Alameda Fire Department
AFD Offers Demonstration of Water Rescue Capabilities
On Wednesday, March 16, The Sun had the honor of attending a demonstration of up-to-date water rescue procedures, led by our friends and partners at the Alameda Fire Department.
Security Cameras Help Deter Fires at Encinal
In January, Encinal High School (EHS) installed eight surveillance cameras in response to the overwhelming number of fire alarms being pulled throughout the course of 2019. The cameras were an attempt to deter students from pulling alarms and setting fires on campus.
First Responders Rescue Swimmer
The Alameda Fire Department (AFD) joined the Alameda Police Department (APD) and Oakland Fire Department (OFD) to rescue a person in distress in the waters of the Oakland Estuary.
Suspicious Fires Doused at Park
Two suspicious fires brought Alameda Fire Department (AFD) to Woodstock Park, 351 Cypress St., in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 13. The first call at 1:51 a.m. involved a trash-can fire that firefighters quickly extinguished.
Canine Resident Thankful for Firefighters’ Help
When Alameda firefighters responded to a reported structure fire on Bay Farm Island, they found light smoke throughout the house caused by unattended food left on the stove. They forced entry into the home and were greeted by an unexpected occupant that was very happy to see them.
AFD Offers Safety Help
The Alameda Fire Department’s (AFD) Home Safety Program provides much-needed services to low-to-moderate income residents older than 62 and to the disabled of any age. The program provides and installs the newly required 10-year-maintenance-free smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
