Newman Firefighters Association

10/11/2026

🚒 Fire Prevention Week 2026 🚒🔥

Members of the Newman Fire Department had the opportunity this week to spend time with the Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District during Fire Prevention Week (October 4–10). This year’s NFPA theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” focuses on practical habits that help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires in our homes and communities.

Students joined classroom presentations on fire safety, explored Engine 55 and its equipment, met Sparky the Fire Dog, and watched (and cheered during) a gear-donning demonstration by our firefighters. The energy, questions, and engagement from the kids was outstanding.

Thank you to the staff and students at Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District for the warm welcome, and to the volunteer firefighters who made these visits possible. Fire prevention education remains one of the most effective ways we protect our community.

A few quick reminders from this year’s theme:

✔️Use the charger and cord that came with the device (or one approved by the manufacturer).
✔️Charge on a hard, flat surface—not on beds, couches, or under pillows.
✔️Unplug devices once they are fully charged.
✔️Stop using a device that is swelling, extremely hot, leaking, smoking, or making unusual sounds.

Let’s all charge into fire safety. Stay safe, Newman!

10/10/2026

Your Newman Firefighters Association is grateful for this award. It will provide necessary operational equipment to keep our community safe.

We look forward to receiving these essential pieces of safety equipment.

FEMA awarded $648 million in grant funding to fire departments and other emergency response organizations across the country: fema.gov/press-release/20260930/fema-awards-648-million-more-1600-fire-departments-and-other-first-responder

First responders play an essential role in keeping Americans safe. FEMA provides resources to ensure they have the equipment, staff, and training they need to quickly and effectively respond to emergencies. By supporting fire departments and first responder organizations, FEMA strengthens the resilience of communities nationwide.

10/09/2026

Your Newman Firefighters Association is excited to receive funding to enhance safety of its firefighters. Thank you California Fire Foundation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

The California Fire Foundation is happy to highlight and support our grantee recipients who are tirelessly working to keep our communities safe from . Learn more about our grant program at cafirefoundation.org/grants In partnership with PG&E

10/03/2026

🚧 ATTENTION! 🚧

This is a notification that TBS Contractors will be starting construction services on the 🇺🇸 Veterans Plaza 🇺🇸 on Monday, October 5th, 2026.

Please adhere to all posted “NO PARKING” signs and all temporary traffic control devices.

If there are any questions, please contact TBS Contractors at (209) 384-8424.

09/29/2026

We have the absolute best neighbors! ❤️ 🚒 Huge thanks to Just A Girl Events for stopping by Newman Station 55 yesterday to surprise us with these beautiful balloons for .

We are incredibly proud to serve the Newman community every single day, and thoughtful gestures like this mean the world to our crew. Thank you for the sweet surprise and for always supporting local!

09/19/2026

Stop by and see the Newman Firefighters Association during the Stanislaus County Preparedness Day event at Stanislaus State.

The event is underway today from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The department is displaying its cooling station for event guests beneath the red Newman Fire Department canopy.

Visitors are welcome to rest in the shade, obtain water, and speak with firefighters about household preparedness.

Thank you to Stanislaus County Office of Emergency Services for hosting this community event.

09/12/2026

09/10/2026

Trunk or Treat Participants Wanted! 🚗🎃
The City of Newman is excited to host our Annual Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 30!

We are now accepting participation applications from local organizations, businesses, schools, community groups, and community members who would like to decorate a trunk and help make this a fun and safe Halloween celebration for our community.

Participation applications are now available!

Completed applications may be submitted:

In person at City Hall
938 Fresno Street, Newman

By email
[email protected]

08/29/2026

**ATTENTION NEWMAN RESIDENTS**

Join us Saturday September 12th for a Community Cleanup Day!

ITEMS THAT CANNOT BE DUMPED ARE:

• Household hazardous wastes (HHW) such as cleaners, bleach, paint and other chemicals (i.e. pool chemicals, pesticides, etc.);
• Automobile fluids, such as motor oil, antifreeze, and brake fluid;
• Explosives, such as fireworks;
• Any flammable liquid;
• Sealed 55-gallon barrels;
• Scrap tires;
• Lead-acid batteries (i.e. car batteries);
• Debris containing asbestos;
• Certain appliances that contain toxic chemicals, such as refrigerators, containing freon;
• Dead animals;
• Televisions; monitors, computers, batteries, copiers, fax machines, telephone, and fluorescent lights

See you then!

06/18/2026

This year, one of our Newman Firefighters Association members attended and participated in the digital scavenger hunt. Their participation won them third place and a one-year supply of .

We're thinking a one-year supply might not quite cover it at this rate. What do you think?