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…
Martinez, CA – The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) has reinstated Fire Chief Lewis Broschard to serve as Fire Chief on an interim basis until a permanent…
On Thursday, Contra Costa County Fire celebrated Fire Chief Lewis Broschard’s Last Shift Ceremony, marking the end of over 30 years of dedicated public safety service. Contra Costa County Fire…
Fire Chief Lewis Broschard has announced his retirement from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District after more than 18 years of service. The announcement marks the conclusion of a…
On Monday, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District broke ground on fire station 94 in downtown Brentwood. Located at 739 First St, it replaces the original station that was demolished…
Public access to police radio traffic will soon be a thing of the past in Contra Costa County as encryption is set to be turned on for all agencies within…
Concord, CA – The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District has earned a significant upgrade in its national Public Protection Classification (PPC) from the Insurance Services Office (ISO), improving from…
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District says firefighters saw a 30% increase in activity on the July 4 holiday when compared to last year. In a verbal report given…
On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District welcomed a brand new fire truck to its fleet during a “push in” ceremony at Fire Station 92 in the City…
In recent weeks, Contra Costa County EMS has been overloaded with incidents causing Ambulance Services to be reduced to Level 0 – no units available for transport — in Contra…
On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council failed to approve its watered-down sideshow ordinance which would have targeted organizers and promoters. If approved, Antioch could issue fines up to $1,000 or…
With a sideshow in Antioch delaying Contra Costa County Fire response to a call, Fire Chief Lewis Broschard says all cities should adopt maximum enforcement ordinances. “We would encourage communities…
Early Vegetation Fires Signal Beginning of Wildfire Threat; Con Fire Urges Residents to Take Steps Through Fall to Protect Family, Homes, Neighbors CONCORD, CALIF., – Contra Costa County Fire Protection…
The community is cordially invited to celebrate a ribbon-cutting ceremony jointly hosted by the City of Pinole and Contra Costa County Fire Protection District to recognize the reactivation of Fire…
Additional Firefighters Will Assist the District in Reopening Fire Station 74 in Pinole and Staffing a Measure X Funded Ladder Truck Company in Antioch CONCORD, CALIF. – Contra Costa County…
CONCORD, CALIF — Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) announced it has reduced initial vegetation fire responses to a single fire engine because of recent precipitation. The decision…