Thornton Fire District 17

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Thornton Fire District 17 "Planning for tomorrow, preparing for today and honoring the past."

Welcome back! 👋 We’re glad to have our crews home after their deployments to the Gann Fire and Timber Fire. Thank you fo...
08/18/2026

Welcome back! 👋 We’re glad to have our crews home after their deployments to the Gann Fire and Timber Fire. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication out there—we’re grateful to have you back safely! 🚒🔥

The members of the Thornton Fire Protection District remain committed to the Timber Fire response. We wish all personnel...
08/14/2026

The members of the Thornton Fire Protection District remain committed to the Timber Fire response. We wish all personnel working on the fire a safe return home and thank them for their dedication, courage, and service. Stay safe out there! 🚒🔥

🚨 Traffic Collision Response 🚨Thornton Engine 17-1 and Woodbridge Rescue 7-1 responded to a vehicle collision involving ...
08/13/2026

🚨 Traffic Collision Response 🚨
Thornton Engine 17-1 and Woodbridge Rescue 7-1 responded to a vehicle collision involving a vehicle and a tree.
Sadly, one person at the scene was pronounced deceased. The California Highway Patrol is currently investigating the collision.
This is a heartbreaking reminder of how important it is to slow down, stay alert, and drive safely. Please make responsible choices behind the wheel—your actions can save a life.
We would also like to thank Woodbridge Fire for their assistance during this incident.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected. Please stay safe out there. ❤️

Members of the Thornton Fire Protection District are currently assigned to the Timber Fire, assisting with firefighting ...
08/13/2026

Members of the Thornton Fire Protection District are currently assigned to the Timber Fire, assisting with firefighting and suppression efforts. We’re proud of our crews for answering the call and supporting our regional partners. Stay safe, everyone! 🚒🔥

📚🚒 Back to School! 🚒📚Yesterday, Thornton Fire District was proud to welcome students back for their first day of school ...
08/06/2026

📚🚒 Back to School! 🚒📚
Yesterday, Thornton Fire District was proud to welcome students back for their first day of school at New Hope Elementary! Our firefighters had the honor of greeting students as they walked the red carpet, helping kick off the new school year with smiles, high-fives, and words of encouragement.
It was a great way to start the school year, and we wish all of the students, teachers, staff, and families a safe, fun, and successful year ahead. Have an amazing school year—we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way!

Our Thornton Rural Fire Protection District members have safely returned home after their deployment to the Mines Fire.W...
07/30/2026

Our Thornton Rural Fire Protection District members have safely returned home after their deployment to the Mines Fire.
We are proud of our firefighters for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to protecting communities across California. Thank you to our members for answering the call, and thank you to our community for your continued support while they were away.
Welcome home, and job well done! 🚒🇺🇸

🚒 On Tuesday, July 14, at 1227 hours, Thornton Fire Protection District, along with Woodbridge Fire District Engine 7-4 ...
07/16/2026

🚒 On Tuesday, July 14, at 1227 hours, Thornton Fire Protection District, along with Woodbridge Fire District Engine 7-4 and Rescue 7-1, responded to the report of a vehicle accident.
Upon arrival, crews found a patient in immediate need of lifesaving care, with bystanders already performing CPR. The crew from Engine 7-4 quickly assumed patient care, continued resuscitation efforts, and successfully regained a pulse. The patient was then transported to a local hospital for continued medical treatment.
We commend the bystanders who immediately stepped in to begin CPR and recognize the outstanding teamwork and professionalism of all responding personnel.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the patient and their family as they navigate the road ahead.
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🚒 Yesterday at 1811 hours, Thornton Fire Protection District, Woodbridge Fire District, and Cosumnes Fire Department res...
07/16/2026

🚒 Yesterday at 1811 hours, Thornton Fire Protection District, Woodbridge Fire District, and Cosumnes Fire Department responded to the report of a wind-driven roadside grass fire that extended into a portion of an olive orchard.
Thanks to the rapid response and coordinated efforts of all responding crews, the fire was quickly contained before it could spread further, helping protect nearby property and agricultural resources.
We would like to thank our mutual aid partners from Woodbridge Fire District and Cosumnes Fire Department for their professionalism, teamwork, and dedicated efforts. Incidents like these highlight the importance of strong partnerships and coordinated response in keeping our communities safe.

🚒 Members of the Thornton Fire Protection District remain committed to the Loomis Fire as part of a San Joaquin County S...
07/16/2026

🚒 Members of the Thornton Fire Protection District remain committed to the Loomis Fire as part of a San Joaquin County Strike Team, working alongside our mutual aid partners to support ongoing firefighting operations.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our dedicated personnel for their professionalism, resilience, and unwavering commitment.
Your service, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting California’s communities are greatly appreciated.
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At 2024 hours, Water Tender 17-1 responded on mutual aid to Grand Island Road to assist Sacramento County with a large v...
07/09/2026

At 2024 hours, Water Tender 17-1 responded on mutual aid to Grand Island Road to assist Sacramento County with a large vegetation fire.
Thornton Rural Fire Protection District is proud to support our neighboring agencies through the mutual aid system, working together to protect lives, property, and our communities.
As temperatures remain high and vegetation continues to dry, we encourage everyone to use extreme caution with anything that could ignite a fire. If you see smoke or fire, report it immediately by calling 9-1-1.

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25999 N. Thornton Road
Thornton, CA
95686

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(209) 794-2460

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