Official Twitter site for the Cosumnes Fire Department, serving the cities of Elk Grove and Galt in Sacramento County, California. Fire PIO - (916) 753-1999
Personnel from Cosumnes Fire and Sac Metro Fire worked to extinguish an electric vehicle that caught fire on the southbound onramp from Cosumnes River Blvd to Hwy 99. No fire department or civilian injuries were reported.
Cosumnes Fire crews responded to 259 calls for service on Dec 31-Jan 1. That's twice the amount in a typical 48-hour period. We thank our local, regional and state public safety partners and dispatchers who helped us serve and protect our community throughout these winter storms.
"Cosumnes Fire is saddened to share the tragic news that firefighter Albaro “Al” Meraz was killed today in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 99 near Sheldon Road while off-duty."
Read the full statement from Cosumnes Fire Chief Mike McLaughlin:
Cosumnes Fire is aware of reports of smoke in the Elk Grove area. There is not an active fire in Elk Grove. Our understanding is smoke is from a fire in the Bay Area that is drifting our way. Call 911 if you see flames or a column of smoke & be safe.
@CosumnesFire
@SRFECCMedia
UPDATE: Grass Fire on Eschinger contained to 100acres. Hay barn and livestock saved. No injuries reported. Cause of fire is under investigation. Assistance from
@metrofirepio
and Walnut Grove Fire District
The fire is currently at 40 acres with threats to approximately 20 structures. Crews in the field are coordinating evacuations with assistance from Elk Grove PD. Media crew should go to Sheldon Rd at Penta Way.
11 years ago we lost a beloved member of our fire family in the line of duty, Firefighter Richard Ibarra.
It was an honor and privilege to work alongside a man of your caliber. May we reflect and honor you today and always!
#134
2 of our Probationary Firefighters who recently completed their CFD Fire Academy had their first working structure fire of their careers! Brandon Mihelich was fire attack hoseline making a quick knockdown on the fire while Eric Jackson was part of the Two Out Team. Great work!
CFD crews responded to a confined space rescue at a construction site on Pringle Avenue in Galt. In collaboration with
@sacramentofire
@stocktonfire
, we successfully rescued a worker from a 35ft fall down a shaft. Person taken to local hospital with non-life threatening injuries
Cosumnes Fire Academy 18-1 is underway! 21 recruits have begun their journey into this rewarding career. For 22 weeks, they'll be trained and tested to the highest standards. Stay tuned as we chronicle the path ahead for the newest members of our Fire family.
#CFDAcademy18
One of our motor officers was involved in a collision on Hwy 99 near 12th Ave. The officer was transported to a local hospital.
@CHPSouthSac
is investigating the collision. We will provide more information as we get it and are able.
Four Cosumnes Fire personnel on OES Engine 381 are joining other regional agencies for a Type 1 mutual aid strike team to the Beckwourth Complex in the Plumas National Forest. Units will rendezvous locally and respond to the incident.
@SacFirePIO
@metrofirepio
@SRFECCMedia
This afternoon Cosumnes Fire and other regional agencies are adding a strike team of 5 wildland firefighting engines and personnel with a strike team leader from Cosumnes Fire to the Caldor Fire.
@SacFirePIO
@metrofirepio
@RSVL_Fire
Cosumnes Fire has two engines with 8 firefighters at the Oak Fire in Mariposa County. They are staffing CalOES Engines 8432 (wildland type 3) and 381 (structure type 1). Many thanks to these firefighters and those working extra shifts to maintain staffing levels here at home.
Cosumnes Fire crews are currently responding to assist residents out of a home surrounded by water in east Elk Grove. Incident is in the 9000 block of Mooney Road with a cross street of Grant Line Road. PIO is available at the scene.
Cosumnes Fire units are responding to a reported grass and brush fire caused by a vehicle fire in the area of NB I-5 and Laguna in western Elk Grove. PIO is on the way to the scene.
Cosumnes Fire and Metro Fire are deploying crews tonight to the Oak Fire. These two OES wildland engine crews will join with others from the region to assist with this new fire.
This morning Cosumnes Fire is deploying 1 engine & 1 strike team leader trainee as part of a California OES Type 1 engine strike team to the “Glass Fire” in Napa County.
Your Cosumnes Firefighters participated with others from throughout the region this morning in a memorial stair climb in honor of the 343 firefighters who paid the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.
#NeverForget
A fast moving grass fire in east Elk Grove that threatened structures was contained by fire crews from Cosumnes Fire, Sac Metro Fire and Wilton Fire. Only minor damage to 2 structures and no reported civilian or firefighter injuries.
Photo credit: Sac Metro Copter 2
Cosumnes Fire units are at the scene of 2 grass fires in Elk Grove and Galt. The first fire is near Hwy99 & Sheldon Rd in east Elk Grove. The second is in Galt near McKenzie Rd and Mingo. We will provide updates as they become available from the scene.
