In January 2005 a new state law became effective that extended the defensible space clearance around homes and structures from 30 feet to 100 feet. Proper clearance to 100 feet dramatically increases the chance of your house surviving a wildfire. … [Read more...]
Residential Structure Fire In El Cajon
March 15, 2011 By
March 8, 2011 Last night, shortly after 11:00 p.m., Heartland Fire & Rescue crews, from the cities of El Cajon and La Mesa, responded to reports of residential structure fire at 154 N. Westwind Drive in El Cajon. Upon arrival firefighters … [Read more...]
El Cajon ROC’s! Positive Results Following New CPR Protocols Study
February 5, 2011 By
For the past four years the El Cajon Fire Department has been involved in studies for cardiac arrest patients. According to medical officials over-seeing this study, survival rates for these patients increased 1.6% to 9%! Resuscitation Outcomes … [Read more...]
Is Your Home Ready For Wildfires?
January 3, 2011 By
With all the off and on heavy rainfall during December of 2010 into January 2011, the growth of trees, brush, weeds and grass has been tremendous. BUT - as warm weather returns, so will the chance of "wildfires!" Are you going to be prepared? … [Read more...]
Storm Preparedness Information
December 22, 2010 By
When stormy conditions hit - will you be prepared? Visit this website - http://www.prepare.org and see all the things you can do to be prepared if there's flooding, or if you lose power. Conserve energy - avoid doing laundry, turn off lights … [Read more...]
Search & Rescue Canines Honored At City Council Meeting
October 12, 2010 By
Search & Rescue Canines Honored At Tuesday's City Council Meeting At the October 12th City Council meeting, Mayor Mark Lewis and the City Council paid posthumous recognition to two canines, both former members of the El Cajon Fire … [Read more...]
Smoke Alarms – A Sound You Can LIVE With
October 3, 2010 By
“Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!” On average, 436 children die in home fires every year. Working smoke alarms are an essential piece of safety equipment which should be in every home. If your family lives in a home with working … [Read more...]
Your Deputy Fire Chiefs For Heartland Fire & Rescue
July 20, 2010 By
From left to right - For the City of El Cajon, Rick Sitta; for the City of Lemon Grove, Tim Smith; and for the City of La Mesa, Greg McAlpine. Overseeing the three cities is Fire Chief Mike Scott. … [Read more...]
Cool Zone & Heat Safety Tips!
July 15, 2010 By
It's summer and hot! Stay cool! Stay hydrated & safe. To help you stay cool and keep your energy costs down, the County is offering "Cool Zones" - click on the following … [Read more...]
Single Story Home Destroyed By Early Morning Fire
July 12, 2010 By
Shortly after 7:00 a.m. Monday morning, Heartland Fire Dispatch received numerous calls of a structure fire in the 1000 block of Mollison Avenue in El Cajon. As Heartland Fire and Rescue crews from the City of El Cajon arrived on scene they found … [Read more...]
