Firefighters Battle 10-Acre Fire in Martinez
On Friday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a vegetation fire that broke out on a hillside along Franklin Canyon Road in the City…
On Friday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a vegetation fire that broke out on a hillside along Franklin Canyon Road in the City…
On Monday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District will host a community meeting about Fire Station 90. Fire Station 90 is a new fire station to be located in…
July 1, 2026, marks exactly four years since the historic annexation of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) into the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD). What…
On Monday, Aaron McAlister was sworn-in as Fire Chief of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. According to the District, McAlister was surrounded by family, friends, County officials, community…
At approximately 2:30 p.m. Monday, Contra Costa Fire responded to reports of a garage fire at a single-story residence in Concord. Multiple callers reported heavy smoke and flames coming from…
On Thursday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a vegetation fire between Antioch and Pittsburg. The incident began at 5:25 pm and upon arrival the fire was…
On Monday, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District held a wildfire preparedness press conference – focusing on current wildfire conditions, preparedness strategies and coordinated resources. Interim Fire Chief Lewis Broschard…
The following is a letter submitted by Chief Brian Helmick who submitted the following, “Chapter Closes Reflecting on 30 Years of Fire Service Chief Brian Helmick” To the Residents, Partners, and…
On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council received its first look at Fire Station 90 as Contra Costa County Fire Protection District provided a presentation. Deputy Chief Aaron McAlister provided some…
The community is invited to join Contra Costa County Fire Protection District on Oct 11 for an open house and pancake breakfast in the City of Concord. Open House and…
Contra Costa County Fire confirmed that the cost of Station 94 in the City of Brentwood could increase by more than $500k. The current cost estimated is around $13 million…
On Thursday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a head-on crash on SR-4 near Discovery Bay Blvd in the Town of Discovery Bay. The crash occurred 10:21…
On Tuesday, Contra Costa County Fire Chief Lewis Broschard announced that ISO ratings for the county has improved. With this change, it means some areas of the county should see…
On Monday, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a vehicle that flew off Highway 4 and landed on MOTCO property that killed one person. The…
Just after midnight, a fireworks explosion in the City of Antioch resulted in one critical patient and four others injured. According to Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, they responded…
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters had a busy Fourth of July jumping from fire to fire Friday. Here is a preliminary rundown of fires from July 4 and…
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District reminds the public that all fireworks – even “Safe and Sane” ones – are illegal in Contra Costa County. This 4th of July,…
At 5:36 pm Wednesday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a fire along Kirker Pass Road in Concord. The fire was determined to be 3 acres in…
CONCORD, CA — Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Contra Costa Fire) has placed its seasonal firefighting helicopter, Copter 1, into service for the 2025 summer fire season. The helicopter…
On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council overturned a decision by its planning commission that will now allow a downtown fire station to be built. The vote came after nearly 5…
On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters responded to 3-alarm junkyard fire in the City of Oakley. The incident, which first occurred around 5:40 pm at Main…
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District reminds the community of its 2025 Weed Abatement Deadlines. 2025 Weed Abatement Deadlines: EAST COUNTY, May 12, 2025– Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island,…
Two dogs are dead after a garage fire broke out Friday night in the City of Antioch. The fire was first reported at 5:38 pm coming from a home on…
A woman and two dogs were rescued by Contra Costa County firefighters Sunday after a vehicle crashed into the delta waters in the City of Oakley. The incident occurred at…
On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will receive an update from the Fire District along with a report on wildland fire preparedness. The Board of Supervisors, who…