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10/13/2026

2026 OC Fire Service Memorial

The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 honor the life and service of Fi...
10/11/2026

The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 honor the life and service of Fire Apparatus Engineer Lester L. Webster on this anniversary of his Line of Duty Death on October 11, 2017. Lester and his family are forever in our hearts.

Rock, paper, scissors: Fire Prevention Week Edition!🔋Remember these quick tips to help protect your home and family:🔥 In...
10/09/2026

Rock, paper, scissors: Fire Prevention Week Edition!🔋

Remember these quick tips to help protect your home and family:

🔥 Install working smoke alarms.
🔌 Unplug devices once they’re fully charged.
⚡ Use the charger provided by the manufacturer

OCFA celebrated Fire Prevention Week with Station Open Houses! đźš’25 fire stations opened their doors to residents, giving...
10/08/2026

OCFA celebrated Fire Prevention Week with Station Open Houses! đźš’

25 fire stations opened their doors to residents, giving community members the opportunity to meet their local firefighters, ask questions, and learn more about fire prevention.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this year!

10/07/2026

This we are highlighting the importance of safely charging lithium-ion batteries including those used in e-bikes. Remember these tips:

🔋Do not overcharge.
🔥Keep away from combustible materials.
🔌Follow the manufacturer's charging instructions.

Video description: An 18-second video shows a person riding an e-bike. Text on screen reads, “E-bikes are fun until…” The video then transitions to show a garage fire. Text on screen reads, “Charging isn’t handled properly.”

10/05/2026

Vegetation fire stopped.

At 2 p.m. today, firefighters responded to a vegetation fire at the Prima Deshecha Landfill on Avenida La Pata near San Juan Capistrano.

With support from OC Waste & Recycling personnel spraying water on the fire, firefighters used hose lines and hand tools to stop the fire’s forward progress, holding it to 1.3 acres in less than ten minutes. No injuries were reported, and no structures were damaged.

Video description: This 39-second video shows firefighters using hose lines and hand tools on a burned hillside at the Prima Deshecha Landfill. It ends with the OCFA logo and the words “In Service of Others.”

OC Firefighters, Local 3631

This week, we continue our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting Senior Human Resources Specialist, Val...
10/05/2026

This week, we continue our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting Senior Human Resources Specialist, Valerie Castro!

Valerie is Mexican American and deeply proud of her culture, her roots, and the generations of family who helped pave the way for her.

Her father and grandfather both served in the U.S. Army, and Valerie says she has always been inspired by their bravery, sacrifice, and commitment to serving their country. Her mother moved to the United States from Mexico after marrying Valerie’s father. She didn’t know the language or culture, but worked hard to learn English. Together, Valerie’s parents went on to become entrepreneurs and start several businesses.

“Their work ethic, determination, and willingness to take risks have always inspired me,” Valerie shared.

That same determination has shaped Valerie’s own career journey. After high school, she worked while attending college sporadically and spent 15 years as an Executive Assistant, eventually providing executive-level support to Chief Officers in the private sector and City Managers in the public sector.

While she enjoyed her work, Valerie always had a desire to build a career in Human Resources. In 2023, that opportunity brought her to OCFA as Extra Help in the Benefits Division.

Valerie was also determined to fulfill a lifelong goal of completing her education. With the support of her husband and children, she returned to school to earn her undergraduate degree in Business, followed by a master’s degree in Business from the University of Redlands in December 2024. Go Bulldogs!

“I wanted to be an example to my kids and show them that it is never too late to pursue your goals and that education is something worth investing in,” she shared.

Since joining OCFA, Valerie has continued to grow professionally. She became a full-time HR Specialist in July 2023 and was promoted to Senior HR Specialist in March 2026. All of her roles have been within the Benefits Division.

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The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 honor the life and service of Ca...
10/05/2026

The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 honor the life and service of Captain Thomas O. Wall on this anniversary of his Line of Duty Death on October 5, 1998. Thomas and his family are forever in our hearts.

What’s one small change you can make today? Start by setting a reminder to unplug your device once it’s fully charged. 🔋...
10/04/2026

What’s one small change you can make today? Start by setting a reminder to unplug your device once it’s fully charged. 🔋

October 4–10 is Fire Prevention Week, and we’re highlighting the importance of safely charging lithium-ion batteries. Making safe habits part of your routine can help reduce fire risks in your home.

The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 honor the life and service of Fi...
10/04/2026

The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 honor the life and service of Fire Captain Dennis Donelson on this anniversary of his Line of Duty Death on October 4, 1986. Dennis and his family are forever in our hearts.

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1 Fire Authority Road
Irvine, CA
92602

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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