Oakland Fire Department

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning which is in effect from 11pm Wednesday to 9am Thursday due to wind and low relative humidity for North Bay interior mountains and East Bay hills. Hot, dry, and windy conditions combined with mixed vegetation, such as grass, will lead to critical fire weather conditions Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

The NWS issues Red Flag Warnings to alert fire departments of the onset, or possible onset, of critical weather and dry conditions that could lead to rapid or dramatic increases in wildfire activity. Firefighters will raise red flags at fire stations to warn residents of extreme fire weather, as warnings are issued by the National Weather Service.

A Red Flag Warning is the highest alert. During these times extreme caution is urged by all residents, because a simple spark can cause a major wildfire. Read MORE: https://www.oaklandca.gov/Public-Safety-Streets/Fire/EMSD/Ready-Oakland/Stay-Informed/Red-Flag-Warning-for-Weather-Events

Lakeshore Spring Festival 2026 was fantastic, thanks to everyone who came by visit with E10! Engine 10 was closed for much of 2024-2025, and every day we’re grateful to be able to serve the district.

For the next several days, Oakland Fire is participating in the Annual multi-agency Wildland Drill in Tilden Park hosted by the . Participating agencies include: , ,

20 weeks ago, they came in as individuals. Today, Recruit Class 1-26 walked out as family, and represent the bright future of the Oakland Fire Department.

This morning, Fire Chief Damon Covington, the Honorable Mayor Barbara Lee, Oakland Fire Command Staff, leadership from Local 55, city dignitaries, and hundreds of friends and family gathered at the Scottish Rite Center on beautiful Lake Merritt for the swearing-in of 30 new Oakland Firefighters. The newly sworn-in members completed their 20-week academy process this week at the Fire Department Training Tower.

Special thank you to the Fire Training Division and the tremendous 1-26 academy Cadre, led by Academy Director Capt Nestor Flores, which provided tireless instruction, guidance, and support to these recruits over the last 20 weeks, that culminated in the training cadre’s coordination of a phenomenal ceremony today. Amazing work.

The next chapter of the OFD story begins today. Join us in congratulating Oakland’s newest public servants standing ready and prepared to serve this great city. Forever and always, Recruit Class 1-26.

It’s Emergency Medical Services Week! 🚑💙
This EMS Week, we honor all the responders, dispatchers, EMTs, paramedics, and civilian crisis specialists who meet Oaklanders where they are—often in their most vulnerable moments—and provide care, dignity, and lifesaving expertise every day.

📊 Most 911 calls are EMS-related: Last year alone, over 80% of OFD’s calls for service were EMS-related, with dispatchers and first responders managing high-volume, complex incidents around the clock.

💪 Always training: MSD invests heavily in hands-on, scenario-based training to keep skills sharp and ensure responders can provide top-tier care under pressure.

📘 Prepared for every situation: OFD follows a citywide integrated preparedness plan with regular trainings and disaster-readiness exercises to keep Oakland resilient.

🤝 Care-first crisis response: The MACRO program delivers compassionate, civilian-led crisis response, resolving the majority of calls directly on scene and connecting residents to care without enforcement.

From dispatch to field response to community crisis intervention, your dedication keeps Oakland safer, healthier, and more resilient.

Thank you for all you do.

Earlier today, E23 & E29 extinguished fire in deep vegetation along Hegenberger near the Oakland Airport. With hose lines and a deck gun, crews brought the incident under control within 20 minutes.

Concerned about wind gusts in Oakland? reminds residents of the following resources:

- If a tree has fallen on power lines, vehicles, or an occupied building, call 911 immediately.
- If a tree is touching or tangled in high-voltage lines, contact PG&E at (800) 743-5000.
- Report a downed tree or an immediate safety hazard, Dial 311 or call (510) 615-5566.

Oakland Firefighters were honored to meet and visit with some of the amazing pediatric ICU patients at Kaiser-Oakland on . We had fun dressing up and celebrating the incredible strength and bravery of some Kaiser’s youngest patients. Always a pleasure to partner with the team at !