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Posted on: September 26, 2023

Wildfire Ready: Helping Your Kids Learn About and Prepare for Wildfires

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When helping your children learn about the historical wildfire events in Sonoma County and the City, or active Wildfire events in other places in California, sometimes it can be hard to know where to start.  Educating children about wildfire prep...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Wildfire Ready: Outdoor Cooking Safety and Accidental Ignition Prevention

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Outdoor cooking during wildfire season can be enjoyable and safe when you take the necessary precautions. By following these tips, you can help prevent unintentional ignition, reduce the risk of wildfires, and ensure the safety of yourself, your loved one...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: September 14, 2023

Wildfire Ready: Know your Zones! Evacuation Zone 101

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In the event of a large-scale emergency requiring mass evacuations, the City of Santa Rosa has developed designated evacuation zones for the entire community. Have you looked up what designated evacuation zone you are in? It is ...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: September 6, 2023

Fire Prevention 101: Fire Safety in the Kitchen

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Kitchen fire safety is of paramount importance, as kitchen fires pose a significant threat to both property and lives. Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the United States according to the National Fire Protection Associa...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: August 29, 2023

September 2023: National Emergency Preparedness Month, Firefighter Story Hour, and More!

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As September dawns upon us, so does National Emergency Preparedness Month—a timely transition from working hard to prepare for Wildfire Season in the City of Santa Rosa.  

Why September?  

September is an ideal month to ...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: August 23, 2023

Santa Rosa Fire and Police Departments Provide Essential Mutual Aid Across the State

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Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD): 

On Sunday, SRPD responded to a mutual aid request, sending a dedicated team of law enforcement to Del Norte County to assist with the Smith River Complex Fires. The fire, which has prompted widespread evacuati...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: August 2, 2023

Wildfire Ready: Preparing Household Pets and Non-Commercial Livestock for a Wildfire Evacuation

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Wildfire preparedness for livestock and pets is crucial to ensure their safety and well-being in the event of a wildfire. Here are some essential tips to help you prepare:

  1. Create Defensible Space: Clear vegetation, debris, and flammable materials around ba...
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Fire Department News
Posted on: July 25, 2023

Wildfire Ready: 10 Tips to Help Prepare Vulnerable Populations for a Wildfire Evacuation

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The City of Santa Rosa has made significant enhancements in our ability to alert and warn our community in the event of a disaster, including wildfires. Our goal is to provide early notification whenever possible, so our community has time to safely evacu...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: July 20, 2023

The Santa Rosa Fire Department’s Prescribed Burns Begin July 25th

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The Santa Rosa Fire Department is currently planning a prescribed burn for the undeveloped parkland on the northwest end of Youth Community Park, between Paradise Lane and Fulton Road, south of Piner Road. The burn is planned for Tuesday, July 25th, Wedne...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: July 18, 2023

Wildfire Ready: Understanding the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) in Santa Rosa

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The City of Santa Rosa is an ecologically beautiful and diverse city to call home. This scenic landscape comes with its share of challenges, particularly when it comes to the wildland-urban interface (WUI). The WUI encompasses the areas where homes, infra...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: July 3, 2023

Joint Message from Police Chief Cregan and Fire Chief Westrope Ahead of July 4th Celebrations

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Following a very rainy season and several late-season storms, there is an abundance of dry seasonal grasses across Santa Rosa. Residents and visitors are strongly urged to make safe choices and NOT use fireworks when celebrating the Fourth of July locally...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: July 3, 2023

Wildfire Ready: Deck and Balcony Safety Considerations for Wildfire Season

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Deck Safety Tips

Decks are often one of the most beautiful parts of a home, but they can also contribute to the spread of a wildfire. There are several critical steps that you can take, that range from the type of material used to construct the balcony or ...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: June 29, 2023

Wildfire Ready: Warm Weather and Fire Danger Signs

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The Santa Rosa Fire Department has continued to evaluate and implement ways to communicate with our community about the threat of wildfire and the need for heightened awareness during times of elevated fire risk and extreme fire weather. The messages are ...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: June 20, 2023

Wildfire Ready: Gutter Guards & Vent Screens - Why They are an Important Part of Home Hardening

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During a wildfire, homes can be threatened by:

  1. Radiant heat 
  2. Direct flame contact
  3. Wind-blown embers

In wildfire events, 60-90% of home loss is due to embers. Installing gutter guards and retrofitting your vent screens are some of the easiest ways to ...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: June 13, 2023

Wildfire Ready: Considerations for Using Mulch for Groundcover Within 0-5ft of Your Home

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When it comes to mulch, certain types have the potential to be more combustible than others and additional factors can contribute to this risk. Residents located in or around our Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) should learn about the best...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: June 6, 2023

One Less Spark – One Less Wildfire

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The “One Less Spark – One Less Wildfire” campaign is designed to provide constant reminders during this fire season to reduce the number of vehicle and equipment caused fires throughout our community and across the s...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: June 1, 2023

Weed Abatement Ordinance Starts June 5, 2023 for Property Owners

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The City of Santa Rosa Fire Department officially declares Monday, June 5, 2023, as the start of this year’s wildfire season in the City Santa Rosa. Residents are reminded to maintain properties and keep emergency plans current.

