Willow Oak Fire Protection District

02/25/2026

12/03/2025

More exciting news for our District!

Thanks to an $80,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, our crews will receive new “jaws of life” rescue tools.

In the weeks ahead, we’ll be sharing videos and photos of these tools in action, including:

- Training sessions with our firefighters
- Community outreach events & demonstrations showing how these life‑saving tools protect our community

Follow our page to stay updated and see how this grant from the Ca OTS is making a real difference for Willow Oak.

California Office of Traffic Safety
Go Safely CA

12/03/2025

We are proud to announce that John Aulicino has been promoted to Fire Captain. He will be leading our C-Shift crew as of tomorrow.

We are excited to see him step into this new role. Please join us in congratulating Captain Aulicino on this well-deserved achievement!

12/01/2025

🔥 We’re Hiring! 🔥
The Willow Oak Fire Protection District is currently accepting applications for Fire Engineer OR Fire Engineer Trainee.
https://www.willowoakfire.gov/careers

10/14/2025

We're hiring!

10/13/2025

🔥 4th Annual Rib Cookoff – A Smokin’ Success! 🔥
🏆 Rib Feed Cookoff Results Are In! 🏆
🥇1st Place: Babadoo
🥈2nd Place: Rub Me Tender
🥉3rd Place: Joe & Bros BBQ
🏅4th Place: Bo Knows Ribs
🏅5th Place: All We Do Is Q
🏅6th Place: Cookin’ Dirty
🏅7th Place: Hays Bros BBQ
🏅8th Place: West Coast Honey Badgers
🏅9th Place: Blowin’ Smoke
🏅10th Place: Misfits
🏅11th Place: Your Sister Likes My Ribs
🏅12th Place: Hog Slappers
🏅13th Place: 3 Racks Deep
🏅14th Place: Reds Meat
🏅15th Place: RMEF
🏅16th Place: Hatanaka
🏅17th Place: Rib Rubbers
🏅18th Place: Big Block BBQ

We’re proud of every team that fired up their grills and shared their flavor with our community.

A huge thank-you to everyone who came out to support our annual Rib Feed — from the grill masters to the taste testers, and the judges!

🎶 Special thanks to our live entertainment, Four Barrel, for keeping the energy high and the crowd grooving all day long. Your music brought the perfect vibe to this event!

🎉 Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors! 🐖🔥
We’re filled with gratitude for the generous support of our sponsors who helped make this year’s Rib Cookoff unforgettable. Partnership fuels our mission and brings our community together in the most delicious way possible. We couldn’t have done it without you!

💛 With heartfelt thanks to the following individuals & businesses:
Diane DeMartini
Susan Frommelt
Julie & Ron Mifsud
Ginny Monroe
Scott Picanso
Dotty Pritchard
James Russell
Kevin Timothy

Ag Bitz
AgWest Farm Credit
Canevari Bros.
Course Co.
Frenchy's Liquor
Hall's Plumbing
Hunt & Sons LLC
Interstate Companies
Papé Machinery
Placer Title Company
RMEF
Sterling May Equipment Company
TS&L
Woodland True Valve Home Center

10/03/2025

🔥 Rib Cookoff Update 🔥
We’re officially SOLD OUT for tomorrow’s Rib Cookoff! 🎉 If you’ve got a ticket, we can’t wait to see you there. Please remember: entry is ticket-only — no exceptions at the gate.

If you missed out this year, there's always next year! Thanks for all the love and support — this event wouldn’t be what it is without you!

(Please be aware of individuals falsely claiming to sell tickets they “can’t use.” These offers are most likely scams. If you have unused tickets or are looking for legitimate options, contact us directly. We’re happy to help and ensure everything is handled properly.)

07/07/2025

On behalf of our district, we extend our deepest thanks to the Esparto Fire District, Chief Lawrence, Esparto Volunteer Firefighters Association and all the first responders who acted selflessly during the July 1 incident in Esparto.

Your courage, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to protecting lives in the face of danger exemplify the very best of public service. We are proud to stand alongside you in mutual support and shared purpose.

We also express our profound sympathy to the families and loved ones who suffered unimaginable loss in this tragedy. Our hearts are with you, and we mourn with our entire community as we process the impact of this heartbreaking event.

Thank you to everyone—on the front lines and behind the scenes—who gave their all and continue to do so. Your actions will not be forgotten.

02/28/2025

01/29/2025

We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming fundraiser raffle for a 2025 Honda Side by Side!

Purchase your raffle tickets now – $100 each!

Check out the attached flier for all the details.

Share this post with your friends and family to spread the word.

Let’s make this event a huge success together. Thank you for your support! 🙌

01/20/2025

We're hiring for Seasonal Firefighters. Visit our website for more information: www.willowoakfire.gov🔥🚒🚨