Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Dept

09/24/2026

It is with sadness that the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District shares the passing of Rita Cyman, who served our District for many years as our longtime Office Manager.

Rita was a valued part of Bonita FD and spent many years supporting our firefighters, staff, and the community we serve. Her years of service and dedication to the District will be remembered and appreciated by those who had the opportunity to work with her.

We extend our sincere condolences to Rita’s family, friends, and former coworkers during this difficult time.

A celebration of Rita’s life will be held Friday, September 25, at 9:00 a.m. at the Chapel at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in San Diego, with a reception to follow at City View Community Church in Santee. Additional information is included in the attached announcement.

Rest in peace, Rita, and thank you for your many years of service to the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District.

08/15/2026

🔥Bonita Firefighters Local 1827 is proud to support Sweetwater Valley Little League as they continue their incredible run toward the 2026 Little League World Series!

For more than 20 years, Local 1827 has been a proud Grand Slam Sponsor of SVLL, and we couldn’t be more excited to cheer on this year’s team as they represent Bonita on the biggest stage in Little League baseball. Go SVLL! Bring it home!

08/05/2026

06/24/2026

We’ll be serving a dynamite breakfast on Sunday, August 9th, from 8am-11am.

4900 Bonita Rd. Bonita, CA 91902.

Be there, or Tina gets your breakfast. 🥞 🥓

06/05/2026

Not every rescue involves fire, smoke, or flashing lights.
Earlier today, Engine 238 was dispatched to a report of a cat stuck in a vent. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered that Kai, the family's adventurous Persian cat, had somehow found his way into the concealed space between the second and third floors of the home.
After a thorough search, neither the family nor firefighters could determine how Kai had entered the enclosed area in the first place. Like many cats, he wasn't interested in explaining himself.
With no obvious access point available, firefighters removed a recessed can light from the ceiling and began negotiations. Armed with treats, patience, and a few encouraging words, the crew eventually convinced Kai to make his exit.
A short time later, Kai emerged through the ceiling opening and was safely caught by Firefighter/Paramedic Trevor Magnett before being reunited with his very relieved family.
Kai was uninjured, the family was happy, and firefighters were left with one unanswered question:
How did he get up there in the first place?

Check out the photos and video of Kai's unconventional rescue below.

04/15/2026

Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District is proud to announce the promotion of Firefighter/Paramedic Halley Rivera to Engineer/Paramedic.

Halley has been a dependable and valued member of the department, and we look forward to seeing her in this new role.

Please join us in congratulating Engineer/Paramedic Rivera on this well-earned promotion