the hard work in the heat!

06/11/2026

📢 HIRING: West Plainfield Fire is recruiting for a full time Company Officer position. For more details and application information, visit our website! www.westplainfieldfire.gov

06/09/2026

Your West Plainfield Firefighters are assisting CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit on the Putah Fire along Highway 128. Engine 330 and Water 30 currently committed on the incident. We remain staffed and available for any additional emergencies. For up to date incident information, visit https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2026/6/8/putah-fire

04/28/2026

Help us celebrate Captain Kevin Wright, our Firefighter of the Year. Nominated by his peers for his outstanding leadership and dedication, Captain Wright was honored last week at American Legion Post 77. Since joining the Department in 2023, Kevin has made a lasting impact, leading to his recent promotion to Fire Captain this past March. We are incredibly proud to have him on our team. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Kevin!