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News, Fire Department, Santa Monica
SMFD Captain Jerry Parker To Be Honored For 39 Years Of Paramedic Service
Posted May. 9, 2013, 9:14 am
Santa Monica Fire Department Captain Jerry Parker will be honored by the Los Angeles Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) for his 39 years of service as a paramedic next week.
News, Fire Department, Santa Monica
Camarillo Springs Fire Moves Closer To Full Containment
Posted May. 6, 2013, 9:24 am
The Camarillo Springs fire in Ventura County is now 80 percent contained with full containment now expected on Tuesday, according to Cal Fire.
News, Fire Department, Malibu, Santa Monica
Springs Fire Expected To Be Contained Monday; 28,000 Acres Burned To Date
Posted May. 5, 2013, 9:22 am
Cal Fire reports that the Springs fire in Ventura county is 60 percent contained as of 6:30 am Sunday morning with containment expected on Monday.
News, Fire Department, Business, Santa Monica
American Flag To Fly Again On Google’s Old Santa Monica Office
Posted Apr. 15, 2013, 9:02 am
A ceremony will be held today to celebrate the return of the American flag atop the Real Office Center building (Google's old office) at 604 Arizona Avenue in Santa Monica.
News, Fire Department, Santa Monica, City Hall
Truck Spills Hydraulic Fluid After Leaving Santa Monica Construction Site
Posted Apr. 9, 2013, 11:44 am
A truck leaving the construction site across from Santa Monica City Hall spilled hydraulic fluid Tuesday morning, shutting down Olympic Drive from Main Street to 4th Street for an estimated four to six hours.
News, Restaurant, Fire Department, Santa Monica
Fire Department Reminds Establishments Not To Overcrowd On St. Patrick's Day
Posted Mar. 16, 2013, 6:00 am
Santa Monica drinking and dining establishments have been reminded to employ responsible practices regarding overcrowding on St. Patrick’s Day this Sunday, March 17.
News, Fire Department, Santa Monica, Police Department, Non Profits
Santa Monica Police, Fire Chief 'Face Off' To Kick Off SuperBowl-A-Thon17
Posted Nov. 30, 2012, 1:31 am
Santa Monica Fire Chief Scott Ferguson and Police Chief Jacqueline Seabrooks “faced off” Wednesday at AMF Bay Shore Lanes with some friendly trash talk to kick off the countdown to SuperBowl-A-Thon17.
Fire Department, Seven Days, Parks, Santa Monica, Police Department
What's Hot: 20th Annual Santa Monica Candy Cane Drive Saturday, December 1
Posted Nov. 30, 2012, 1:20 am
Santa Monica firefighters and police officers will be spreading good cheer and handing out thousands of candy canes with Santa as part of the 20th annual “Candy Cane Drive” this Saturday, Dec. 1. Everyone is invited to attend the free Candy Cane Drive.
Fire Department, Seven Days, Parks, Santa Monica, Police Department
20th Annual Santa Monica 'Candy Cane Drive' Returns To Local Parks Saturday, Dec. 1
Posted Nov. 26, 2012, 1:12 am
Santa Monica firefighters and police officers will be spreading good cheer and handing out thousands of candy canes with Santa as part of the 20th annual "Candy Cane Drive" this Saturday, Dec. 1.
News, Fire Department, Santa Monica
Medical Diaper To Blame For Radiation Scare At Santa Monica Albertsons
Posted Oct. 25, 2012, 1:57 am
A person undergoing treatment of Thyroid Cancer who did not dispose of a medical diaper properly led to a large emergency services radiation response to the Albertsons at Lincoln and Ocean Park Boulevard in Santa Monica on Wednesday morning.
News, Fire Department, Santa Monica
Radiation Scare At Santa Monica Albertsons Cleared, Medical Diaper To Blame
Posted Oct. 24, 2012, 7:00 am
A person undergoing chemo or radiation therapy who did not dispose of a medical diaper properly led to a large emergency services radiation response to the Albertsons at Lincoln and Ocean Park Boulevard in Santa Monica this morning.
News, Fire Department, Santa Monica
Fire Department Warns Businesses About 'Fake' Inspector Scam
Posted Oct. 19, 2012, 4:21 am
The Santa Monica Fire Department is warning business owners of a Southern California scam where "fake" fire inspectors are turning up announced demanding money up front or sending unwarranted bills at a later date.
Fire Department, Opinion, Santa Monica
Santa Monica Fire Department Honors Its Community Heroes
Posted Oct. 12, 2012, 11:00 pm
Several months ago, a relatively modest looking package arrived at the front desk of the Fire Department’s administrative office. As promised, a friend left a copy of a book entitled, “The Richest Man in Town,” written by V. J. Smith. Sandwiched within its glossy hard cover was an inscription that read, “Thanks for the great round of golf – Lloyd Torgerson – St. Monica.”
