Orange County Fire Rescue operates with a $450 million budget and employs over 1,600 firefighters. The department plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and emergency response capabilities ...

The Rialto Fire Department reported that a series of small earthquakes shook the northwestern portion of the city Thursday ...

Firefighters battle the Rancho Fire in Laguna Beach, CA on July 7, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) “It’s not fire season, these weren’t Santa Ana winds.

The Orange County Fire Rescue Department (OCFRD) responded to the incident. The fire was reported at 8:20 AM, and OCFRD crews arrived promptly to contain the blaze.

It is important to note that Riverside County, which was also impacted by the Airport fire, received their FMAG declaration on Sept. 11, despite less structure loss than Orange County.” ...

Fennessy said the grant would provide millions to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, which staffed the emergency operations center during the fire, and personnel at other agencies like OCFA ...