New firefighter passes probationary test
Costa Mesa Fire and Rescure Firefighter Corey Brean took and passed his final probationary tests this past week. The tests include a written test and…
Fire & Rescue
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Costa Mesa Fire and Rescue adds two fire engineers
Costa Mesa Fire and Rescue Chief Dan Stefano announced that Travis Johnson and Justin Horner, two firefighter/paramedics, were both promoted to the position of fire…
Fire and Rescue promotes Arson Awareness Week
The Costa Mesa Fire and Rescue Department would like to remind residents that May 1 through May 7 is National Arson Awareness Week. Each year…
Police and fire investigators say 13-year-old responsible for spate of weekend arson fires
After a string of dumpster and small brush fires throughout the weekend, Costa Mesa Fire and Police personnel conducted an arson investigation that led them…
Construction Documents in Progress For reconstruction of Fire Station No. 1
Progress continues in the preparation of the construction documents for the reconstruction of Fire Station No. 1. The station was originally built in 1961 and…
Firefighters save ducklings from storm drain
On April 13, 2016, the Engine 81 team of Capt. Taylor Voss, Engineer Cinnamon Basco and Firefighter/Paramedic Jeff Bibler responded to Southbound Harbor north of…
Costa Mesa telecommunications team celebrates national recognition week
The 20-plus members of Costa Mesa’s Telecommunications Bureau received some special recognition this week as city, police and fire officials celebrated the National Public Safety…
The time to prepare for fire season is here
Believe it or not, Southern California is on the verge of beginning the fire season. In preparation for that, Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue has…
Firefighters Battle Blazes In Two Separate Spots This Week
Fire and Rescue teams responded to two working fires this week. The first took place in an unincorporated area of Costa Mesa on Willo Lane…
Fire battalion chief recognized for his work in terror attack preparation training
Battalion Chief Kevin Diamond was recognized recently as the Fire Terrorism Liaison Officer of the Year for Orange County at an annual meeting of the Orange…
Three captains and division chief honored at swearing in ceremony
The Fire and Rescue Department held a special swearing-in ceremony on Friday Oct. 30 at the City Council Chambers to honor both the promotion of three new…
Costa Mesa Fire veteran Jason Pyle promoted to division chief
Costa Mesa Fire Chief Dan Stefano announced that Fire Capt. Jason Pyle has been promoted to fire division chief, giving him oversight over the department…