06/04/2026
🚒On June 2, 2026, at approximately 8:20 p.m., the Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) responded to an apartment fire in the 2000 block of Miramonte Avenue in San Leandro.
Fire crews quickly contained the fire to the kitchen area, preventing further spread.
Three residents were displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross. Notifications were made, and fortunately, no injuries were reported.
📸Photos By: Sumodog/ACFD
06/04/2026
Traffic Collision – Castro Valley
On June 3, 2026, at approximately 2:57 PM, the Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD), along with Hand Crew 8, responded to a traffic collision involving a big rig and a passenger vehicle on eastbound I-580, just west of San Ramon Road in Castro Valley.
The collision resulted in downed wires that sparked a small fire, which crews quickly extinguished.
The driver of the big rig sustained injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital. The occupant of a second vehicle that was involved was not injured.
Dublin Canyon Road and the Schaefer Ranch off-ramp were temporarily shut down by CHP during the incident.
There is no update on the condition of the injured driver at this time.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
06/03/2026
Congratulations to Chief Heather Marques on being honored with the Meritorious Service Medal at the 2025 California EMS Awards, held on June 2, 2026, in St. Helena.
This award, presented by Alameda County Medical Director Dr. Zina Konik, recognizes Chief Marques’ dedication, leadership, and continued service to emergency medical services and the communities we serve.
We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition. Congratulations, Chief Marques! 👏
06/03/2026
🚨 ACRECC CALL VOLUME ON THE RISE 🚨
As the weather heats up, so does the call volume at the Alameda County Regional Emergency Communications Center (ACRECC).
In May, our dispatchers answered 12,490 emergency calls, and over the past couple of months, the regional dispatch center has seen an increase of nearly 2,000 additional calls.
Even with this surge in demand, our team continues to perform at an exceptionally high level, answering 97% of 911 calls within 15 seconds, exceeding the State standard.
This level of service doesn’t happen by accident. It reflects the professionalism, focus, and dedication our dispatchers bring to every call, every day.
We are proud of the ACRECC team and the critical work they do to serve our communities 24/7. Great job!
06/02/2026
Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈
This June, the Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) proudly celebrates and stands with the LGBTQ+ community.
We are committed to serving every member of our community with respect, dignity, and compassion. This month and every month, we honor the importance of inclusion, unity, and belonging. ❤️
05/27/2026
🚒 Keeping Our Communities Safe! 🚒
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Alameda County Fire Department’s Chipper Program provided services in Sunol to help residents in high fire hazard areas reduce potential wildfire risks and create safer defensible spaces. 🌲🔥
A special thank you to ACFD’s Crew 8 and Reserve Program for their continued dedication and hard work in helping protect our communities. Your commitment to service makes a difference!
05/27/2026