Published on September 11th, 2024
Lucas Lambert new Deputy Chief of MOFD
Battalion Chief Lucas Lambert has been promoted to Deputy Chief of the Moraga Orinda Fire District (MOFD), a position approved by the directors of MOFD in June. Lambert's promotion created three other promotional opportunities throughout the ranks. Engineer Tom ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on August 28th, 2024
MOFN sends letter to Sacramento targeting homeowners/fire insurance cancellation crisis
This past spring, approximately 28,750 State ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on August 14th, 2024
MOFD firefighters help out across the state and beyond
2024 has proven to be a massive year for California fires, with over 811,388 acres burned to date, as compared the 112,855 acres burned last year. The Cal Fire website gives 227,987 acres as the five year average, putting this year nearly four times higher than average ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on August 14th, 2024
Familiar face moves to MOFD
Julie Sparks, long known in Lamorinda as the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Registrar and trainer and a Fire Adapted Community Ambassador (FAC-A), has been hired by the Moraga Orinda Fire District. Sparks, who started her new job on Monday, now serves as an ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on July 31st, 2024
Nominations are now open for the November General Election
The window for nominating candidates for the ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on July 17th, 2024
MOFD designated by California Board of Forestry
Moraga, CA -In accordance with Public Resource Code 4290.1, every two years the California Board of Forestry designates select areas for inclusion in the Fire Risk Reduction Community List as "a list of local agencies located in a state responsibility area or a very ...
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Published on July 3rd, 2024
MOFD Chief David Winnacker leaving for private sector
After serving as Fire Chief of the Moraga Orinda Fire District for seven years, David Winnacker has announced that he is retiring to "pursue opportunities in the private sector." The chief noted that his retirement comes after 21 years in uniform. He will continue to ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on July 3rd, 2024
Families enjoyed Lamorinda Safety Fair and Ham Radio's "Field Day"
The Lamorinda Safety Fair joined the Lamorinda Area Radio Interest Group (LARIG), on Saturday, June 22 at the Lafayette Reservoir. While LARIG was conducting their annual Field Day, other local agencies set up tables and brought exhibits to demonstrate how they are ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on June 5th, 2024
Town of Moraga and MOFD host Fire Safety Community Meeting
With fire season fast approaching, residents of Lamorinda can't help being concerned about whether the area is prepared for a worst case scenario. The Town of Moraga and the Moraga-Orinda Fire District (MOFD) hosted a May 30 Fire Safety Community Meeting to discuss ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on May 22nd, 2024
Cattle grazing returns to Painted Rock in Moraga
Moraga, CA. After 12 years, cattle are once again grazing on the hills Moraga at Painted Rock. Early on the morning of May 16, the John Muir Land Trust welcomed the arrival of the first load of yearling heifers onto the 84-acre Painted Rock Open Space, owned by John ...Submitted by Dennis Rein
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Published on May 8th, 2024
Pouring rain didn't dampen MOFD Station 45 open house
Moraga Orinda Fire Department (MOFD) Station 45 pulled out all its trucks for an open house on Saturday May 4. Although rain continued to pour down throughout the event, they had a great turnout, with many families enjoying the free hot dog and hamburger lunch served ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on April 10th, 2024
MOFD fee hikes reflect recent salary increase, break out fees for solar installations
Although Moraga Orinda Fire District staff ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on March 27th, 2024
Care and caution with e-vehicles, batteries offered in CERT talk
Even as e-vehicles (EVs) and other e-mobility devices continue ruling the day for consumers for the convenience they provide, first responders are extolling a cautious position and safety first approach when it's time to park and charge them at the end of the day.
By David Scholz
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Published on February 28th, 2024
Local expert addresses hot topic of home insurance availability
The Via Farallon La Cuesta Firewise group ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA