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🔥 3-Alarm Structure Fire On August 13, Suisun City Firefighters responded to a reported structure fire in the 600 block ...
08/29/2026

🔥 3-Alarm Structure Fire

On August 13, Suisun City Firefighters responded to a reported structure fire in the 600 block of School Street. First arriving crews encountered a working fire involving multiple structures with significant exposures.

Strong winds contributed to the rapid spread of the fire to additional buildings. Due to the size and complexity of the incident, the response was upgraded to a 3-Alarm fire. Firefighters worked for more than an hour to contain the fire and prevent further spread.

Firefighters remained on scene conducting overhaul operations and assisting with the fire investigation.

Three firefighters per engine is a common minimum staffing standard among career fire departments throughout Solano Coun...
08/11/2026

Three firefighters per engine is a common minimum staffing standard among career fire departments throughout Solano County. While minimum staffing provides a baseline for emergency response, it does not necessarily represent adequate staffing for every call or emergency. Firefighters routinely respond to incidents that require multiple tasks to be performed simultaneously, and having enough personnel on scene can make a significant difference in how safely and effectively those tasks are completed.

Suisun City is staffed by professional, career firefighters who respond to increasingly complex and frequent emergencies throughout our community. From structure fires and vehicle accidents to medical emergencies and hazardous conditions, each call presents its own challenges and demands. When staffing falls below a full crew, fewer firefighters are available to manage those demands, increasing the workload placed on the personnel who are on duty and potentially delaying critical operations. Adequate staffing allows firefighters to work as a coordinated team, perform essential functions more efficiently, and provide a safer response for both our members and the public.

Adequate staffing isn’t a luxury—it’s about safety, response capability, and protecting our community. 🚒

Last week your Suisun City Firefighters responded to two large incidents. Crews began the by responding to a third-alarm...
07/02/2026

Last week your Suisun City Firefighters responded to two large incidents.

Crews began the by responding to a third-alarm vegetation fire impacting the Suisun Sports Complex and Travis AFB. Working alongside our mutual aid partners, firefighters quickly contained the fire to approximately 10 acres, preventing further spread despite challenging conditions.

Shortly afterward, crews responded to a two-alarm structure fire, where firefighters successfully stopped the fire from extending into the interiors of two neighboring homes, helping minimize damage to the surrounding properties.

Your Suisun City Firefighters remain committed and ready to respond whenever our community needs

Today, your Suisun City Firefighters provided mutual aid to Suisun Fire Protection District for a vegetation fire on Gri...
06/08/2026

Today, your Suisun City Firefighters provided mutual aid to Suisun Fire Protection District for a vegetation fire on Grizzly Island Road. Crews quickly extinguished the 20x100 vegetation fire. As always, your Suisun City Firefighters remain prepared to respond to emergencies and protect our community 24 hours a day.

This week, members of the Suisun City Professional Firefighters Association conducted focused training utilizing Truck 4...
05/01/2026

This week, members of the Suisun City Professional Firefighters Association conducted focused training utilizing Truck 47’s aerial operations capabilities. Crews worked through a series of evolutions designed to enhance precision, coordination, and safety while operating at elevation.

As part of this training, firefighters also took time to identify and assess target hazards throughout the downtown area. Pre-incident planning like this ensures our teams are familiar with building layouts, access points, and unique risks allowing for faster, more effective response when it matters most.

Continuous training and proactive hazard recognition are essential to protecting our community. We remain committed to readiness, professionalism, and service every day.

Strong partnerships build safer communities.Your SCPFA members recently conducted hands-on CPR training for members of t...
04/05/2026

Strong partnerships build safer communities.

Your SCPFA members recently conducted hands-on CPR training for members of the Suisun City Police Department, reinforcing life-saving skills that make a critical difference in emergency situations.

This collaborative effort highlights the importance of preparedness, teamwork, and ongoing professional development across our public safety agencies. By training together, your first responders are better equipped to respond when every second counts.

Your SCPFA members love engaging with the community. What better way to do that than by stopping by a lemonade stand? ...
03/29/2026

Your SCPFA members love engaging with the community. What better way to do that than by stopping by a lemonade stand?

Units E47, E48, and T37 participated in drafting and pumping evolutions today at the Suisun Boat Launch. The training pr...
03/07/2026

Units E47, E48, and T37 participated in drafting and pumping evolutions today at the Suisun Boat Launch. The training provided an opportunity to refine water supply techniques and strengthen coordination while working alongside our neighboring agencies. Continued joint training ensures readiness, reinforces mutual aid partnerships, and enhances our ability to effectively serve our communities.

Today, your Suisun City firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in the area of Cordelia Road and Pennsylvania Avenue. T...
03/05/2026

Today, your Suisun City firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in the area of Cordelia Road and Pennsylvania Avenue. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported, and the fire was quickly extinguished.

Engine 48 was honored to provide station coverage for the Fairfield Fire Department today during the funeral service for...
02/06/2026

Engine 48 was honored to provide station coverage for the Fairfield Fire Department today during the funeral service for Fire Engineer Christopher Bell. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the Fairfield Fire family as they honor his life and service.

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