Wind knocks tractor-trailer onto fire engine
High winds blowing near Inyokern on Friday knocked a tractor-trailer onto a Kern County fire engine that was responding to another tractor-trailer that had been blown onto its side. The Kern County ...
KCFD station gets new water tender
The Kern County Fire Department placed a new water tender into service in Wasco on Friday to ensure access to water in rural areas that often have none. The 2,100-gallon apparatus can pump up to 1,250 ...
CHP: High winds topple big rigs in desert areas, one hitting KCFD truck
High winds in the Mojave and Ridgecrest areas are causing big rigs to topple over, including one hitting the side of a Kern ...
Shoreline, Northshore Fire Departments to merge After voter approval
Two fire departments in North King County are declaring victory, as it looks like voters have approved a measure to combine ...
Fresno County fire crews return to SoCal for another potential disaster
Last month fire crews around the state were deployed to Southern California to help battle historically destructive blazes – ...
Kern County Fire Department prepares for overnight storm with resources on standby
The worst of the rainstorm may have rolled through Bakersfield, leaving just minor damage. Now, we're keeping watch for our mountain communities.
Kern County Fire Dept. begins pile burnings in Alta Sierra to reduce wildfire risks
If you see smoke in the Alta Sierra community, do not be alarmed. The Kern County Fire Department said they are conducting ...