Local News
- CAL FIRE pilots train to fight wildfires after dark with night-vision helicopter program
- Santa Rosa arson investigations led to 13 arrests this wildfire season
- 2 rescued after car plunges down 100-foot dirt embankment: CHP San Jose
- VIDEO: Car crashes into nail salon, bursts into flames in Orange County
- One confirmed dead after plane crashes into hillside in San Diego County
National News
- VIDEO: Indiana firefighter engulfed in flames after vehicle explodes on U.S. Route 36
- Oklahoma students tackle real-world search and rescue scenarios at state drone championship
- Firefighter shot and injured in Washington while responding to call; police fatally shoot suspect
- VIDEOS: 6 people killed after 3-alarm fire destroys New York home, injures residents and firefighters
- Ohio State Fire Marshal pays tribute to North Royalton firefighter killed in the line of duty


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A loss in our extended family……
NewsThe Northern California Fire Mechanics Association would like to offer their deepest condolences to long-time Mechanic/Engineer Dave Santos of the Sanger Fire Department on the loss of his youngest daughter Katy (22 years old) this morning. The thoughts and prayers of the membership are with Dave and his family.
We will post more information as it becomes available.
From the Office of Fire Chief Kim Zagaris, CalEMA Fire and Rescue Division:
NewsFrom the Office of Fire Chief Kim Zagaris, CalEMA Fire and Rescue Division:
It is with much sadness I inform you that Cal EMA Assistant Fire Chief Paul Beckstrom’s wife Traci Beckstrom passed away peacefully approximately 2330 last evening with her loving friends at her side. Paul is doing OK and his sons Rick and Chris are with him. Keep Paul and the family in your thoughts and prayers as he endures this difficult time. More information to follow about plans as they develop
Services for Traci Beckstrom will be Friday 1000, February 4, 2011
East Lawn Elk Grove Memorial Park and Mortuary
9189 East Stockton Boulevard
Elk Grove, CA 95624
916.732.2031