Be safe on July 4 and avoid injuries
Beginning June 30 through July 4, safe and sane fireworks will be available for sale and for use in the city of Costa Mesa. While…
Public Safety
Stories and features about the city’s police and fire personnel who work to keep the community safe.
Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue Unveils 90th Anniversary Badge to honor History and the Community
Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue members will wear a 90th Anniversary Badge on their uniforms for the remainder of the year to pay tribute to…
Two arrests made in Trump rally protests, suspect in police car vandalism sought
Costa Mesa detectives have made two arrests for the vandalism to the police vehicles that took place Thursday April 28 at the Donald Trump campaign…
In the Spotlight: Alma Reyes
Fire Department Management Analyst Alma Reyes was the recipient of May’s CEO Leadership Award. Our video team spent some time with Reyes to get an idea…
Alma Reyes receives CEO Leadership Award for May
At the May Meet and Greet, City CEO Tom Hatch presented Management Analyst Alma Reyes with the CEO Leadership Award. Reyes has been with the…
There will be smoke but no fire in wild land fire training that begins Friday in Canyon Park
Beginning Friday May 27, 2016, Costa Mesa Fire and Rescue will be conducting wild land fire training in the Canyon Park area beginning at 8…
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…
The ultimate sacrifice of those on the ‘Honor Roll’ will never be forgotten
By Robert N. Sharpnack Chief of Police For many Californians, the term “Honor Roll” conjures up images of academic excellence and the proud feelings associated…
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…
Donald Trump Rally Wrap-Up
Shortly after 7 p.m. on Thursday April 28, 2016, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke to supporters and attendees at a rally held at the…
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…