West Sacramento Fire Department

Today is National Heatstroke Prevention Day

Every year, children are seriously injured or lose their lives from vehicular heatstroke, and it can happen faster than most people realize. Even on mild days, the temperature inside a parked car can rise dangerously within minutes.

Here’s how we can protect our kids:
• Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, not even for a minute
• Check the back seat every time you park, make it a habit
• Keep cars locked when not in use and store keys out of children’s reach
• Place a reminder item (like your phone, bag, or shoe) in the back seat
• Act fast! If you see a child alone in a car, call 911 immediately

Heatstroke is preventable. Awareness saves lives.

Join Sparky's Fire Safety Challenge by using the checklist to inspect your home for fire hazards. Color the paw prints green for safe items, red for unsafe, and yellow if unsure.
Share your progress using and let's keep our homes safe together!
Download here: https://nfpa.social/3FUEbiY

🚒We are now accepting applications for the WSFD Youth Fire Academy.🚒

The Youth Fire Academy 26-1 will be held Monday, 6/08/26, through Friday, 6/12/26, from 8:00am to 3:00pm

YFA 26-1 will be hosted at West Sacramento Fire Station 45, 2040 Lake Washington Blvd. West Sacramento, CA 95691

Lunch and uniforms will be provided. There is no cost to attend.

🚨21 cadets will be accepted. Due to high demand, we will only be accepting first time cadets and priority will be given to residents of West Sacramento. 🚨

To register visit:

https://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/government/departments/fire/community-risk-reduction/community-outreach/youth-fire-academy

West Sacramento City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in observance of Farmworkers Day. Emergency services, including the West Sacramento Fire Department and West Sacramento Police Department, will continue to operate without interruption. Curbside services provided by West Sacramento Sustainability—such as trash, recycling, and yard waste collection—will also continue as scheduled.

In the afternoon of March 12, crews responded to a vegetation fire on the west side of the Port’s turn around basin. Upon arrival it was discovered that an obviously habitable structure illegally built in the dense vegetation was fully involved. Crews stretched hundreds of feet of hose line and utilized pumps to draft water from the deep water channel to extinguish the fire. Thankfully, no person was injured due to the fire, but upon the fire’s extinguishment, an investigation of the area discovered many occupied homeless camps in the general area. The Fire Marshal was notified to address the high risk of the populated area in the dense vegetation as it presents a large potential for future fires. Fire’s Community Risk Reduction Division will continue working with Police Department staff and the Port to address the matter.

On Wednesday, March 11th, WSF units responded to Courtyard Village Apartments for a reported structure fire in an upstairs apartment.
Engine 41 (E41) arrived on scene to find the upper apartment fully involved with fire. Crews quickly deployed hose lines and initiated an aggressive fire attack while additional arriving units supported suppression efforts. Firefighters utilized ground ladders to access the roof and performed vertical ventilation to release heat and smoke, allowing crews to more effectively get water on the fire and bring it under control.
All occupants were able to safely exit the building prior to firefighters’ arrival. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. A total of ten residents were displaced as a result of the fire. The apartment manager stated that other units within the complex may be available and will work on getting the families housed. The Red Cross was also contacted and assisted the displaced residents for the night. Multiple West Sacramento Fire Department crews operated on scene, with additional assistance provided by the Sacramento Fire Department. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

🍳 Kitchen Safety Reminder: Grease Fires 🍳
Cooking is the leading cause of home fires, and grease fires can happen faster than you think.

If a grease fire starts:
🚫 DO NOT use water, it will cause the fire to spread.
🔥 Turn off the heat if you can do so safely.
🧯 Smother the flames with a lid or use a fire extinguisher.
📞 Call 911 if the fire grows or you’re unsure.

Stay in the kitchen while cooking, keep flammable items away from the stove, and never leave hot oil unattended. A few simple steps can prevent a serious fire.

Stay safe!

It’s Community Risk Reduction Week!
Small actions today can prevent emergencies tomorrow. Learn, prepare, and help keep our community safe.

Smoke Alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly.
Remember!
⏲️ Replace smoke alarms every 10 years
⏲️ Test smoke alarms once a month

New year, fresh reminder 🚨

Smoke alarms are a key part of your home fire escape plan. Working smoke alarms give you early warning when seconds matter. Take a moment to check the date and test your smoke alarms.

More safety tips: nfpa.org/smokealarms