Cosumnes Fire strike team leaders and 1 wildland engine crew will depart on Monday morning for the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fires. They will be joined by 4 wildland engines from Placer County.
@SixRiversNF
@Cal_OES
#SixRiversLightningComplexfire
Today, Cosumnes CSD and our community celebrated the grand opening of Fire Station 77! 🚒🚑 Despite the heavy downpour, our spirits were high as we gathered at 8350 Poppy Ridge Road in Elk Grove to mark this significant milestone. Read the full story:
The fire service is a calling and Cosumnes Fire Chief Michael McLaughlin has answered the call with great professionalism and dignity for 32 years. As he prepares for his retirement in December, we thank him for his dedicated and selfless service to our community.
Forward progress of the fire has been stopped at approximately 30 acres. Thank you to the 911 callers that quickly reported this incident. Thanks to Sacramento Fire and Sac Metro Fire for your critical assistance.
@metrofirepio
@SacFirePIO
Your Cosumnes Firefighters are here for you and ready to answer your call for any emergency need.
We encourage our community to stay home except for essential activity, wear a mask, and keep your distance to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Firefighters are conducting wildland fire training burns at Franklin Field Airport near Elk Grove this week, June 7-12. Do not call 911 to report fire at the burn location when firefighters are present.
Cosumnes Fire units at scene of a structure fire in Elk Grove. Dispatched 4:38pm & arriving within 5 minutes. Due to high temperatures & risk to adjacent houses a 2nd alarm was called at 4:44pm. Fire is under control & units remaining at scene.
Cosumnes personnel are staffing an OES wildland engine at the
#OakFire
. They are working with units from Metro Fire and San Joaquin, Amador, and Calaveras Counties. Thanks to
@CBSSacramento
for speaking with us today about fighting and preventing wildfires.
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Today Cosumnes Fire responded to a grass fire in Elk Grove near Campbell Road. The fire was contained to 5 acres by the crews from Stations 76, 71, and 73. Please be prepared by creating defensible space.
Video from confined space rescue at 10:30am off Pringle ave. A construction worker fell into a 35ft dry well shaft on a private residence. Transported to area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Thank you
@SacFirePIO
and
@StocktonFirePIO
for your assistance in rescue.
Different uniforms, same team. The age-old joke asks, “What do firefighters and police officers have in common?” “They all want to be firefighters.” All joking aside, we are thankful for our many law enforcement partners. Thank you for your service!
Please join us to support The Stasyuk Family on Sunday, September 23, 2018 from 5AM-11PM as we honor our brother and hero, Deputy Mark Stasyuk.
$1 from every drink will be donated to The Deputy Mark Stasyuk Memorial Fund. 13 participating locations:
At 0750 this morning Cosumnes Fire was dispatched to a reported vehicle accident on I-5 south of Elk Grove. Units arrived to find a commercial truck had dumped its load of tomatoes. There were no reported injuries and the incident is being managed by CHP and CalTrans.
Fire is between Interstate 5 and the Sacramento Regional Waste Water Treatment Plant. No homes are threatened. No reports of fire related injuries. Fire was caused by a vehicle fire.
This afternoon Cosumnes Fire responded to a grass fire in the area of E Stockton Bl north of Bond Rd. The fire was contained to approx. 10 acres with no reported injuries or damaged structures. Cause is under investigation. Extensive mop up is still in progress.
👏 Please help us recognize the unsung heroes who work behind the scenes at Cosumnes CSD to keep our community safe. Thank YOU for all of your courage and hard work!
Cosumnes CSD is now seeking a Fire Chief. The ideal candidate is adaptable and collaborative, with expert-level communications skills. If you are passionate about public safety, fire, and EMS services, this might be the opportunity for you.
🔥 Ignite Your Fire Career! Cosumnes Fire Department is seeking qualified individuals for entry and lateral positions of Firefighter/Paramedic and Firefighter/EMT. Apply now:
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Cosumnes Fire HQ, Fire Stations and CSD facilities closed to the public. Fire and EMS will continue service to our community. Don’t be alarmed that fire personnel use added safety precautions. It’s for YOUR protection and OURS. Please adhere to
#cdcgov
recommendations.
Effective immediately, the Cosumnes CSD will cancel or postpone all recreation events, programs, and classes, and close all district facilities to the public until further notice.
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Firefighters are conducting wildland fire training burns at Franklin Field Airport near Elk Grove this week, June 5-10. Burning will occur throughout each day, which may produce a large amount of smoke. No need to call 911.
Forward progress has been stopped for the fire near Sheldon and Bradshaw. Crews will remain in the area throughout the evening mopping up hot spots. No reported injuries and no destroyed homes. Some outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. Cause is under investigation.
☀️ 🌡 Cosumnes Fire Department and Elk Grove Police Department will open a cooling center on Wednesday, June 16, through Friday, June 18, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Wackford Complex in Elk Grove.