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01/11/2025

The City of Oakland decision makers who are making the decision to cut your Oakland Fire Department staffing by 30% need to pay attention and listen to the LAFD Chief.
JUST IN: LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley doubles down on throwing Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass under the bus.

Crowley said Bass' leadership did "negatively impact" their efforts to stop the fire.

"Let me be clear. The $17M budget cut and elimination of our civilian positions like our mechanics did and has and will continue to severely impact our ability to repair our apparatus."

"Over the last 3 years, we have been clear that the fire department needs help. We can no longer sustain where we are."

"I have also requested multiple interim budgets... to show how understaffed, under-resourced, and underfunded the LAFD is."

01/11/2025

JUST IN: Los Angeles Fire Department chief Kristin Crowley turns on Los Angeles leadership, says they failed her.

Remarkable interview.

Crowley called out the city for having no water in the Santa Ynez Reservoir.

Reporter: "Did the city of Los Angeles fail you and your department?"

Crowley: "It's my job to stand up as a chief and exactly say what the fire department needs."

Reporter: "Did they fail you?"

Crowley: "Yes."

Today, Chief Covington spoke about the role Oakland Firefighters are playing in the statewide response to the LA wildfir...
01/10/2025

Today, Chief Covington spoke about the role Oakland Firefighters are playing in the statewide response to the LA wildfires, and the risks and proactive measures the City of Oakland takes to mitigate threats in a “year-round fire season.”
Watch:

We welcome back Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington to 'The Nine' to tell us how Oakland Fire is among the agencies that have sent strike teams down south to help with the destructive Los Angeles Fires.

01/10/2025
"The city administrator is gambling with the lives of Oakland residents," said Oakland Firefighter and resident Chris Ro...
01/10/2025

"The city administrator is gambling with the lives of Oakland residents," said Oakland Firefighter and resident Chris Robinson.
Join us and tell the Oakland City Council to reopen closed fire stations and protect Oaklanders.

Visit www.firesafeoakland.com today to learn more.

"The people and the citizens of Oakland and the residents still have a right to have normal protection," one resident said Monday.

Oakland Firefighters fully support the city council’s proposed sales tax measure being voted on today. It will bring cri...
01/09/2025

Oakland Firefighters fully support the city council’s proposed sales tax measure being voted on today. It will bring critical funding that will be used for keeping firehouses open, and Oaklanders safe.
Voters should encourage their council members to unanimously vote in favor of this measure, especially those who live in Districts 4 and 7. They are so vulnerable right now due to the reckless and dangerous closure of stations 25 & 28.


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Sound familiar? Oakland Fire Chief Covington warned our city council last month that cuts to our fire department is a da...
01/09/2025

Sound familiar? Oakland Fire Chief Covington warned our city council last month that cuts to our fire department is a dangerous plan. 3 stations are closed right now and the city is considering closing 4 more stations, nearly 30% of fire stations in Oakland.

Visit www.firesafeoakland.com and write a letter to the Oakland City Council today to reopen fire stations and stop the cuts.

The LA Fire Chief warned in the weeks before the devastating Palisades fire that the decision to cut the department’s budget by nearly $18 million would diminish its ability to prepare for and respond to large scale emergencies.

01/06/2025

  had a very busy year with a lot of companies hitting record high responses. 2024 Total Apparatus Responses:79,197Top 5...
01/06/2025

had a very busy year with a lot of companies hitting record high responses.

2024 Total Apparatus Responses:
79,197

Top 5 Engines:
#1 Engine 15- 5,344
#2 Engine 13- 4,389
#3 Engine 1- 4,157
#4 Engine 18- 4,150
#5 Engine 29- 4,082

Top 3 Trucks:
Truck 4- 2,213
Truck 6- 1,926
Truck 7- 1,880

Top 3 Double Houses:
Station 15 (ENG 15/TRK 4)- 7,557
Station 1 (ENG 1, TRK 1, BC 2, RES 1)- 7,134
Station 20 (ENG 20, TRK 7, BC 3)- 6,349

Structure Fire Responses: 719
Outside Fire Responses: 2,323
Vehicle Fire Responses: 1,386
Encampment Fire Responses: 1,173
Grass/Wildland Fires: 601
We are proud to serve and protect the citizens and visitors of



01/03/2025

One station set to be closed is near Joaquin Miller Park and the other is on Grass Valley Road near Chabot Regional Park.

01/02/2025

January 6, 2025, the Oakland Fire Department is set to operate with three fewer fire engines, impacting both our community and firefighters’ safety.

Closed fire stations:
- Station 10: 172 Santa Clara Ave
- Station 25: 2795 Butters Drive
- Station 28: 4615 Grass Valley Rd

To address this concerning development, reach out to your City Council member and stay updated by visiting the Fire Safe Oakland website: https://firesafeoakland.com







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12/27/2024
Our heart goes out to the family and their neighbors.
12/25/2024

Our heart goes out to the family and their neighbors.

A 37-year-old man was killed in a fire in Oakland after rescuing his family from a burning home on Christmas morning, authorities said.

The City Council has made a crucial decision to “temporarily close” two more fire stations. Station 10, previously close...
12/24/2024

The City Council has made a crucial decision to “temporarily close” two more fire stations. Station 10, previously closed for remodeling and retrofitting, will not be reopening, and now Stations 25 and 28 are also set to close early January until further notice.

It is imperative to take action and reach out to your council members without delay. This plan poses a significant risk to Oaklanders and Your voice matters in ensuring the safety and well-being of our community.

Fire Station 10- 172 Santa Clara Ave
Fire Station 25- 2795 Butters Drive
Fire Station 28- 4615 Grass Valley Rd

More information here: http://www.firesafeoakland.com









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