Posts Tagged ‘Richmond Fire Department’
Richmond Fire Chief Angel Montoya is out
Richmond firefighters received a department-wide email Thursday notifying them that Fire Chief Angel Montoya was no longer with the Richmond Fire Department, and that Deputy Fire Chief Aaron Osorio would be acting chief for the time being. The email, which Richmond Confidential reviewed, did not detail what prompted Montoya’s departure or if it was his…
Read MoreRichmonders will get rebates for backup power during shutoffs
Richmond residents who lost power during the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) to prevent wildfires earlier this fall may soon be eligible for rebates for backup power equipment they buy to keep the lights on in future shutoffs. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a $100 million budget last month for a program to…
Read MoreResidents of Richmond public housing live in fear, demand action to address poor conditions
Her family dialed 911. But when paramedics reached the seven-story affordable housing development, they found its elevators malfunctioning yet again. In fact, the elevators at this federally funded housing development had not been working for one week, residents say, and they often break down. The building houses some of the city’s most vulnerable residents — low-income seniors and people with disabilities.
Read MoreCool Out basketball event held in response to recent shootings
The Richmond Police Department beat the Richmond Fire Department with a score of 51-41 on the basketball court at Sylvester Greenwood Academy last Sunday.
Read MoreThanksgiving comes early for Richmond seniors
About 60 senior citizens attended this year’s Richmond Annex Senior Center’s Thanksgiving lunch. Richmond Fire Department fire fighters helped serve the food, prepared by students of Contra Costa College’s Culinary Arts Department.
Read MorePG&E to incorporate safety initiatives, remove obstructing trees
After the deadly San Bruno pipeline explosion five years ago, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. launched a statewide upgrade to its gas safety program. Richmond will receive its PG&E pipeline safety makeover in the upcoming weeks. PG&E said it was introducing its Community Pipeline Safety Initiative to improve access to transmission lines for first responders…
Read MorePolice steamed after small fire sets off sprinklers at headquarters
It wasn’t the heat, it was the humidity that got to members of the Richmond Police Department when a small fire broke out in the department headquarters Sunday morning. The fire-activated sprinkler systems extinguished the flames, but the sprinklers caused water damage severe enough to force the temporary relocation of 30 detectives and supervisors. Smoke damage…
Read MoreRichmond YMCA toy giveaway founded by firefighter
Richmond firefighter Rod Woods started the annual Toy Giveaway 27 years ago, when he was first hired. “I told the Lord I would give back,” Woods said. This was his way of giving back. Woods was seven years old when his own family was in need during the holidays. “Somebody knocked on the front door…
Read MoreMichael Banks: A firefighter for 34 years, a husband for 40
Retiring Richmond Fire Chief Michael Banks has dedicated his life to protecting his home city from fires, and caring for his family. “What’s important is trying to go in and help people,” he said.
Read MoreProbationary firefighter gives look inside Richmond Fire Department
Earlier this year, Richmond Fire Department probationary firefighter AJ Schindler, battled his first blaze at a two-story home in Richmond.
Read MoreRichmond firefighters take the edge off hazardous materials
Nine Richmond firefighters trained for a mass casualty drill involving hazardous materials Saturday morning. The two-hour instruction took place at Station 64, parallel to the railroad tracks off Carson Avenue where freight cars often park while transporting high-risk materials. Training began in a classroom where HAZMAT specialists studied a slideshow and discussed how to transport…
Read MorePublic salaries outpace residents’ income levels
Richmond public employees earn a yearly average salary almost twice the median household income of the city’s residents, leading to a drain of wealth and resources as many of those employees choose to live outside of the city.
Read MoreFire Department investigating home explosion
The Richmond Fire Department is working to determine the cause of an in-home explosion that happened early Tuesday morning. Chief Michael Banks said that firefighters received a call about an explosion at 2:22 a.m. Tuesday on the 3000 block of Ohio Street. By the time they arrived the fire was small, he said, but damage…
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