For the first time, the Kern County Fire Department’s wildland division now has FOUR fully-staffed 25-person hand crews ready to hit the fireline! The newest addition, “Split Mountain” Crew 13, just completed their rigorous readiness inspection — a full evaluation of personnel, gear, vehicles, and qualifications to ensure they’re fully prepared for deployment. Formerly operating at half the current staffing and known as Crew 79, Split Mountain Crew 13 now joins the ranks of: Golden Empire Crew 1
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For the first time, the Kern County Fire Department’s wildland division now has FOUR fully-staffed 25-person hand crews ready to hit the fireline! The newest addition, “Split Mountain” Crew 13, just completed their rigorous readiness inspection — a full evaluation of personnel, gear, vehicles, and qualifications to ensure they’re fully prepared for deployment. Formerly operating at half the current staffing and known as Crew 79, Split Mountain Crew 13 now joins the ranks of: Golden Empire Crew 1
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The Kern County Fire Department Heavy Equipment Operators don’t just respond to wildland incidents. They work year-round any time heavy equipment is needed. This could include helping to safely spread compacted materials to allow for extinguishment, or providing access and road repair after fires and in the off-season. You name it, they can do it! The heavy equipment operators are an invaluable resource that helps protect our community. | Kern County Fire Department
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The Kern County Fire Department Heavy Equipment Operators don’t just respond to wildland incidents. They work year-round any time heavy equipment is needed. This could include helping to safely spread compacted materials to allow for extinguishment, or providing access and road repair after fires and in the off-season. You name it, they can do it! The heavy equipment operators are an invaluable resource that helps protect our community. | Kern County Fire Department
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Raw footage from the past few days highlighting boots on the ground and assisting air support working tirelessly to combat the Borel Fire. Fire footage from the Havilah area on Friday, July 26th. Golden Empire, Crew 10, traversing the steep landscape of Breckenridge Mountain cutting direct hand line along the edge of the Borel Fire. Air attacks coming from helicopters working just south of Bodfish and Sikorsky filling up at the Lena Dip Site in Walker Basin. | Kern County Fire Department
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Raw footage from the past few days highlighting boots on the ground and assisting air support working tirelessly to combat the Borel Fire. Fire footage from the Havilah area on Friday, July 26th. Golden Empire, Crew 10, traversing the steep landscape of Breckenridge Mountain cutting direct hand line along the edge of the Borel Fire. Air attacks coming from helicopters working just south of Bodfish and Sikorsky filling up at the Lena Dip Site in Walker Basin. | Kern County Fire Department
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LAMONT, Calif. Dramatic footage as our firefighters work to control a 2-Alarm inferno on July 12th. | Kern County Fire Department
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LAMONT, Calif. Dramatic footage as our firefighters work to control a 2-Alarm inferno on July 12th. | Kern County Fire Department
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Kern County Fire Crews are implementing prescribed burns to clear grass and brush in volatile areas, reducing the threat of wildfires to surrounding communities. | Kern County Fire Department
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Kern County Fire Crews are implementing prescribed burns to clear grass and brush in volatile areas, reducing the threat of wildfires to surrounding communities. | Kern County Fire Department
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The Kern County Fire Department maintains a high level of proficiency by continually training. This oftentimes means creating environments that simulate how we operate in the field. In this video, you will see training with chainsaws on a pitched roof prop for ventilation, as well as a systematic victim search in hot and smoky conditions. This allows our personnel to get an experience as close to the real thing as possible. We prepare, set up the training, train, and clean up after the training.
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The Kern County Fire Department maintains a high level of proficiency by continually training. This oftentimes means creating environments that simulate how we operate in the field. In this video, you will see training with chainsaws on a pitched roof prop for ventilation, as well as a systematic victim search in hot and smoky conditions. This allows our personnel to get an experience as close to the real thing as possible. We prepare, set up the training, train, and clean up after the training.
