National Weather Service issues High Wind and Red Flag Warnings beginning Wednesday at 6 PM
As San Diego County is about to go under High Wind and Red Flag Warnings beginning this evening at 6 PM https://www.weather.gov/sgx/, the Fire Safe […]
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Tips to prevent garage fires from the U.S. Fire Administration; SDFD posts video of Lipmann Fire
On Tuesday, November 24, San Diego Fire-Rescue responded to a residential structure fire in the 7000 block of Lipmann Street in University City. The cause […]
Councilmember Barbara Bry reporting from Fire Station 50 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
As posted on Facebook @BarbaraBryD1 Councilmember Barbara Bry: Fire Station 50 in University City is officially open! We’ve seen University City and the surrounding areas […]
SDFR: Watch Michelle Khare and your SD Fire-Rescue lifeguards in this spectacular video
As shared by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department on Facebook @SDFDofficial: Without any prior training, I decided to see how I would fare against some […]
Red Cross: Home Fires? Wildfires? Floods and Landslides? Earthquakes? Time to Get Prepared with Free Online Presentations
From Jaquez Harris, Preparedness Coordinator, American Red Cross Southern California Region: This year has brought an unprecedented fire season to California. Now, more than ever […]
City Offering Free Sandbags as well as Storm Preparedness and Flooding Prevention Tips
Update: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, some hours may have changed. If you’re going to Standley Recreation Center, please call ahead. Their phone number is 858-552-1652. You […]
Defensible Space and Brush Management in Canyons
From Louis Rodolico and Tom Cartier: Homes located next to canyons are required to have 100 feet of defensible space. This is the area where combustible […]
Local Fire Hydrants Looking Good and Working Fine
City Water Department crews are busy throughout University City performing fire hydrant preventative maintenance such as testing water pressure and valve function. Fire hydrants are […]
Q&A: What does San Diego County do? Here’s a two-minute video introduction from the County News Service
The County Board of Supervisors has three seats up for election this November. Not sure exactly what the County does? Here’s a basic overview in […]
Thur, Oct 15: Get Ready to ShakeOut! It’s the San Diego California Earthquake Drill
It’s time to practice what to do during an earthquake. From the County News Center: The pandemic has many of us working or studying from […]
Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen during Fire Prevention Week
Did you know that cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the United States? And that almost half (44%) […]
SDFR & FSC: During Fire Prevention week, tour a fire station and learn about fire safety in the kitchen
From Fire Captain M. Doan: Fire Prevention Week 2020 begins on October 4. Because of the pandemic, SD Fire-Rescue will present three virtual events via […]
CAL FIRE and County Fire Authority present San Diego County Wildfire Resiliency Improvements report
County News Center 09/29/2020: The County continues to bolster its ability to protect itself from wildfires, and a report outlining dozens of steps taken was […]
Monday, September 28: Waking up to a Heat Advisory and Red Flag Warning; Stay Safe University City
The National Weather Service has issued warnings for southern California for Monday, September 28, 2020, that include the San Diego area. A Red Flag Warning […]
Fire Safe Council University City looks back on its first year with news of the past, present, and future
The Fire Safe Council of San Diego County helps residents protect their families and homes from wildfire. Through our programs and services we foster fire […]
Gillespie Field hosts Military Firefighting Helicopters to Help Fight the #ValleyFire
CAL Fire announced on Monday, September 7, 2020, that it will exercise an agreement it has with the Navy’s Third Fleet and the First Marine […]
HPWREN: What’s the view? Check out the mountain top cameras in the San Diego area
As posted on their homepage: The High Performance Wireless Research and Education Network (HPWREN), a University of California San Diego partnership project led by the […]
SDCountyEmergency: Your Go-To Site for up to date #ValleyFire Evacuation and Recovery Information
On September 6, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation for San Diego County due to the Valley Fire. The San Diego County Emergency […]
Q&A: How does the #ValleyFire compare to some of the largest fires in San Diego County?
10Nuews update from Tuesday evening September 9, 2020: The flames had spread over an estimated 17,565 acres and destroyed at least 11 residences and 25 […]
Broadcastify Police & Fire Scanner: Keep up with Public Safety incidents in Real Time; Get these Helpful Apps Today
From Fire Safe Council University City: Are you wondering how to get real-time information about police and fire-rescue activity in our area? Listen to the […]