News, Fire Department, Chamber Of Commerce, Santa Monica
Inspirational Hero Matt Norris Of The Santa Monica Fire Department Honored
Posted Sep. 28, 2012, 1:53 am
Santa Monica Fire Department Captain Matt Norris was honored Monday at the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce’s 19th annual New Heroes Celebration at Le Merigot Hotel.
News, Los Angeles, Fire Department, Fire, Bel Air, Helicopter
LA City Fire Crews Bring Getty Fire Under Control
Posted Sep. 15, 2012, 9:11 am
Los Angeles City fire crews contained the Getty fire that started on Friday along the eastern side of the Sepulveda Pass along the 405 freeway consuming around 90 acres of dry brush in the canyons of Bel Air this weekend. Since there was no lightning in the area, arson has been suspected.
City Council, Fire Department, Election, Santa Monica, Police Department
Santa Monica Public Safety Associations Announce City Council Endorsements
Posted Sep. 13, 2012, 3:53 am
The Santa Monica Police Officers’ Association and Santa Monica Firefighters, Local 1109 announced Wednesday its endorsements of four candidates for the Nov. 6 general election. They are Terry O’Day, Gleam Davis, Shari Davis, and Ted Winterer.
News, Fire Department, Chamber Of Commerce, Santa Monica, Police Department
Santa Monica New Heroes Celebration Set For September 24
Posted Sep. 11, 2012, 2:19 am
The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce’s 18th annual New Heroes Celebration will be held poolside at the Le Merigot Hotel on Monday, Sept. 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Held annually by the Chamber, this event is an opportunity for the business community to welcome the City’s newest public servants — all new educators, police officers, and firefighters to the Santa Monica.
News, Fire Department, Santa Monica
Up Front With Santa Monica Fire Chief Scott Ferguson
Posted Sep. 10, 2012, 2:10 am
Santa Monica Fire Chief Scott Ferguson is proud to be part of a family where his father, brother, and son have chosen the fire service as a career. He started his career in 1982 as a part-time firefighter in Federal Way, Washington, and began serving full-time with the Richland Fire Department in January of 1984. He then moved back to his hometown in Vancouver, where he served the Vancouver Fire & Rescue from 1988 to 2001, progressing through the ranks until appointed as Chief of Training.
News, City Council, Fire Department, Santa Monica
Santa Monica City Council Approves Land Swap For New Fire Station
Posted Aug. 30, 2012, 1:38 am
Santa Monica wants to build a new fire station to replace an aging one in the downtown area, but instead of purchasing a plot of land to make it happen, City Hall has found a potential partner to do a land swap.
News, Fire Department, Santa Monica, Police Department
National Night Out More Than Fun And Games
Posted Aug. 10, 2012, 1:47 am
National Night Out, an annual event sponsored by the Santa Monica Police Department, was celebrated in style Tuesday night in a highly successful event that included child fingerprinting, free food, rock climbing, instructional booths, and a youth rock band in order to promote partnership between the police and the Santa Monica community.
News, Fire Department, Santa Monica
All Types Of Fireworks Illegal In Santa Monica: Fire Department
Posted Jun. 28, 2012, 1:41 am
The Santa Monica Fire and Police Departments are reminding everyone that all types of fireworks are illegal in the City of Santa Monica in the lead-up to the July 4 holiday. This includes so-called “safe and sane” fireworks, which may not be used in Santa Monica even if they are legal in the city in which they are purchased.
News, Fire Department, Santa Monica, Police Department, Police Chase, Santa Monica Blvd.
Police Car Crashes Into Art Supply Store
Posted May. 24, 2012, 1:22 pm
An accident occurred involving a black police car that crashed into Utrecht Art Supplies on Santa Monica Boulevard and Barrington Thursday evening ...
Fire Department, Opinion, Editorial, Santa Monica, Fires
Op-Ed: Proper Firefighting Aircraft Can Help Combat Local Fires
Posted Apr. 30, 2012, 12:52 am
Wildfires are a reality in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) communities. Due to an adequate lack of rainfall during the “rainy season” this year ...
News, Fire Department, Santa Monica, Police Department
Fire Extinguished In Downtown
Posted Apr. 13, 2012, 11:40 am
Santa Monica firefighters put out a blaze that ignited at 1305 Second Street in the downtown shortly after 5 p.m., Sgt. Roger Lewis of the Santa Mo...
News, Fire Department, Santa Monica
SMFD Issue Overcrowding Warning To Venues In Lead-Up To St. Patrick's Day
Posted Mar. 14, 2012, 10:19 am
Drinking and dining establishments throughout Santa Monica are being reminded by the Santa Monica Fire Department to be responsible regarding overc...