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Fay Fire Update: Thursday, July 17 Fire remains at 648 acres Containment is now at 30% The 466 assigned personnel continue to work on mopping up and improving containment. Evacuation Warnings are still in place for the following Genasys Protect zones: KRN-768 and KRN-769-A | Kern County Fire Department
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Monday evening, Kern County firefighters responded to the Caliente Incident. A grass fire burned north of the intersection of Hwy 58 @ Hwy 223. With a quick response from engines, patrols, dozers, handcrews, and air, this fire was put to bed before sunset. 1000 gallon waterdrops from the massive Coulson Aviation - Next Gen Firefighting Sikorsky helicopter didn’t hurt! The fire was held to 53 acres. | Kern County Fire Department
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Ground and air resources worked through the night to control the fire, significantly slowing its forward progression. The fire is approximately 750 acres with 0% containment. A total of 300 personnel from multiple agencies are assigned. Evacuation Warnings are still in place for the following Genasys Protect zones: KRN-768 and KRN-769-A | Kern County Fire Department
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Ever wondered what it looks like inside a structure fire? This training burn shows how a fire grows and changes. 1. Incipient: Ignition and initial build. 2. Growth: Heat and smoke spread fast. 3. Fully Developed: Everything burns at peak intensity. | Kern County Fire Department
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#FayFire #VegetationFire Update #1 📍WELDON, Calif. Firefighters continue to work with additional resources enroute. The fire is currently at 460 acres. | Kern County Fire Department
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Since April 20th, our new Medical Units have been responding to emergencies throughout unincorporated areas of Kern County. So far, they have responded to 594 emergencies. During three significant medical emergencies they regained a pulse in patients suffering cardiac arrest through their Advanced Life Support interventions. Another incredible use of the Medical Units was witnessed Tuesday afternoon during the “Oil” and “James” fires burning in Oildale. Medical Units and Medic Squads responded t
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A little after 3 AM this morning, KCFD Helicopter 407 was requested to respond to the Fort Fire burning in the Grapevine. The fire had progressed, threatening homes in the Digier Canyon area and making a hard run up the hill from I-5, with the potential to become a very large fire. Due to these conditions, Helicopter 407 was requested to fly utilizing its NVG (night vision goggles) capability. Helicopter 407 effectively operated on the fire using NVG equipment, supporting ground firefighters in
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The Park Fire | Active incident in Frazier Park. Operations will continue well into the evening | Kern County Fire Department
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Your Kern County firefighters remain steadfast, working tirelessly on the Palisades and Eaton fires in Southern California. In the face of such devastation, our hearts are with all those affected during these difficult times. | Kern County Fire Department
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SWAN FIRE | BAKERSFIELD, Calif. On June 13th, 2023, at 11:34 a.m. Kern County firefighters were dispatched to a reported haystack fire on the 23000 block of Swan Ln. in northwest Bakersfield. Firefighters arrived to find a lot fire, including multiple haystacks, a single wide mobile home and other valuables involved. Horses were evacuated from the property by the landowners. The fire was spreading quickly to the east through grass and was igniting a large area of accumulated rubbish including ru
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Right now, @kerncountyfire crews are working in partnership with agencies across the state to the fight the #PeakFire. At one point, Kern County Fire had 93 members diligently working to stop the flames. Peak Fire is now 32% contained. #kerncountyfiredepartment #bureauoflandmanagement #usfs #PeakFire | Kern County Fire Department
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Air and ground resources are on scene of the Springs Fire just north of the Twin Oaks area. | Kern County Fire Department
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James Fire - Vegetation Fire OILDALE, Calif. Yesterday afternoon, Kern County firefighters responding to a reported vegetation fire north of Bakersfield were diverted when they spotted a second fire burning along their route. The fire burned just north of the Amazon Distribution Center, between James Road and Petrol Road. Initially 2 acres in size, the fire burned in thick, dry grass and was caught and driven by the afternoon winds. A wildland fire response was ordered to the new start. The flam
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Early March Weather Response* Operational Update March 10, 2023 3:38 p.m. *As of 3:52 p.m., A NEW EVACUATION CENTER has been set up at Kern Valley High School, 3340 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Animal Services will assist with sheltering companion animals at the center. The previous evacuation center at the Lake Isabella Senior Center is CLOSED. | Kern County Fire Department
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Fay Fire | Kern County and U.S Forest Service are currently on scene, and working with ground and air resources to gain control of the fire. This is an active incident. For a live view check out ALERTCalifornia camera links https://alertwest.live/cam-console/1967 https://alertwest.live/cam-console/2379 | Kern County Fire Department
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New Bronco on fiery front lines with the Kern County Fire Department
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Almond Hull fire in the Wasco area | Kern County Fire Department
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We’d like to express our deepest appreciation for the exceptional service and unwavering dedication of our dispatchers to our community and workforce. It is not an easy task, but they maintain a high level of service and remain calm under the pressures of the job. They work around the clock as the first line of defense, ensuring that when you face an emergency, you get the help you need. So, a heartfelt “thank you” to the Kern County Fire Emergency Communications Center Dispatchers. | Kern Count
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