Ripon Professional Firefighters Local 3880

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The Ripon Professional Firefighters Association is the union of full-time, professional firefighters

03/18/2026

Crews were dispatched to a fall at 5:06 PM, and just 2 minutes later, a second call for breathing problems came in.

While our firefighters were committed to the first emergency, our partners stepped in to ensure the second call still received a rapid response.

Thank you to Manteca Fire Engine 245 and MDA for having our back and serving our community when it matters most.

03/16/2026

This evening was a busy one for your Ripon Firefighters. Crews were dispatched to a Fall at 5:20 PM. While still on scene of the Fall, a second call came in for Heart Problems at 5:40 PM. The engine crew broke away from the Fall to respond to the Heart Problem call.

While en route to the Heart Problem, a Vegetation Fire was dispatched at 5:47 PM behind the Ripon Golf Club. Crews continued to the medical emergency, arrived on scene and assisted the patient, transferred patient care to the ambulance, and then responded to the station to swap from a Type 1 engine to a Type 6 engine, this was done due to access and location of the fire, our first out engine is not capable of reaching the fire.

The first fire suppression unit did not arrive until 6:06 PM — nearly 20 minutes after dispatch. Fortunately the fire remained small due to moist vegetation, but had this occurred during the dry warm summer months, this could have resulted in a much larger incident.

While crews were committed to the fire and the ambulance was tied up at the hospital, another 911 call came in for a vehicle accident with reports of a person pinned. Initially no RFD unit was available to respond nor did any RFD unit make it on scene! Thankfully there was no one pinned in as reported and there were no injuries that resulted from the vehicle accident.

Evenings like this are a constant reminder as to why staffing another ALS fire engine is so important to our community and our crews! Engines respond to nearly all emergencies and are capable of fire suppression and vehicle extrication.

03/13/2026

The reality of multiple incidents at the same time.

At 8:06 AM crews responded to a med aid for breathing problems. Just three minutes later at 8:09 AM, another call for breathing problems came in, this time involving a pediatric patient.

When emergencies happen at the same time, resources are stretched and responses can be delayed. In this case, a child had to wait for help while crews were already committed to another emergency.

This is the reality of concurrent calls in our community and why adequate staffing of another ALS fire engine is vital.

03/12/2026

We will continue to highlight this issue.

At 1:13 PM crews responded to a stroke emergency and remained on scene providing patient care.

Just 11 minutes later at 1:24 PM, another call came in for back pain while resources were still committed to the first emergency.

Situations like this highlight the ongoing challenge of simultaneous incidents and the importance of having adequate staffing and resources available to respond when our community needs it most.

Every minute matters when it’s your family, your neighbor, or someone in our community who needs help.

03/10/2026

Once again two emergencies came in within minutes tonight. An alarm at 6:30 PM and a med aid at 6:32 PM.

Fortunately, crews responding to the alarm were quickly notified it was a false alarm and were able to reroute to the medical aid. Having two ALS-capable engines in service helps ensure that when calls overlap, there are still trained firefighter-paramedics available to provide rapid patient stabilization and critical care without delay.

03/04/2026

Last night our crews responded to a heart problem incident, while still on scene another incident for breathing problems was also dispatched. These are both potentially life threatening incidents where seconds matter and immediate advanced care makes the difference.

This is what simultaneous incidents look like in real time. While one crew is committed to a critical medical call, another emergency doesn’t wait.

Local 3380 remains committed to protecting our community with the response times and service you deserve.

03/03/2026

This morning, multiple emergency calls came in during the same 7 a.m. hour. That’s called a concurrent call — when more than one 911 emergency happens at the same time, requiring multiple units to respond simultaneously.

Here’s why that’s critical:

When our ambulance transports a patient to the hospital, it leaves the district. That means fewer firefighters and medics are available if another emergency happens at the same time.

A structure fire
A cardiac arrest
A serious vehicle accident
A stroke patient

If these happen concurrently, response times and available staffing are stretched thin.

That’s why staffing a second ALS (Advanced Life Support) engine is so important.

An ALS engine is equipped with paramedics and life-saving equipment capable of:
• Advanced airway management
• Cardiac monitoring and defibrillation
• IV/medication administration
• Critical patient stabilization

A second ALS engine ensures:
✅ Faster response to simultaneous emergencies
✅ Immediate advanced medical care on scene
✅ Proper manpower for high-acuity incidents
✅ Safer operations for both patients and firefighters

Emergencies don’t wait their turn — and neither should our community’s access to advanced life-saving care.
our Station 3

02/24/2026

Community Message from Ripon Consolidated Fire Protection District

Recently, a Ripon resident shared their experience following a serious fall that resulted in significant injury and blood loss. At the time of the 911 call, Ripon crews were already committed to two other active incidents and no Ripon personnel were available to respond.

Manteca Fire Department arrived approximately 15 minutes after the initial 911 call.

This incident highlights an ongoing challenge: concurrent calls. Last year alone, our district experienced 986 calls for service that occurred while crews were already committed to another emergency.

As our community discusses the future of emergency services in Ripon, it’s important to understand how call volume, staffing, and available resources directly impact response capability.

In the coming weeks, you will hear more about a proposed benefit assessment designed to enhance and sustain emergency response in our community — improving reliability, strengthening coverage during concurrent calls, and working toward faster, more consistent response times.

We remain committed to transparency, public engagement, and protecting the life and safety of those we serve.

01/01/2026

We wish you a Happy New Year to you and your families! It’s been an honor serving our citizens in 2025 and we are excited to continue that same mission throughout 2026!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to you and your families from your Ripon Firefighters!

12/18/2025

🚒 Fire District Update – Benefit Assessment Process 🚒

The Ripon Consolidated Fire District has secured SCI Consulting Group to assist with the benefit assessment process. We are grateful to the City of Ripon for partnering with us and agreeing to share in the costs of this important effort.

Over the past 6 months, the Fire District has worked to keep the community informed about why a benefit assessment is needed. This outreach has included:
• Four public Townhall meetings
• A meeting with the Chesapeake Landing HOA
• Meetings with several Ripon school parent–faculty clubs
• Additional community discussions and outreach

Community engagement remains a priority. We encourage residents to stay involved and watch for upcoming opportunities to learn more.

If you are interested in hosting a meeting, the Fire District is always looking for opportunities to meet with our community and discuss this topic.

As the process continues, we will be able to provide better information on the estimated cost to each property owner and when you will see the ballots being mailed out(tentatively may 2026)

Thank you for staying engaged and being part of the conversation. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Fire Chief Eric DeHart 209-599-4209 ext 104

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