The declaration i...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: May 30, 2023

CivicReady Test Message, May 31, 2023 at 10 a.m.

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Hey, Santa Rosa! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 31, at approximately 10 a.m.! We want to keep you well-informed and that's why we are conducting a test of the CivicReady mass notification system.

Test of the CivicReady System: ?? Date: Wed...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Wildfire Ready: Maintaining Weeds & Dry Grasses During Wildfire Season

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Recent warm weather conditions served as a good reminder for Santa Rosa residents and landscape contractors to do their part to reduce the continued threat of wildfires this season by using proper equipment and adhere to the following recommendations when...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: May 17, 2023

Are you Registered for CivicReady? Upcoming System Test on May 31

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Are you receiving CivicReady messages from the Santa Rosa Fire and Police Departments? In November 2021, the City implemented a new mass communications tool, CivicReady, to issue Public Safety News and Alerts. While CivicReady has replaced Nixle, SoCoAler...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: May 9, 2023

Wildfire Ready: Ladder Fuels & Proper Removal

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WHAT are ladder fuels? A fuel ladder or ladder fuel is a Fire Service term for live or dead vegetation that allows a fire to climb up from the ground level landscape or forest floor and into the tree canopy. Common ladder fuels include tall grasses, shrub...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: May 2, 2023

May is Wildfire Awareness Month! Santa Rosa Fire Department is Here to Help YOU Get Ready

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The City of Santa Rosa Fire Department anticipates the start of this year’s wildfire season locally in early June in Santa Rosa. The date will be determined following late-season rains, current weather, and long-range forecasts.

The Fire Departme...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: February 8, 2023

CivicReady: Your Questions Answered!

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We have received questions about how CivicReady operates, when the City sends out messages, and what format we send them in, so we are sharing the answers to the most frequently asked questions below:

1. Why did the City of Santa Rosa switch from Nixle to ...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Meet the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa’s 2022 Public Safety Award Winners

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Each year the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa honors an outstanding police officer and firefighter from Santa Rosa. This year, the exemplary contributions of Santa Rosa Police Department’s Officer Irfaan Jaleel and Santa Rosa Fire Department&rsquo...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: November 10, 2022

The City of Santa Rosa is Transitioning from Nixle to CivicReady for Public Safety Alerts and News

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As of Dec. 16, 2022, the Santa Rosa Police Department and Santa Rosa Fire Department will no longer be using Nixle for public safety alerts, press releases, and information notifications. All Santa Rosa Nixle subscribers will have to register with CivicRe...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: November 7, 2022

Santa Rosa Fire Department Officially Declares the End of 2022 Wildfire Season in Santa Rosa

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The City of Santa Rosa Fire Department (SRFD) has officially declared the end of the 2022 wildfire season in Santa Rosa, CA. While conditions around the region and state vary, locally, Santa Rosa has received enough beneficial rainfall, with more forecast...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: November 2, 2022

Wildfire to Rain Ready: Roofing

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Roofs and certain types of roofing materials are extremely susceptible to wildfires. It is important to know which roofing materials to use and what can be done on and around your roof to help reduce the chances of a fire spreading to it.

During a wildfire...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: October 27, 2022

Be Halloween Safe

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Halloween is an exciting and spooky time of year, but it is also an important time to practice fire and personal safety. Often, decorations are the first materials to ignite in home fires and numerous others are started by candles. The following safety pr...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: October 20, 2022

Wildfire Ready: Preparing Your Deck for Fire Season and Making it Safer

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Decks are often one of the most beautiful parts of a home, but they can also contribute to the spread of a wildfire. There are several critical steps that you can take, that range from the type of material used to construct the balcony or deck, to keeping...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: October 13, 2022

Wildfire Ready: Tips for Preparing to Evacuate Pets and Animals

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Pets are important members of your family, so they need to be included in your family’s emergency plan. Owners of pets and animals should plan and prepare to evacuate their pets in the event of a wildfire. Preparing animals for an evacuation req...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: October 5, 2022

Wildfire Ready: Preparing Our Vulnerable Populations to Evacuate From a Wildfire

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The City of Santa Rosa has made significant enhancements in our ability to alert and warn our community in the event of a disaster, including wildfires. Our goal is to provide early notification whenever possible, so our community has time to safely evacu...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: September 28, 2022

Wildfire Ready: Remote Automatic Weather Stations (RAWS) and Wildland Danger Signs

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The Santa Rosa Fire Department (SRFD) received grant funding through FEMA and CAL OES to purchase six Remote Automatic Weather Stations (RAWS). Five of the stations have been strategically placed...

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