This morning just before 10 a.m. Sacramento Regional Dispatch center received multiple calls reporting an apartment fire with explosions. Fire crews from both Sacramento and Sacramento Metro Fire Departments responded and arrived within minutes to find fire blowing out of an upstairs window. The apartment was occupied at the time of the fire and officials were informed that citizens assisted one adult male occupant from the apartment that was on fire. Quick actions of the fire crews kept the fire from spreading to adjacent apartments; however during the fire operations Sacramento Police were requested to respond to restrain the resident from attempting to re-enter the apartment while it w

Firefighters responded to Globe Mills Apartment complex for a water flow alarm. Crews arrived to find a flowing sprinkler and no signs of fire. The sprinkler activation was isolated to unit 438, which was a single apartment on the fourth floor. Before firefighters were able to shut off the water, substantial flooding occurred to the affected unit, the 4th floor hallway and units on the third and second floor that were located directly below apartment 438. There was also several hundred gallons of water in the basement, as a direct result of the activated sprinkler. Fire crews spent several hours on scene pumping water out of the basement and restoring the sprinkler system. Portions of the

On behalf of Fire Chief Ray Jones, Deputy Chiefs Troy Malaspino and Lloyd Ogan, it is with great sadness we deliver this message. Early this morning our brother, Fire Captain Terrence (Terry) Gee, age fifty-four, passed away. He was surrounded by his immediate family in his home. In February of this year, Terrence was diagnosed with cancer, as a result of job related exposures. He leaves behind is wife Nancy of twenty-four years, son Samuel age twenty-two, and daughter Amanda age twenty, as well as, a great number of other family and friends. Terry began his career in the fire service with Sacramento Fire Department in February 1985. He spent a great time of his career as a firefighter a

Today Sacramento Firefighter-Paramedic Robert Walters will receive the Silver Governor’s Medal of Valor Award for a successful rescue mission completed while serving in the California Army National Guard. Staff Sergeant Robert Walters and 3 other crew members were successful in the rescue efforts of a 14-year-old boy scout member that was trapped under a ten-thousand pound bolder on June 26, 2008 in Fresno, California. Robert Walters is a nine year veteran of the Sacramento Fire Department and continues to serve in the California National Guard. He is an eleven year veteran of the California National Guard. The Sacramento Fire Department is proud to have such a member within its organiza

Yesterday at approximately 4:21 P.M. firefighters responded to a reported house fire at 4309 39th Avenue. Fire crews arrived four minutes later to find heavy brown smoke coming from the roof and front door of the residence. During extinguishment of the fire two firefighters from Engine 56 received first and second degree burns to their face and ears. One of the two firefighters, Doug Calvert a four-year veteran, was transported to U C Davis Medical Center, where he was treated and released. Fire investigators determined the cause of the fire was from an unattended cooking pan. No civilians were injured; however Red Cross did respond to assist with providing shelter and clothing for both

At approximately 4:04 A.M. Sunday morning Sacramento Firefighters responded to reports of an apartment building fire at 8010 Pocket Road. When crews arrived they found heavy fire coming from the front door and rear balcony of an upstairs apartment unit. The fire quickly spread through the attic, affecting a second upstairs unit, causing fire commanders to request a second and third alarm response. This brought over eighty firefighters to the scene The occupant of the apartment where the fire started was awakened by a smoke detector, enabling him to escape his apartment without injury. Fire crews assisted evacuating other occupants that had not yet evacuated the eight, unit building within

The Sacramento Fire Department wishes to remind everyone that when you move your clock back an hour this weekend be sure to replace the batteries in all of your smoke detectors. Smoke detectors save lives. It is estimated that 65% of home fire deaths occur in homes that don't have a working smoke detector. Smoke detectors alert people to fire in its early stages, giving people the time needed to escape safely. It’s important for every home to have them in all required locations, including bedrooms. The Sacramento Fire Department offers the following tips for making sure the smoke detectors in your home are maintained and working properly: · Install smoke detectors in every bedroom, outs

  Sacramento arson investigators need your help locating two people of interest regarding a commercial structure fire located at Bisla's Sports Bar, addressed 7042 Folsom Blvd. Citizens can report any information as to the identity of these two individuals and any information regarding the fire to the Sacramento Fire Department Arson Tip Line at (916) 808-8732 or Crime Alert at 1-800-AA-CRIME or wanted@crimealert.org.   The incident occurred on 10/13/10 and was reported at 0445 hours. The incident number is 10-309696.   Sacramento Fire Department on Facebook Sacramento Fire Department on Twitter

  This morning at 1:46 am Sacramento firefighters responded to multiple reports of fire located at 1325 27th Street in midtown Sacramento. Initial fire crews arrived under five minutes and encountered heavy fire and smoke from the rear and attic of the second floor of the building. This building was identified as the River City Food Bank. Its contents consisted of mainly administrative office furniture and supplies. At 1:55am, a second alarm fire dispatch was requested, as the fire had quickly spread to the attic of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California located at 1327 27th Street. Impinging flames from the roof of the food bank nearly ignited a third apartment; however swift appl

#1. WEST SAC- West Sacramento police and Davis SWAT served warrants on several locations in West Sacramento related to recent gang activity occurring in the city including the fatal shooting at the Ortega's Night Club. Two people were arrested and a medium sized marijuana grow was located during the operation. #2. SOUTH SAC- A shooting occurred in an apartment on 44th Ave near 39th St in south Sacramento. The victim was shot once in the leg and transported to Kaiser South Trauma Center. Further details were unavailable at the time. #3. SAC COUNTY- A shooting occurred at an apartment complex on Tuolumne Dr near La Riviera Dr in Sacramento County. One victim was shot in the arm while stand