OCFA

Tomorrow, December 13th, is the last day to donate to the Spark of Love Toy Drive! All 78 OCFA fire stations are collecting NEW, unwrapped toys for children in Orange County. 🎁 Any toys donated after the date will be distributed during the 2025 holiday season. #SparkOfLove #InServiceOfOthers

This afternoon, OCFA firefighters in Westminster successfully saved a home from a rapidly advancing fire. Crews responded to reports of 10 cypress trees on fire in a backyard, with flames dangerously close to the home. Upon arrival, firefighters also encountered downed and arcing power lines, adding complexity to the incident. Despite the challenge, crews launched a swift and aggressive attack, extinguishing the fire within minutes and limiting damage to the trees and rear patio. 🔥 1 house saved 🌲 10 trees involved ✅ 100% success on this call ⚡ Downed power lines safely managed Thanks to @westminsterpdca & @sce for assisting!

🎉🚒 Join us in congratulating Fire Apparatus Engineer Tony Suarez on an incredible milestone—40 years of dedicated service! Tony began his fire service journey with the Santa Ana Fire Department and has been a valued member of the OCFA family since 2012. Over the past four decades, Tony has exemplified unwavering commitment, skill, and passion for protecting our communities. His experience and expertise have made a lasting impact on everyone around him. Thank you, Tony, for your extraordinary service and for inspiring the next generation of firefighters. Here’s to 40 years of excellence—and beyond!

Start the new year in a new role! OCFA is hiring a Communications Installer to join our team. Apply today through the link in our bio. 🔗 #JoinOCFA

Firefighters fought a fire in a commercial building on Westminster Boulevard in @CityOfWestminsterCA shortly after 5 a.m. A second alarm was called to ensure a quick knockdown of the fire, which was hidden in void spaces, and to guard against high winds that could exacerbate the situation. Firefighters successfully extinguished the fire in the affected units, and no injuries were reported. Thank you to our partners @WestminsterPDCA, @FountainValleyFireDept, and @Huntington_Beach_Fire. @OCFirefighters #Fire #Firefighter

The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 honor the life and service of Firefighter Gary Kuhl on this anniversary of his Line of Duty Death on December 10, 2019. Gary and his family are forever in our hearts.

We had such a great time in San Clemente collecting toys with the OC Fire Authority and the OC Sheriffs for Spark of Love! Thank you to everyone who came out to donate a toy! If you would like to donate a gift for Spark of Love you can visit ocfa.org/toydrive to find a drop off location!

Happy Holidays from the OCFA! Check out Chief Maule and Crew as they channel their inner Beastie Boys to share how “OCFA is like Santa Claus!”🎄🚒

The Orange County Fire Authority mourns the loss of Los Angeles County Fire Department Fire Captain Michael H. Mercado. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones and our brothers and sisters at the Los Angeles County Fire Department during this difficult time. #Repost @LACountyFD ・・・ Active Duty Death - Fire Captain Michael H. Mercado It is with a heavy heart the #LACoFD share the active duty death (off duty) of Fire Captain Michael H. Mercado on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Fire Captain Mercado was last assigned to Fire Station 90 in South El Monte. He faithfully served our Department, residents, and communities for over 25 years. We extend our prayers and condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Fire Captain Mercado.   To ensure the proper care and support of the Mercado family and our personnel, Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone has activated the Department’s chaplains, Peer Support team, behavioral health clinicians, and Memorial Management team.   Thank you for respecting the privacy of the Mercado family during this difficult time.    RIP Fire Captain Mercado 🙏🏼💔🕊

Our partners at the National Weather Service have issued a Red Flag Warning for our area from 10 a.m. tomorrow through 4 a.m. Wednesday. Stay prepared: Have an emergency kit ready, know your evacuation routes, and avoid activities that could spark a fire. #RedFlagWarning #FireSafety #WildlandFire

The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 honor the life and service of Firefighter Brian Coney on this anniversary of his Line of Duty Death on December 8, 2019. Brian and his family are forever in our hearts.

On December 7, 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor forever changed our nation. The Orange County Fire Authority honors the 2,403 service members and civilians who lost their lives that day, as well as the countless others who answered the call to serve in the wake of that tragedy. We stand united in gratitude for the sacrifices made to defend our freedoms and uphold the values we cherish. Let us never forget their courage, resilience, and commitment to protecting our country.