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Tag: Wildfires
Patrol
Heroism Amid Horror in the Human Response to California's Worst Wildfire
The 2018 Camp Fire became the costliest wildfire in California history with a total of 85 civilian deaths and an estimated $16.5 billion in damage. The public safety response to the rapidly unfolding disaster was—in totality— valiant and brave and seemingly superhuman even if at times wholly improvised.
December 8, 2022
Patrol
Cops Provided a Way to Learn Proper Wildfire Response
The Ready, Set, Go! materials point out the critical role law enforcement plays when an evacuation from a wildfire is needed. Information is provided both in a detailed, yet concise, video as well as a flyer, which IAFC suggests can be kept in patrol cars.
November 8, 2022
Patrol
TX Deputy Killed Evacuating People from Wildfires
"With the extreme deteriorating conditions and low visibility from smoke, Sgt. Fenley ran off the roadway and was engulfed in the fire,” a statement from the Eastland County Sheriff’s Office says.
March 21, 2022
Patrol
Body Camera Footage Shows Colorado Deputies Evacuating People During Wildfires
You can hear deputies running through the Costco store, yelling to customers to evacuate the store immediately because of the encroaching flames nearing the back of the store.
January 17, 2022
Command
Colorado Chief Loses Home to Wildfire
Chief Dave Hayes said what used to be a house had collapsed into the burnt-out basement, and the car he had parked in the driveway was melted.
January 4, 2022
Patrol
California Department Patrols City that No Longer Exists
Officers with the Paradise (CA) Police Department find themselves with very little to do—no longer receiving calls for domestic violence, burglary, disturbing the peace, or any other incidents occurring on a typical shift before the worst wildfire in California history leveled the town in a matter of mere hours.
November 29, 2018
Patrol
California FOP Seeking Donations for Officers Affected by Wildfires
The California Fraternal Order of Police is asking on its Facebook page for officers across the country to help officers—and their families—who have been affected by the devastating wildfires that have struck the state over the course of the past month.
November 26, 2018
Patrol
California LEOs Respond to Wildfire as Their Own Homes Burn
The massive wind-whipped fire that roared through California mountain towns and hamlets on Thursday appears to have spared little, including homes owned by Cal Fire crews, Paradise police officers, and Butte County sheriff's deputies.
November 12, 2018
Patrol
Video: California Officers Race to Save Shelter Dogs, Cats from Wildfire
In the chaotic moments on Friday when the Nelson Fire first started bearing down in Solano County, officers from the Vacaville Police Department jumped into action.
August 15, 2018
Patrol
California Officers Race to Save Shelter Dogs, Cats from Wildfire
In the chaotic moments on Friday when the Nelson Fire first started bearing down in Solano County, officers from the Vacaville Police Department jumped into action. More Here.
August 15, 2018
Patrol
L.A. County Sheriff's Employees Lend Aid in Fire Zone
“This was the first request made to the L.A. County area for mutual aid to be sent to Santa Barbara County for the Thomas fire,” Alexander said.
December 18, 2017
Patrol
Officers to Watch Over Homes in Evacuated CA Wildfire Areas
Around 300 law enforcement personnel have been assigned to direct traffic and protect homes, both at the site of the Skirball fire and in the San Fernando Valley.
December 8, 2017
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