Unions for California Highway Patrol officers and Cal Fire firefighters are asking the state for a new retirement option that would complement their CalPERS pensions. It might reduce some pension-related payroll costs to the state.
Category: Fire & Emergency
The place to come for breaking news on fires during this year’s fire season — also other emergency and fire department related news.
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Fire destroys mobile home north of Ukiah
No one was injured in the fire, which may have originated in the hot water heater closet.
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After decades, Two Rock Lookout tower near Willits will again have eyes on the sky
Fire detection cameras can scan a substantial chunk of Mendocino County for signs of fire. Funding came just in time.
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Fire Safe Council opens micro-grant program for wildfire preparedness
At least $100,000 in funding available for Neighborhood Fire Safe Councils, Firewise Communities and local fire agencies.
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Public meeting set Thursday for proposed Ukiah East Hills evacuation route
The county will be proposing a draft initial study of the evacuation route that will be used in the case of a wildfire or another emergency.