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10/25/2026

🚒🔥 RIDE ALONG WITH RESCUE 21! 🔥🚒

Ever wonder why firefighters cut holes in the roof of a burning home?

This past week, the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to a structure fire on Blue Springs Drive in the City of Citrus Heights.

Crews arrived to find a well-involved attic fire, requiring an aggressive and coordinated attack to bring the fire under control.

🚒 Watch as the crew from Rescue 21 takes to the roof to perform vertical ventilation!

Working in coordination with Engine 23, Rescue 21 firefighters opened the roof to allow superheated gases, toxic smoke, and heat to escape from the structure.

🔥 WHY IS VERTICAL VENTILATION IMPORTANT?

When properly coordinated with interior firefighting operations, vertical ventilation helps improve visibility, reduce heat and smoke conditions, and allows firefighters inside to more effectively locate the seat of the fire, advance hose lines, and search for potential victims.

💪 Different assignments. One coordinated attack. One mission.

This is just one example of how Metro Fire crews work together on the fireground, with each company performing critical assignments to protect lives and property.

🚨 SAFETY REMINDER: Working smoke alarms provide an early warning when seconds matter. Make sure you have working smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every level of your home.

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10/23/2026

🚒 Metro Fire Announces the Retirement of Fire Chief Adam House

After 36 years of dedicated public service, including more than 26 years with the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, Fire Chief Adam A. House has announced his decision to retire, with a projected retirement date of December 30, 2026.

Throughout his career, Chief House has been instrumental in developing future leaders, building strong teams, and strengthening the connection between Metro Fire and the communities we serve.

His career has grown alongside our District, giving him a unique understanding of its history, its people, and its mission. His leadership, dedication, and contributions have helped shape Metro Fire into the organization it is today.

In announcing his retirement, Chief House shared:

“Serving as your Fire Chief alongside the exceptional members of this District has been one of the greatest honors of my career.”

As Metro Fire prepares for this leadership transition, Chief House and Deputy Chief Adam Mitchell will work closely with the District’s Board of Directors to ensure a smooth and thoughtful transition that supports our members, maintains organizational stability, and positions Metro Fire for continued success.

Deputy Chief Adam Mitchell will continue serving as Acting Fire Chief, providing continuity of leadership and ensuring Metro Fire remains focused on delivering the exceptional emergency services our communities depend on.

On behalf of the Metro Fire Board of Directors and the entire District, we extend our sincere appreciation to Chief House for his decades of dedicated service and leadership.

Thank you, Chief House, for your commitment to our members, our organization, and the communities we serve. We wish you and your family the very best in this next chapter. 🚒

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10/22/2026

🚒 Come On In! You’re Invited!

Join Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District for an Open House at Fire Station 106 this Saturday, October 24!

Bring the family, tour the station, meet your local firefighters, pick up some Metro Fire swag, learn fire and life safety tips, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the fire station!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 a.m. – Noon
📍 2200 Park Towne Circle, Sacramento

We look forward to welcoming our community and sharing a little of what we do every day. See you there! 🚒

10/21/2026

The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District recognizes the outstanding teamwork and dedication demonstrated by Engine 103 and Medic 624 during a recent life-threatening cardiac emergency.

Crews responded to a patient experiencing chest pain whose condition quickly deteriorated. Working together, Engine 103 and Medic 624 responded to multiple episodes of cardiac instability, including a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm.

Through quick action, strong clinical judgment, and coordinated teamwork, crews worked to restore a stable heart rhythm and support the patient’s breathing and circulation. Their care continued throughout transport and the transfer to hospital staff, where the patient required additional resuscitative efforts.

The care provided by these crews played an important role in the patient’s survival. His recovery and the lasting impact on his family are powerful reminders that the work our members do extends far beyond the emergency itself.

We are proud to recognize Captain Scott Baird, Engineer Jordan Majestic, Firefighter/Paramedic Jacob Gubbins, Paramedic Erik McKinnon, and EMT Glory Barthel for their professionalism, compassion, and commitment to the people we serve.

Thank you for the difference you make in our community every day. ❤️

10/20/2026

Thank you to CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit for continuing to provide opportunities to Metro Fire to gain training and experience through interagency partnerships.

Today, Captain Taylor Loheit participated in a Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) near Sly Park in El Dorado County, gaining invaluable experience in firing operations and resource management.

Collaborative fire protection extends well beyond jurisdictional boundaries. It is foundational to the California Fire Service and its success depends on interoperational readiness, experience, and functionality.

10/16/2026

Captain Jim Ellis is recognized for his outstanding contributions to Metro Fire’s EMS Division over the past three years. From leading the Citizen Responder Program and empowering community members with lifesaving CPR and AED skills to mentoring future paramedics and supporting the well-being of his fellow firefighters, Captain Ellis exemplifies what it means to lead through service.

His dedication, collaborative leadership, and commitment to developing others have strengthened our team, enhanced community preparedness, and helped advance the future of EMS. His impact reaches far beyond the responsibilities of his position—it’s reflected in the people he supports, the lives his work helps save, and the culture of excellence he inspires.

As Captain Ellis shared in his speech, his goal is to leave the next generation and the fire service better than he found them. Through his leadership, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to others, he is building that legacy every day.

Congratulations, Captain Ellis, on this well-deserved recognition. Thank you for making a lasting difference in our department, our profession, and the community we serve. 👏

Address

10545 Armstrong Avenue
Mather, CA
95655

Website

https://www.metrofire.ca.gov/

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