Kern County Fire - News & Incidents

Gas Leak in Tehachapi

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

At 9:45 PM on 11/6/09 crews responded to a call for a natural gas leak in the 800 block of Tucker Rd. Upon arrival, crews acted quickly to protect customers in four stores by evacuating them from the affected buildings.

Series of Controlled Burns Throughout the County

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Kern County Fire Department will be conducting a controlled burn North of Higway 58 near the Tweedy Creek Area.

Kern County Fire Dept. Attends Specialized Heavy Rescue Training

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Kern County Fire Department will be hosting a three day training seminar to include both classroom instruction and hands on training.

FAA Drill at Meadows Field

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

A Drill at Meadows Field helps train Firefighters for the real thing.

Halloween Safety Tips

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Structure Fire in Delano

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Monday, October 26, 2009 at approximately 10:48 A.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for smoke coming from a home in the 300 block of Alhambra Ave.

Kern County Firefighter recognized at California Firefighter Memorial

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Wednesday, October 21, 2009. This past weekend, firefighters across California came together to honor and pay tribute to those firefighters and their families who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Three fatalities from vehicle accident involving fire on I-5

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Tuesday October 13th 2009 at approximately 5:18 P.M., 11 vehicles were involved in an accident, on southbound I-5 north of Hwy 119, 6 of these were on fire. Approximately 21 firefighters arrived on scene, 1 person was pinned in.

9-1-1 Outage in East Kern Areas

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

On Thursday October 8, 2009 approximately 7:00 P.M. Kern County Fire Department Emergency Communication Center received notice that the 9-1-1 system was not receiving emergency calls from Kern River Valley, Boron, Ransburg, and Inyokern.

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service will be held on October 4, 2009. Kern County Fire Department along with Fire Departments across the nation will lower their flags in respect to those Firefighters who died in the line of duty.

Two Grass Fires Along Highway 58

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Sunday October 4, 2009 at approximately 10:35 A.M. a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for grass fires along Highway 58 three miles east of General Beale Rd.

RV Fire in Bakersfiled

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Saturday October 3rd, 2009 at 01:43 A.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a RV on fire in the 8600 Block of Brundage Lane at Bakersfield Travel Park, with the elderly resident not accounted for.

Rubbish Fire in Wasco

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Thursday October 1, 2009, at approximately 1:58 A.M. Kern County Fire received a call for large containers on fire at Vintage Nurseries on Mc Combs Rd. 15 Firefighters responded to the incident from Wasco, McFarland, and Shafter.

Bear Fire Determined Arson

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Tuesday September 29, 2009 at approximately 3:08 A.M., calls were received by Kern County Fire Department for six separate grassfires along Caliente-Bodfish Road and Bena Rd.

Grass Fire in Kelso Valley

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

September 29th 2009 at approximately 10:11 P.M., the Kern County Fire Department responded to a grass fire in the area of Highway 178 and Kelso Valley Road.

Structure Fire in Taft

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

On Monday, September 28th 2009 at approximately 13:43 P.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a structure fire in the 200 block of Monroe Street in Ford City, Taft.

Gas Leak Near a Bakersfield Court House

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

September 28th 2009 at approximately 1:07 P.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a gas leak behind the Superior Court of California, Traffic Court in the 3100 block of Arrow Street in Bakersfield.

Structure Fire in East Bakersfield

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

On Friday September 25th 2009 at approximately 06:26 A.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a structure fire in the 1200 block of Valencia Street in East Bakersfield.

Type 3 and Dozer Strike Teams Deployed to Ventura Fire

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The Kern County Fire Department will be sending out 2 strike teams to assist at the Guiberson Fire.

Grass Fire in Onyx

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Sunday, September 13, at approximately 4:50 P.M. fire crews responded to a report of a grass fire at Coyote Trail and Boone Canyon Rd.

Structure Fire in Derby Acres

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Wednesday September 9th 2009 at approximately 1:15 P.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a house fire in the 24800 block of 4th St in Derby Acres.

September is National Preparedness Month. Are you Ready?

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

September is National Preparedness Month. Are you Ready? Prepare, Plan, Stay Informed. Kern County Fire Department wants to help you get ready for anything that may come our way. Stay safe and be prepared!

Are you READY Kern?

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

ReadyKern is a telephone emergency notification system that can be used to notify you about issues that may affect your safety.

Kern County Fire Pays Respect to LA County Fire's Bravest

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

This week LA County Fire Department mourns the loss of two of their brothers, Captain Tedmund "Ted" Hall and Firefighter Specialist Arnaldo "Arnie" Quinoes.

Commercial Structure Fire in Lake of the Woods

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Tuesday September 1, at approximately 12:40 A.M. a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a structure fire at 340 Lakewood Dr.