Fall Back, University City! It’s (almost) Time to Change the Clocks and for Household Safety Checks
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting the clocks forward one hour from standard time during the summer months, and back again in […]
SDFD – Fire Safe Council
What are your thoughts about the design of the new UCSD Fire Station? Community input needed
From Alec Phillipp, Senior Public Information Officer: The City’s Engineering & Capital Projects Department will be hosting a virtual community meeting for folks to give […]
The Heat is On! National Weather Service issues Heat Advisory Tuesday through Friday
From the National Weather Service San Diego: Alright folks, you know the drill. Our weather is heating up again this week, especially from the coast […]
Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen during Fire Prevention Week
Did you know that cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the United States? And that almost half (44%) […]
SDFR & FSC: During Fire Prevention week, tour a fire station and learn about fire safety in the kitchen
From Fire Captain M. Doan: Fire Prevention Week 2020 begins on October 4. Because of the pandemic, SD Fire-Rescue will present three virtual events via […]
CAL FIRE and County Fire Authority present San Diego County Wildfire Resiliency Improvements report
County News Center 09/29/2020: The County continues to bolster its ability to protect itself from wildfires, and a report outlining dozens of steps taken was […]
Monday, September 28: Waking up to a Heat Advisory and Red Flag Warning; Stay Safe University City
The National Weather Service has issued warnings for southern California for Monday, September 28, 2020, that include the San Diego area. A Red Flag Warning […]
County deploys Damage Assessment Teams in aftermath of #ValleyFire
From SD County News Center: The County is sending Damage Assessment Teams to Lawson Valley to determine the damage sustained after the Valley Fire destroyed […]
Fire Safe Council University City looks back on its first year with news of the past, present, and future
The Fire Safe Council of San Diego County helps residents protect their families and homes from wildfire. Through our programs and services we foster fire […]
Gillespie Field hosts Military Firefighting Helicopters to Help Fight the #ValleyFire
CAL Fire announced on Monday, September 7, 2020, that it will exercise an agreement it has with the Navy’s Third Fleet and the First Marine […]
HPWREN: What’s the view? Check out the mountain top cameras in the San Diego area
As posted on their homepage: The High Performance Wireless Research and Education Network (HPWREN), a University of California San Diego partnership project led by the […]
SDCountyEmergency: Your Go-To Site for up to date #ValleyFire Evacuation and Recovery Information
On September 6, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation for San Diego County due to the Valley Fire. The San Diego County Emergency […]
Q&A: How does the #ValleyFire compare to some of the largest fires in San Diego County?
10Nuews update from Tuesday evening September 9, 2020: The flames had spread over an estimated 17,565 acres and destroyed at least 11 residences and 25 […]
Broadcastify Police & Fire Scanner: Keep up with Public Safety incidents in Real Time; Get these Helpful Apps Today
From Fire Safe Council University City: Are you wondering how to get real-time information about police and fire-rescue activity in our area? Listen to the […]
Preparing During a Pandemic: Red Cross offers free tips and training for Wildfire, Earthquake, Home Fire, and other Disasters
From Red Cross Southern California: Disasters can strike anywhere at any time. September is National Preparedness Month, the perfect opportunity to get ready for emergencies […]
Where in University City are we? It’s the University City / Mid-Coast Trolley / Construction Update and Quiz
Pandemic or no pandemic, it seems like it’s always construction season in University City. Today we bring you construction and transportation/traffic updates courtesy of Shift […]
Michael Cohen, long time State Farm agent, makes donation to SD Fire Rescue
San Diego Fire-Rescue Squad 56 (currently located on Governor Drive) was the recent recipient of a $500 Visa gift card donation from Michael Cohen, a […]
SD Fire-Rescue Station 35 Crews are Ready for Fire Season
As posted on Facebook @SDFDofficial: Here is the C division crew at SDFD Station 35 (University City area) stocking their strike team bags and making […]
SDG&E to host public Wildfire & Power Safety Shutoff & Operations Open House Webinars
Power company invites the public to an online Open House Q&A Webinar Session: With fire season around the corner, we want to continue to share […]
Canyon Fire Safety – Brush Management and Weed Abatement
The San Diego Fire Rescue Department reminds all residents that San Diego’s fire season is year-round. Even with recent rains, we are experiencing one of […]
