Community
Santa Clara Fire Station Difference Between Inconvenience and Catastrophe
March 3, 2023
Thanks to the quick work of the Santa Clara Fire Department (SCFD), Leichi Japanese Restaurant on Saratoga Avenue was open...
Obituary
Bill Kelly 1960 – 2022: Proud to Be on the Team
October 6, 2022
Anyone who ever worked with Bill Kelly agreed on one thing: The longtime City of Santa Clara Fire Chief had,...
Community
Jenn Panko: Santa Clara’s First Female Fire Battalion Chief
August 30, 2022
“Why isn’t she a chief?” Santa Clara Fire Department (SCFD) Chief Ruben Torres said to himself while talking with SCFD...
CommunitySchools
2021 Virtual Firehouse Run a Real Success in Santa Clara
December 27, 2021
The Santa Clara Firefighters Foundation 2021 Firehouse 5K Run to support the Santa Clara Schools Foundation is projected to raise...
Public Safety
Santa Clara Fire Department Lights a Fire for the Next Generation
October 28, 2018
Standing on the tailboard as tailboard firefighters used to be called is Santa Clara resident, Garv (8). Garv had already...
Public Safety
Santa Clara’s New Hazmat Truck Will Have Widespread Benefits
October 19, 2018
A new fire truck will be rolling through the streets of Santa Clara, one with a very special purpose. The...
Public Safety
Protecting Your Home from Wildfire
September 9, 2018
As Silicon Valley woke to hazy sunrises and worsening air quality, wildfires further north scorched nearly 3,000 miles of land....
Public Safety
Santa Clara First Responders Offer Aid to Hawaii Flood Victims
August 29, 2018
Two Santa Clara firefighters are currently in Hawaii, helping the victims of Tropical Storm Lane. They are members of Task...
Public Safety
Santa Clara’s Own Provide Aid to the Largest Fire in California History
August 20, 2018
California’s fire season began early this year and hit several counties hard. Dozens of fires are still being fought by...