Cheryl Wills is named Fire & Rescue’s August Team Member of the Month
Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue announced that Community Risk Reductions Specialist Cheryl Wills is the Team Member of the Month The department honors members of…
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Costa Mesa Fire Prevention Specialist visits China
Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue’s Fire Prevention Specialist Brenda Emrick recently returned from a week long trip to China. The recent trip included eight days…
Preparation continues for fire season
Firefighters continue to prepare for what is predicted to be an active fire season. As part of their training, firefighters are performing progressive hose lays…
Fire academy recruits train for live fire techniques
Costa Mesa Fire and Rescue recruits continue to progress in their academy training. Recently, the academy cadre was led by Captain Joe Noceti and the…
Fire and Rescue teams to take part in the Emergency Operations Exercise at John Wayne Airport
On Friday, April 14, John Wayne Airport will be conducting a Triennial Emergency Operations Exercise from the hours of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This…
Fire & Rescue team pushes ahead with new fire engines in time-honored fashion
The Fire & Rescue team has announced the arrival of two new fire engines as part of an upgrade to the department’s fleet. The public will…
City urges residents to brace for yet another winter squall expected to hit Costa Mesa
City staff is urging residents to prep for a fierce winter storm that is expected to bring high winds and drench Costa Mesa and surrounding…
Firefighters put lifesaving skills to work on return flight from fire engine inspection
Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue Division Chief Jason Pyle was settled into his plane seat high over the skies of Colorado and enjoying a movie…
Members of the Community get CERT Training
The Fire & Rescue staff has happily reported that 16 community members recently graduated from the CERT training hosted by Greenleaf Mobile Home Park. Participants…
City Manager Hatch provides update to Mesa Verde Community Inc.
On Tuesday Jan. 18, City Manager Tom Hatch gave a presentation to the Mesa Verde Community Inc. to update the group on several city initiatives….
City offers resources to deal with fallen trees, downed power lines, flooding and more
A powerful winter storm that whipped through Costa Mesa on Friday knocked down at least two large trees and one tree took out some power lines. …
Mayor Foley and Council Member Stephens deliver new coats to Boys and Girls Club
Mayor Katrina Foley, Council Member John Stephens and members of the police and fire departments paid a visit to the Westside Boys and Girls Club…