Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department

06/01/2026

Help us celebrate a truly bright milestone!

We invite the community to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Centennial Light—recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's longest-burning light bulb—on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Station 6.

The family-friendly celebration will feature live music, kids' activities, historic displays, food, and a brief ceremony honoring 125 years of this remarkable Livermore landmark.

Installed in 1901, the Centennial Light has been shining for more than a century, becoming a symbol of Livermore's history and a point of fascination for visitors from around the world.

05/28/2026

🔥 The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Captain James Smith to the rank of Battalion Chief.

Throughout his distinguished career with LPFD, Chief Smith has consistently demonstrated the qualities that define exceptional fire service leadership. His commitment to operational excellence, the safety of his personnel, and the welfare of the communities we serve has been unwavering.

Chief Smith brings to this role a proven record in the leadership competencies essential to command at the battalion level: personnel leadership, incident command, crew safety & accountability, interagency communication, operational planning, and community stewardship.

Please join the members of LPFD in congratulating Battalion Chief Smith on this well-deserved advancement.

Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Local 1974

05/22/2026

☕🚓🚒 Coffee & Community Safety at Chick-fil-A! 🚒🚓☕

Join us for a fun meet-and-greet with public safety personnel from Police and Fire!

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Chick-fil-A

Come enjoy coffee and connect with your Pleasanton Police Department and Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department!

☕🚓🚒 Coffee & Community Safety at Chick-fil-A! 🚒🚓☕

Join us for a fun meet-and-greet with public safety personnel from Police and Fire!

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Chick-fil-A

Come enjoy coffee and connect with your Pleasanton Police Department and Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department!

05/22/2026

🚒 Today, we say farewell to a true pillar of the LPFD family.

After more than 33 years of dedicated service to the fire service, Deputy Chief Kurtis Dickey officially retires today, May 22, 2026. His leadership, commitment, and sacrifice have made our department and our community stronger and safer.

Deputy Chief Dickey, your years of service will never be forgotten. Thank you for everything you’ve given to this department and the people we protect. We wish you a well-earned and happy retirement! 🎉

05/13/2026

❤️ Cardiac Arrest Save Recognition ❤️

The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department would like to recognize the outstanding efforts of Engine 98’s crew for their exceptional response to a recent cardiac arrest call.

Through rapid assessment, strong teamwork, and high-quality patient care, their actions contributed to a successful resuscitation and positive patient outcome. Moments like this are a powerful reminder of the life-saving impact our personnel have on our community every single day.

We are incredibly proud to recognize:

⭐ Captain Smith
⭐ Engineer Newton
⭐ Firefighter-Paramedic Olivo

We also want to take a moment to give a very special and well-deserved shoutout to the Alameda County Regional Emergency Communications Center (ACRECC) Dispatchers. Every successful resuscitation is a team effort, and ACRECC is an essential part of that team.

05/09/2026

🏆 Congratulations to LPFD Captain Jorge Diaz on being selected as the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department’s Firefighter of the Year. 🏆

Chosen by his peers, Captain Diaz was recognized for his leadership, dedication to service, and commitment to both the department and the communities we proudly serve.

This honor reflects the respect and appreciation he has earned from those who work alongside him every day.

Captain Diaz was recognized at the 32nd Annual Red, Blue & Gold Awards Banquet, hosted by the Tri Valley Knights of Columbus, alongside outstanding public safety professionals from agencies throughout the Tri Valley.

Please join us in congratulating Captain Jorge Diaz on this well deserved recognition!

05/08/2026

🔥 Wildfire Prevention Month is a great reminder that preparedness starts at home.

This week’s preparedness tip: 📌

Create defensible space around your home. Clear dry grass, leaves, and debris from around your property and keep trees and shrubs trimmed away from structures. Small steps now can help reduce fire risk during peak wildfire season.

05/01/2026

🔥 May is National Wildfire Preparedness Month 🔥

Wildfire season is approaching, and now is the time to get ready.

We’re kicking off the month by launching our new preparedness webpage, designed to make it easier than ever to protect yourself, your family, and your home.

✅ Step 1: Sign up for local emergency alerts
Getting real-time notifications can make all the difference during an emergency. Make sure you’re registered to receive alerts so you can act quickly when it matters most.

👉 Visit our new website to get started and access helpful preparedness resources.
Throughout May, we’ll be sharing simple, practical steps you can take to stay safe and be prepared.

🖇️ https://bit.ly/4ukTTb7

📲 Follow us all month long for tips, tools, and guidance to help you get ready for wildfire season.

04/22/2026

Today we celebrate Administrative Professionals Day!

From greeting community members with a warm welcome to supporting every division across our organization, your work touches every corner of what we do. You are the steady hands, the problem-solvers, and the connectors who keep things moving forward.

Simply put, you are the glue that holds us together.

Thank you for all that you do to support our team and serve our community with professionalism, care, and heart.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 💐

04/13/2026

During the most critical moments, when every second counts, there is a calm voice on the other end of the line, guiding, supporting, and coordinating help.

Our dispatchers are the unsung heroes of 9-1-1, working behind the scenes to bring order in the midst of chaos.

While their dedication deserves recognition every single day, this week during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we take a moment to honor the incredible professionals at the Alameda County Regional Emergency Communications Center.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment, your strength under pressure, and your dedication to serving our community. We see you, we appreciate you, and we are grateful for all that you do. 🖤💛🖤