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

They have a great response time and are very professional. Thanks for responding so quickly. 09/2024read more

These guys are awesome. They are heros, for doing wat they do. I visit newport on the daily, n I…read morelove it here. These guys put their lives to save others, they hve my respect to the fullest. Thank you guys for doing wat u do! Ur the best!

It's always interesting to go to a Lake Forest board meeting. (since my last review, I've been to…read moretwo board meetings, so this is mainly based on those educational experiences/results.) To begin with, If you go half an hour early, you'll most likely get the opportunity to talk to the LF mayor himself and some of the board members. Consequently, they will definitely take an extra interest and understanding in what you're sharing. If you need code enforcement due to someone / or organization not following Lake Forest guidelines / legalities, then this is a great place to receive the best information, and take action. If you plan on speaking at a board meeting , I suggest that you be prepared, by addressing the board, constructively, and professionally during your three minutes of sharing . I usually give out handouts to the board members prior to the meeting, with Photos and an outline. Additionally, There are sheriff officers there as well and it's usually a nice opportunity to ask questions. From my experience, a board member, city department, or even the presiding mayor himself, Will afterwords be responding / assisting with the problem-solving, regarding the concern you brought up. Consequently, I learned a lot about ADA requirements, complements, and concerns. In conclusion , They are very helpful at Lake Forest City Hall, assisting their residents.

CODE ENFORCEMENT: A MODEST DEPT WITH AN OUTSIZED PRESENCE…read more As with all mid-sized cities, there will be neighborhoods headed down a questionable path (e.g. broken windows, abandoned cars, un-permitted add-ons, gas piping or electrical work, etc). It is not only up to keen-eyed residents but a responsive team to keep seemingly "trivial" issues from ballooning into a full-fledged conflagration. The system is pretty streamlined: fill out an online form and a team member will review and if valid, will address within days. Countless "fires" have been put out through this system and by this team. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In my view, the Lake Forest Code Enforcement Team is truly a force multiplier.

Well staffed, efficient, and easily explaining what needed to be done. It can be consuming, but…read moreworth the wait. Thank you.! let

What a fun open house the fire department hosted today. I heard it was the first ever event for…read morethem so it was great! They had free hot dogs, chips and water for the community to enjoy. Every kid got a fire hat, and some of the vendors had booths of freebies too. We went on a fire station tour, got to see the chief and captains rooms, along with their kitchen and dining area. Witnessed a fire saving demonstration with real fire!! They also did a car door extraction from a fake car crash on site. Lots to learn. We toured the rescue boat too. Wow, fun times for the kids to explore. Lastly; our kid got to be a Junior fire fighter by doing their obstacle course of pulling rope, carrying hose, walking over a tiny staircase, hammering to get Captain status, and actually using a real water hose to save fake fires, carrying a heavy fake person to safety, and doing a rope pulley. Kids earn a certificate card of completion at the end. Phew, what a day! The line to do the obstacle course was the longest, maybe 40-45min? Fun though.

I love HUNTINGTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT for a lot of reasons, this time, for arriving so quick…read moreand putting out the fire at my apartment complex. OCEAN AIR APARTMENTS. and then of course LAKE STREET FIRE for saving my life personally, 10 years ago when I was a passenger in a truck that crashed at 14th and pch at 1 30 am , and the driver didn't want to get a DUI, so he ran to SEAPOINT to his mothers house. these men and women are so professional, so excellent at what they do, no matter what the emergency is.... I just want to SAY THANK YOU FOR TAKING CARE OF US, for showing up and making sure everybody's ok, for risking your lives so we don't lose ours. I am so glad I live in HUNTINGTON BEACH, and am so grateful to the awesome people that keep our city safe. and thank you for what you do, everyday. (and especially for being there for me, and taking care of me, when obviously I couldn't take care of myself) I wouldn't have survived that wreck.... without your help! debi

Listen here yelpers if you want to be entertained... Judge Gary S. Pear! He is the funniest and by…read morefar my favorite judge!

Awesome services by the Station 3 guys! In addition to quick and professional responses to my…read moreseveral bbq nightmares (wherein they never made me feel stupid for calling) this station does BICYCLE LICENSING! They are also on mine and my daughter's Christmas cookies list for several years now :) The beach cities require a bicycle license and these guys are awesome and friendly! (Will review more in a bit)

These guys are the best around. Not only are they very responsive but are very professional and…read morefriendly. They have been out on several occasions due to my husbands health issues and have always treated us with the utmost respect. This last trip we had to the ER took longer than normal and on one of fireman Geigers other calls to the ER, he made a special stop in to say hello to us. It meant the world to both of us! These guys ROCK!

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.