West Sacramento Fire Department

08/10/2026

Close Before You Doze.
We shut bedroom doors for privacy and comfort, but during a house fire, that closed door can be a lifesaving barrier.

Testing from the Fire Safety Research Institute shows the difference:

• An open bedroom can reach over 1,000°F.
• A bedroom with a closed door may stay near 100°F, with far less smoke and carbon monoxide.

Those few inches of wood give you precious time to wake up, call 911, or find another way out.
A closed door is powerful, but it doesn’t replace working smoke alarms or a practiced escape plan. Make sure your home has smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every level.

Small action. Big protection. Close Before You Doze.

08/06/2026

The West Sacramento Fire Department currently has personnel assigned to the Gann Incident in Calaveras County as part of California's mutual aid system. As of August 6, the incident has burned 10,374 acres and is 26% contained. More than 2,700 personnel, including 247 fire engines and 12 helicopters, are assigned to the incident. The fire has destroyed seven structures, continues to threaten more than 900 structures, and has resulted in one reported firefighter injury.

WSFD members are serving in several operational and support roles across the incident. Engine OES 8435, staffed by Muntz, Dries, Khan, and Perry, is assigned to a 24-hour operational period and remains first up for initial attack assignments while conducting mop-up. Captain Irvine is assigned as the Line EMT on a 24-hour operational period and rotated off the line this morning for a scheduled rest period. Captain Bohnet is working a 12-hour Logistics assignment, coordinating equipment and resource support, and Battalion Chief Pfeifer began a 24-hour assignment as the incident Safety Officer.

The department continues to maintain staffing through backfill assignments while personnel are deployed. Additional updates can be found here: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2026/8/3/gann-fire

08/05/2026

You may be seeing wildfire smoke in the news. While we aren't seeing any today, it is important to keep these things in mind, as wildfire smoke can impact air quality fast, even miles away from a fire. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe:

• Check local air quality reports regularly
• Stay indoors with windows and doors closed
• Use clean, filtered air (HEPA filters if available)
• Avoid strenuous outdoor activities when smoke levels rise
• If you must go outside in smoky conditions, consider a well‑fitted N95 mask
• Keep pets indoors during poor air quality events
• Watch for symptoms like coughing, headaches, or difficulty breathing
Staying informed and prepared helps protect your health during smoky conditions.

08/03/2026

Recruitment for the January 2027 Dispatcher Academy is now open!

Application Period: August 3 – September 4

Join a team dedicated to serving the community and helping first responders when they need it most!

www.yolo911.org/joinourteam

07/31/2026

Stay Safe, Stay Ready! Join Our Senior Fire Safety Class!
We’re excited to kick off our Senior Fire Safety Series with our first class on Monday, August 3 at 1:00 PM at the Community Center!
Come learn simple, practical ways to help keep yourself, your home, and your loved ones safer. We’ll share important fire prevention tips, safety information, and resources designed specifically for seniors.
Plus, enjoy safety-related giveaways at every class!
Monday, August 3
1:00 PM
Community Center
Don’t miss this great opportunity to make your home safer!
To sign up, call 916-617-5320
Register online at
We can’t wait to see you there!

07/30/2026

07/16/2026

On a 100-degree day, the inside of a parked car can reach deadly temperatures in minutes. 🌡️🚨

It's critical to prevent a child hot car tragedy with these simple rules:
🟡 Lock up — even at home.
🟡 Keep key fobs and car keys out of reach.
🟡 Teach kids that cars are not play areas.

If you see a child alone in a vehicle, call 911 immediately.

07/09/2026

Yesterday evening (7/7/26), crews from Engine 45 and OES 8435 responded quickly to a grass fire that started at about a quarter acre and was spreading at a moderate pace. As winds picked up, fire activity intensified and the incident was upgraded to a first-alarm grass fire.

Metro Copter 3 joined the fight from above, dropping water with precision on the heavy timber to help secure both flanks of the fire.

Thanks to fast, coordinated work from every unit on scene, forward progress was stopped at approximately one acre. Wildland crews stayed on site to complete a thorough mop-up, making sure the area was fully secured before clearing.

No homes or structures were affected, and no injuries were reported.

Great work by everyone involved! 🚒🔥🚁💧
📍 West Sacramento, CA

07/02/2026

On Friday, June 26, our West Sacramento Fire Fighters led a first aid and cpr class for the West Sacramento Police Department Youth Academy! What a great opportunity to build confidence and knowledge in the next generation of leaders.

07/02/2026

Today, Wednesday, July 1, West Sacramento Fire Department crews responded to the Capital Yards Apartments for a reported structure fire.
Upon arrival, crews observed smoke coming from a third-story apartment. Crews quickly searched the unit and confirmed that all residents had safely evacuated. During the search, firefighters also located and rescued two feline residents.
Thanks to the rapid response of emergency personnel, the fire was confined to the single unit, minimizing damage to the rest of the building. The American Red Cross was contacted to assist the displaced residents.
We would like to thank our automatic aid partners at the Sacramento Fire Department , City of Davis Fire Department and American Medical Response - Sacramento Valley EMS for their assistance on scene and for providing coverage within the City while our crews were committed to the incident.