Busy Week for Alameda Firefighters

Alameda firefighters had their work cut out for them this past week. From an encampment blaze and a commercial structure fire at Alameda Point , a boat fire at Fortman Marina, and a vegetation fire along Shore Line Drive, our local heroes were on the scene day and night.

Additionally, the fire department welcomed several firefighters home when they returned to our island city after serving with other units to help fight the Bridge Fire, a wildfire in the Angeles National Forest.

Thank you, AFD !

September 16: Encampment fire

At approximately 5:13 p.m. on Monday, September 16, the City of Alameda Fire Department responded to the report of an outside fire in the 3000 block of Main Street on Alameda Point.

When firefighters arrived on scene, they found an encampment fire spreading to vegetation. Crews were able to extinguish the fire with no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

September 18: Commercial structure fire

On Wednesday, September 18, at 10:37 a.m., our Fire Department responded to a reported commercial structure fire at Pan Am Way and Corpus Christi Road, also on Alameda Point. The initial response team consisted of three fire engines, two fire trucks, one medic unit, and a Chief Officer.

The first arriving units reported smoke coming from the second story of a large commercial structure. A working fire was declared, adding an additional medic unit to the response.

Firefighters initiated a search for victims while locating the fire. The fire was located in a second-floor room, and was spreading into the center hallway.

A total of 24 Alameda firefighters responded to the incident. Oakland Fire Department assisted with city coverage while Alameda Police , Alameda Municipal Power , and PG&E all responded to assist on scene.

Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control in approximately 25 minutes. There were no reported firefighter or civilian injuries.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

September 19: Welcome Back OES Engine 409!

On Thursday, September 19, some of our local heroes returned home after being deployed to the Bridge Fire in the Angeles National Forest as part of California Department of Emergency Service (OES) Strike Team 2811A.

The City of Alameda Fire Department continues to have four other members deployed to wildfire incidents throughout California and Oregon.

Thanks again, firefighters!

September 21: Marina Fire

On Saturday, September 21, at approximately 11:45 a.m., our Fire Department responded to a boat fire at Fortman Marina in the 1500 block of Clement Avenue. The response consisted of two fire engines, one fire truck, one Ambulance, one CARE Unit , one fire boat, and one Battalion Chief.

Upon arrival, crews encountered a fire involving both a boat and the adjacent dock. Firefighters extinguished the fire and saved the surrounding vessels from damage. The Harbor Master was notified of the incident.

Notifications were also made to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the National Response Corporation (NRC) for potential environmental cleanup.

No occupants were aboard the vessel at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported among firefighters.

September 22: Vegetation fire

On Sunday, September 22, Alameda firefighters responded to a report of a vegetation fire in the 1800 block of Shore Line Drive along the bike path.

The fire was not threatening any structures and was cleared at 5:05 p.m. No injuries were reported.

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