Redding Fire Department

08/25/2026

🚨🩸 **THE BATTLE IS NECK AND NECK AT REDDING CITY HALL!** 🩸🚨

Who’s taking home the Battle of the Badges belt?! 🏆

It all comes down to YOU! There’s still time to swing by, donate blood, and help your team claim victory. 🔥🚒

Every donation counts, and there’s still time to change the score!

📍 Redding City Hall
⏰ We’re here until 4:45 PM

08/24/2026

🔥🚒 BATTLE OF THE BADGES IS BACK! 🚔🔥

The competition is ON! Redding Fire and Redding Police are going head-to-head to see who can bring home the coveted Blood Drive Championship Belt. 🏆

📅 When: Tomorrow, August 25
⏰ Time: 10:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
📍 Where: 777 Cypress Ave., Community Room
🏆 Prize: BRAGGING RIGHTS

Will you be helping Redding Fire claim its FIRST winning title? 👀

The score is close, so watch out, Redding Police Department… we have a hunch that belt may already be in escrow for new ownership. 🔥😎

Come donate, save lives, and help your favorite badge take the win!

Let the Battle of the Badges begin! 🩸🔥🚔

08/21/2026

The City of Redding has announced the retirement of Fire Chief Jerrod Vanlandingham following more than 30 years of public service. Chief Vanlandingham's last day in office will be today, Friday, August 21, 2026.

Vanlandingham has served the City of Redding for six years, joining the Redding Fire Department in 2020 after more than 25 years of public service in Colorado.

“The City is grateful for Chief Vanlandingham's years of service, leadership, and dedication to the Redding community,” said Interim City Manager Michael Webb. “He has had a distinguished career in public service, and we wish him a happy and well-deserved retirement.”

Deputy Fire Chief Jason Foley will assume the role of Interim Fire Chief following Vanlandingham's departure. Deputy Chief Foley has served with the City of Redding for 22 years and currently serves as the Deputy Fire Chief.

“Jason brings years of experience and a strong understanding of the organization to the interim role,” Webb said. “I am confident he will provide strong leadership during this transition.”

The City will provide updates on the recruitment process as information becomes available.

The City thanks Chief Vanlandingham for his years of service to Redding and wishes him all the best in his retirement.

08/19/2026

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Charging devices on a soft surface like a bed, couch, pillow or blanket is common, but did you know that doing so can trap heat and cause a fire?

ALWAYS charge on a flat surface, like an end table or desk, and unplug once the device is fully charged.

08/10/2026

A recent fire in the City of Redding destroyed residences and claimed the life of a pet. Here are a few reminders to help protect your loved ones.

🔥Please take a moment to properly extinguish and dispose of all smoking materials.

🔥Double-check that your smoke alarms are working and are placed within every bedroom and in front of every sleeping area. This early warning system saves lives.

🔥Help protect your people and your pets by signing up for Community Connect,
Learn more about this Redding Fire Department program that helps alert fire personnel to specific needs at your residence at https://www.communityconnect.io/info/ca-redding

🔥If you haven’t already, please sign up for AlertShasta, a system that sends alerts directly to your phone or email in an emergency. Register now at alertshasta.genasys.com/portal

🔥Know when it is time to go by properly identifying your evacuation zone. Find your zone here: protect.genasys.com

07/30/2026

🔥HOT WEATHER + DRY VEGETATION = FIRE DANGER

Redding, the heat is building—and so is our potential for wildfire.

As temperatures rise and humidity drops, even a small spark can become a fast-moving fire. Help protect our community:

🚫 Never toss cigarette butts from your vehicle.
🔥 Avoid parking on dry grass or brush.
🧹 Keep vegetation and combustible materials away from homes and structures.
⚡ Use extra caution with equipment that can create heat or sparks.
⛽️ Make sure you know how to safely use and store anything that could ignite a fire.

One careless spark can change everything.

Take a few minutes today to reduce your risk—and make sure you and your family are Ready, Set, GO!

07/28/2026

Drowning is fast, silent, and preventable! National Drowning Prevention Day may be over, but in Northern California, where lakes, rivers, swimming holes, and waterfalls are plentiful, every day is a good day to make water safety a priority.

Stay alert around all bodies of water and be prepared to respond in an emergency. Every second counts.

Check out this video from California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for some reminders on how to stay safe in and around the water.

07/14/2026

With triple-digit temperatures and low humidity returning to the area, now is a great time for a few reminders that can help reduce fire risk:

🔥Use all lawn mowers and other power tools before 10 am
🔥NEVER park on the grass
🔥Tow responsibly

07/07/2026

Protect your family in an emergency by signing up for Community Connect!

Community Connect is a secure online portal that provides the Redding Fire Department with critical details about your family, pets, property, and any special circumstances, including mobility issues or special needs - information they wouldn't otherwise know. Having these details can go a long way toward helping firefighters help you in an emergency.

This program is optional and secure, and your information is shared only with Fire professionals.

Sign up for Community Connect at

Find out more about Unified Fire Authority Community Connect, brought to you by the Redding Fire Department. Together, Building a Safer Community Through Prevention, Preparedness & Response.

07/02/2026

Planning to grill this Fourth of July weekend? Keep a three-foot kid and pet-free zone around your grill to prevent fires and burns. As a reminder, grills should be at least 10 feet away from any buildings and vegetation.