This morning we woke up to a lightning storm in the canyon. I was discussing with my four year old…read moreson about how lightning strikes can cause fires and sure enough one started a few minutes later. I went to my balcony to take a look and there was smoke coming from the ridge. We went back inside and I decided to take a shit. Before I could even finish my shit the OC fire authority had multiple choppers in the air and managed to stop forward progress of the fire and even uploaded panoramic thermal footage of their handiwork. Nice job guys.

I went today to work just a regular day the goal was to get my client out of a bed she had been in…read morenot walking for years I for-seeded a problem and called 911 for assistance 6 firefighters and 2 paramedics came to the scene we accomplished are goal to lift my client but she fell in the fireman arms and ended up breaking her leg after that my client was escorted to the hospital I just wanted to shout out to the boys exceptional service thank you for all your help today

On 9/1/22, the men that responded to my call for assistance for my wife were very professional,…read morecompassionate, friendly and caring. Upon entrance to our home, I immediately felt much more at ease with the situation. They were able to get my wife back up on her feet and assessed her concerns/needs. The people who live, work and visit Foothill Ranch, CA are fortunate to have individuals of this caliber in the OCFA. A sincere, heartfelt Thank You!

I was very disappointed by the interaction shown involving Orange County Fire Station 54. A member…read moreof the public came to the station on 9/11 with flowers and words of appreciation for first responders. He clearly explained that he was not experiencing an emergency and was simply there to express his gratitude. While one member of the station appeared welcoming and appreciative, the response from the other individual was unnecessarily dismissive. Telling someone that this is a "place of business" and that they need to leave when they are peacefully attempting to thank first responders came across as extremely unprofessional and contrary to the relationship a public safety agency should maintain with its community. I completely understand that a fire station is an active workplace and there may be policies regarding visitors. However, those boundaries can be communicated with basic courtesy and professionalism. A simple "Thank you, we appreciate the gesture, but unfortunately we can't have visitors inside right now" would have accomplished the exact same thing without disrespecting someone who came there with good intentions. I sincerely hope the department reviews this interaction and that some form of accountability or corrective action is taken. That does not necessarily mean severe discipline, but this should not simply be ignored. At minimum, the employee involved should be reminded of the standard of professionalism expected when interacting with members of the public and given appropriate guidance or training. On September 11th of all days, someone taking time to personally thank first responders and bring flowers should not have walked away feeling unwelcome or disrespected. The public deserves professionalism, and the many firefighters who represent their departments with compassion and integrity deserve to have that standard upheld as well.

- Far from the bustling commerce and fun of main OC. - No…read moreCostco Dx . Somewhat quiet, peaceful neighborhood. - But far from friends and family. - Also, little to no public pickleball courts. - Practically bisected by the 241 toll road. Need to detour a ways away before finding the 5, the closest free freeway.

We are originally from Hawaii and moved to the area last year and are very happy to call this place…read moreour new home. Rancho Santa Margarita is an affluent city located in Orange County, California. It is a beautiful master planned community set upon rolling hills. It is also a city with one of the lowest crime rates, which is a big plus in my book. I enjoy reading our daily local Patch newsletter and seeing all of the silly police blotter stories, which would be almost laughable at times in comparison to the murders and other high crime happening in many other cities. I'll take a police blotter filled with teenage and neighbor disturbances and citizens needing assistance regarding syrup being spilt over their car or their home's window being hit by a paintball anyday over what other cities are experiencing. The community also has so many wonderful things to offer such as excellent top rated public and private schools. Great schools give many of our schools a 9 or a 10, which was really important to us when choosing a city in California to raise our family and call our home. We also have a gorgeous, well stocked library that offers so many wonderful programs to the local children working with alot of the local businesses and companies such as Walgreens, Target and the Fire Department. Along with reading material, they are also a great resource place for all sorts of information in Orange County. RSM seems to have the most pristine and lushest parks that I have ever set my eyes on. The community is very proud of their local parks and take part in taking good care of their parks, unlike many other parks I have been to in other areas (and States, including Hawaii). I was so pleased to see how well kept the park grounds, facilities, playground equipment and bathrooms are maintained. No rust, filth, graffitti, and homeless, to name a few. There are also a variety of shopping available in the area for the residents, where technically you could get all of your shopping done without leaving RSM. I personally would like to see them put in a local Costco, then I'd say the residents would be all set. Some of the local favorites are: Trader Joe's, Target, Bath and Body Works, Pet Smart, Ulta, Ross and CVS. You can also get all of your weekly service necessities taken care of from your Doctor visits and physical fitness at one of the many Doctors or gyms to having your haircut or being pampered at one of the many salons and/or spas. There are also many different financial institutions to choose from along with dry cleaning or tailoring services, all within walking distance. And of course what city wouldn't be complete without tons of dining options? The residents of RSM have numerous food and dining options available from Thai food to Mexican food to American food to Japanese food to Greek food and Italian, to name a few. Some of our favorites are: Cinnamon Productions Bakery Cafe, Carmelita's, Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill, Subway, Embarcadero California Bistro, and Sake Sushi. We are proud to call this little city our home. If you are living in the area also, you should too.

