Here come the goats!
It may not sound as romantic as the swallows returning to Capistrano, and no hit song has been recorded (yet) about their activities, but the return of the goats to Orinda Downs signals a rite of the Lamorinda spring: time to prepare for wildfire season.
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Believe it! Fire Station 16 is under construction
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District celebrated the groundbreaking of Lafayette Fire Station 16 with a gold shovel ceremony April 11, and the 22 gold shovels used for the event could have each signified one of the many obstacles the district had to overcome ...By Nick Marnell
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New truck purchase
An early snapshot of the new truck purchased by the Moraga-Orinda Fire District. The truck should be put into service later this spring. The truck was assembled in Wisconsin, and yes, that really is Lambeau Field.
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A complex financing arrangement for MOFD Fire Station 43
To pay for the construction of Fire Station ...By Nick Marnell
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MOFD firefighters share their passion for serving their hometowns
There is a good chance that one of the Moraga-Orinda Fire District firefighters who responds to your emergency call either lives in the district, grew up in the district or graduated from one of the three Lamorinda high schools. And to hear the firefighters talk, they ...By Nick Marnell
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MOFD board awards Fire Station 43 contract. Again.
With little fanfare, the Moraga-Orinda Fire ...By Nick Marnell
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Firefighters lobby Washington
Firefighters traveled to Washington in March to lobby Congress on various industry issues, including the continuation of federal grants for emergency personnel. From left, Local 1230 President Vince Wells, U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier and MOFD engineer Dan Elbanna, a ...By Nick Marnell
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Fire chiefs want extra staffing up front to fight major wildfires
The state mutual aid system is unable to keep up with the unprecedented demands caused by larger and more frequent fires that have devastated California in recent years, according to Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Chief Jeff Carman.
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ConFire beefs up ambulance service with ALS interfacility transport capability
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection ...By Nick Marnell
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Lafayette officials react to the approval of Fire Station 16
When the Contra Costa County Fire Protection ...By Nick Marnell
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New pet rescue bill would allow firefighters to administer emergency care to dogs and cats
Imagine firefighters putting out a fire at ...By Nick Marnell
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New Academy graduates
After months of high-intensity training, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Academy 51 recruits graduated Feb. 23. The 24 probationary firefighters will each ride as the fourth person of an engine company until the middle of March, when they will be assigned ...
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ConFire chooses general contractor for Fire Station 16
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District ...By Nick Marnell
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New MOFD chief tackles a longstanding Orinda problem
Fire Chief Dave Winnacker outlined his plans to maximize the available water supply in north Orinda and to mitigate the hazards presented by the area's wildland terrain at the Feb. 21 meeting of the Moraga-Orinda Fire District. The chief's presentation made clear that ...By Nick Marnell
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A lousy way to start the week
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District responded to a rollover accident shortly before 9 o'clock Monday morning Feb. 5. The incident occurred on Camino Pablo in Orinda, near the BART station. No one was injured. According to the MOFD incident report, the vehicle had only one ...
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA