San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District has secured $2 million in state funding for wildfire fuel mitigation in and around Mount Diablo State Park.

The funding will support fuel breaks and defensible space projects designed to reduce wildfire risk and help protect San Ramon Valley communities.

For more information, please read our full press release on our website:
https://www.firedepartment.org/Home/Components/News/News/434/17

Today, we gathered at Oak Hill Park to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to recognize the courage and sacrifice of the first responders who answered the call 25 years ago.

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District would like to thank the San Ramon Valley Exchange Club for hosting this meaningful 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and for continuing to keep the memory of that day alive.

Fire Chief Jonas Aguiar joined other community leaders and dignitaries in reflecting on the events of September 11 and the lasting impact they had on our nation, our first responders, and our communities.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who attended and stood together with us in remembrance. Your presence helps ensure that we never forget the lives lost, the heroes who responded, and the enduring spirit of service and unity that followed.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

On Sunday, September 6, our firefighters responded to a report of a mercury spill from a grandfather-style clock. Our Hazardous Materials Unit was dispatched, and our hazardous materials specialists worked with local resources and environmental agencies to safely contain, clean up, and dispose of the hazardous material.

Mercury can be found in some older household items, including certain thermometers, thermostats, switches, barometers, and antique clocks. When released, mercury can break into small silver colored droplets that are difficult to see and can spread easily.

If mercury spills:
• Keep people and pets away from the area.
• Do not touch, sweep, or vacuum the mercury.
• Move to a safe location and call 911.

Our Hazmat specialists are trained and equipped to safely assess and manage hazardous material incidents. When it comes to mercury or other unknown hazardous materials, leave the cleanup to the professionals.

On September 5th crews responded to a structure fire in San Ramon where they quickly located and extinguished the fire, keeping it contained to the apartment where it originated and preventing further spread within the building.

During the incident, firefighters rescued two dogs and a cat from the apartment. Firefighters used the Pet Rescue Kits carried on our fire apparatus to provide supplemental oxygen to the animals after they were removed from the structure.

The pets were transported to a nearby veterinarian, where they received care. We are hopeful they will make a full recovery and are grateful our crews were able to give these pets the care they needed.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Heart health matters, especially when there may be no warning signs.
The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is proud to support the Kyle J. Taylor Foundation and its youth heart screening program.

Youth ages 12–25 are invited to participate in a heart screening that includes a health and family history assessment, an EKG, and a physician review. If additional evaluation is recommended, an echocardiogram may also be performed.

These screenings are designed to help identify previously undetected heart conditions that may increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest in young people.

Saturday, October 3, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
San Ramon Valley High School
Ages 12–25
$10 screening fee

Take a proactive step toward knowing more about your heart health.
Learn more and register through the Kyle J. Taylor Foundation
kylejtaylor.org/screenings

On August 29, 2026, firefighters were dispatched to a vegetation fire in Alamo that burned roughly five acres of land. The crews faced access challenges and numerous spot fires, which complicated suppression efforts. Air support coordinated with ground crews, played a crucial role in containing the fire and halting its spread.

Resources from Contra Costa County, Alameda County, and CAL FIRE provided mutual aid, to support the incident. The fire’s cause and origin is under investigation. We thank all of the agencies and firefighters who worked together to quickly and safely contain the fire.

Recently, the District’s Mobile Communications Unit participated in a regional Crisis Negotiation Team training focused on the unique challenges of lengthy negotiations.

The all-day training specifically addressed the transition from one crisis negotiation team to another during extended incidents. A smooth transition is critical to maintaining continuity, communication, and focus throughout a negotiation.

The Mobile Communications Unit can serve as a dedicated command post, providing a centralized location where crisis negotiators and incident command staff can work together in a controlled environment.

Training alongside our regional partners helps ensure that our teams are prepared to support complex incidents and work seamlessly together when it matters most.

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San Ramon Valley Fire’s Rapid Extraction Module Support (REMS) Team is currently deployed to the Timber Fire in Monterey County as part of California’s statewide mutual aid system.

REMS teams are specially trained and equipped to provide technical rescue capabilities on wildland fire incidents. When firefighters or members of the public require assistance in steep, remote, or otherwise challenging terrain, REMS teams provide the specialized personnel and equipment needed to safely reach and extract them.

During the Timber Fire, the San Ramon Valley Fire REMS team worked alongside the Oceanside Fire Department REMS Team to rescue an individual from a steep, rugged slope that was difficult to access.

This successful rescue is a great example of California’s mutual aid system in action. Agencies from across the state bring specialized personnel, training, and equipment together when they are needed most.
We are proud of our San Ramon Valley Fire REMS team and grateful to work alongside our partners from Oceanside Fire to support the Timber Fire response and help keep firefighters and the public safe.

San Ramon Valley Fire crews responded to a report of a vehicle into a building in Danville, CA.

Firefighters provided medical aid to the patient while our Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team, including specially trained Rescue personnel, assessed the damaged structure and provide structural shoring.

Working alongside building inspectors, our crews stabilized and shored the building to help make the scene safe and prevent further damage.

This incident is a great example of the specialized capabilities our firefighters bring to emergencies beyond fire suppression and medical response.

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