Called 911 for my wife who was having a serious medical issue on 8/3/25 and unfortunately, this is…read morethe engine that responded. The first medic who got to my wife was some little weasel with glasses and he just looked at her. Didn't ask any questions. Didn't even acknowledge her. Just seemed really annoyed to be at my house. The other guy that came up at least asked a couple of questions. The captain was nice but he wasn't the one taking care of my wife. I wanted to like ocfa after they took care of me, but they were terrible with my wife. Why are you working for the fire department if 911 calls annoy you? Awful.

No amount of stars can thank these tireless, selfless hero's for helping put this fire out in…read morelaguna niguel/dana point today!!

Came to this venue for the fire academy graduation, the place itself is big and full of the…read moretraining equipment. The graduation is not like any of the graduation that I ever been to! I was so amazed by the future firefighters and how quick they responded during the demonstration. A very neat experience!

It took 8 minutes to come to my husband. They really told me nothing when the put him in a white…read moresheet saying it was easier to carry him out. I followed the ambulance to the hospital and they did not even turn their lights on. I think they already knew he was dead but treated him like it when they took him from our home

It's winter, 2016. It is also El Nino time. After years of drought, Southern California is going…read moreto finally get significant amounts of rain. We are anticipating four days straight of rainfall this week. So how does this knowledge work into a review for a firehouse? They put out fires and provide rescues, right? Well, there is yet one more service they provide that is lesser known. After living in the same house for 35 years, I am sadly familiar with the uncommonly large river of water that flows into my back yard from my alley when Mother Nature decides to dump on us. The mud and water oozes into my back patio room, the result of a downward slope, ignorance, and bad design. We never fixed it. Thus, the need for sandbagging in the literal sense. My heroes, the guys in the Corona Fire Department, fill sand bags and pile them outside their station for you to pick up. And the best part is, they are free. 10 bags is the limit, and that sure helps. As of this writing, Station #6 is the only station in Corona that provides these sandbags. You may wish to call ahead to confirm they have some ready. This is only for Corona residents. If you live in a different city, contact your local Fire Department to find out if they have this service available. So, thank you guys for all you do. Afterthought: Sure wish I could get pictures of them doing this, ya know, posing with their shirts off, muscles glistening after a hard day's work. Here is the best I can do at the moment: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ncJGil93I00/T6-dAeqzE1I/AAAAAAAAAQQ/AvvVtm-Peb4/s1600/398712_165775596861976_100002886111553_224444_79302685_n.jpg

These guys are INCREDIBLE! They not only put their lives on the line with fires & major disasters,…read morebut they also care about the smaller problems with just as much enthusiasm. These guys came to the rescue and helped remove my daughter-in-law's newly adopted pup, that was trapped under my vehicle's middle seats for over 3 hours. He was so frightened, as was I, but these firemen were able to finally bring him out to safety. I was so thankful to these men, as was our little Wynter & his new mommy. Thank you, Fire Station 6!!! You're the best!!

I stopped by the tailgate etching event this morning at the OCSD Lake Forest Station and it was…read morewell organized and synchronized. Officer Theo was instrumental in organizing the flow of trucks and providing thorough instruction to all participants. Sgt. Arrellanos directed the front line to the registration booth and then subsequently to the etching station. All of the deputies were fantastic and I truly appreciate their service to the Orange County communities. God bless them all! Thank you

Terrible ppl always harassing streamers trying to frame them for having a gun and trying to get…read moreviolent with them . Horrible service