Tag: fire department
Exhibit celebrates centennial of Chula Vista’s fire department
The Chula Vista Fire Department began in 1921 with 17 volunteers who were also part of a local baseball club, and now 100 years...
NC addresses slow response times with promotions
The National City Fire Department will roll out a pilot program that fire officials say will better assist residents in the northeastern area of...
Practical measures for safe fire season
With wildfire season upon us, the Chula Vista Fire Department (CVFD) has released advice for homeowners living near canyons, hills and other remote areas...
When fighting fires was voluntary
A little known fact in Bonita is that the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Department, which because of their efficiency, we very often take for granted, was...
Fire department opens doors
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.
At the Chula Vista Fire Department’s annual open house to promote fire prevention techniques and educate the public, some 1,500...
Celebrating heroes
“There are heroes among us who do not wear a uniform,” said Chula Vista Fire Capt. Jeff Ewert. “They step up with a helping...
Panel examines region’s fire preparedness
At an August forum panelists discussed the county's fire safety and how far it's come since the 2007 wildfires.
In the fall of 2008, Congressman...
Charging for what you’re giving away
Plenty of gums were flapping earlier this week when the citizenry thought the city was on the verge of taxing people for getting into...
