Tracy Fire Department In Battle To See Who Responds To All Medical EmergenciesMay 11, 2017 | Rich IbarraThe Tracy Fire Department says lives have been lost and others are in jeopardy because it is being prevented from responding to all medical emergencies. The first responder in some cases can be a city or two away. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Fire Ambulances With Diesel Exhaust Problems To Be ReplacedDecember 27, 2016 | Bob MoffittFirefighter Chris Harvey says paramedics have smelled diesel in the cabs and backs of the ambulance for several months.
Pulsepoint App Alerts Of Nearby EmergenciesJune 3, 2016 | Jonathan AyestasThe City of West Sacramento unveiled a free smartphone app that would alert nearby users of when someone nearby is in cardiac arrest.
Sacramento Fire Department Works To Mitigate Fire Fighter Exposure To Toxic ChemicalsMarch 4, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento and its fire department hope this will decrease the cancer rate of firefighters also. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fire That Killed Two Kids Was The Third In Three YearsDecember 17, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Dec. 1 fire that killed two children was the third fire at the home in three years. Investigators say candles are one of two probable causes, but can't say which caused the fire that gutted the home and killed the children.
You Can Be A First Responder With New Dispatch SystemDecember 14, 2015 | Bob MoffittFour Sacramento-area fire departments have joined a dispatch system called "PulsePoint" that contacts people trained in CPR to respond to emergency calls.
Council Kicks $452 Million Benefits Can Down The RoadDecember 9, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council says it needs to talk things over with the employees' unions first before voting on any options to deal with unfunded post-retirement health benefits.
Fatalities Prompt Winter Fire Risk WarningDecember 2, 2015 | Steve MilneTwo consecutive days of fatal house fires in the Sacramento area have prompted authorities to warn people about winter fire hazards. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Firefighters Deployed To Help Battle Rocky FireAugust 3, 2015 | Steve MilneFirefighters from throughout the state are helping CalFire battle the Rocky Fire and other wildfires throughout the region. That includes crews from the Sacramento City Fire Department. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Several Fires Burning Around Sacramento CityJuly 28, 2015Sacramento Fire Department is reporting three separate fire burning along the American River bike trail near Howe and Arden. In South Sacramento firefighters are fighting a large fire at a recycling center.
