Hundreds of smoke alarms installed to help protect Mission Viejo homes
More than 170 smoke alarms were installed in homes within the Casta Del Sol community on Saturday, May 18, as part of a joint smoke alarm program coordinated by the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and City of Mission Viejo. Designed to save lives and protect property, OCFA’s smoke alarm program teaches residents how to [...]
Smoke Alarm program kicks off in Casta Del Sol Saturday
The City of Mission Viejo is joining forces with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) to kick off a smoke alarm program in the Casta Del Sol community. Designed to save lives and protect property, OCFA’s smoke alarm program teaches residents how to inspect and install smoke alarms in their homes. On Saturday, May 18, [...]
Mission Viejo’s new Chief of Fire Services
Division Chief Kirk Wells has been named Mission Viejo’s Chief of Fire Services and will manage the Division 3 Office of the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA). He began his new position last week, replacing Division Chief Rick Robinson who recently retired. Chief Wells comes to the post with nearly 30 years of experience and [...]
Daylight savings and smoke alarms
When you set your clocks ahead an hour for Daylight Savings on Sunday, be sure to also make sure you have a working smoke alarm in your home. Smoke alarms significantly increase the chances of surviving a deadly home fire. Through a partnership with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), the City of Mission Viejo [...]
Top OCFA 2012 Employee named
Firefighter Dave Hahn of the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) has been named Mission Viejo’s top 2012 OCFA Employee of the Year. Firefighter Hahn, a Fire Apparatus Engineer on OCFA Engine 18, who has been serving the community for 4 years, is known for his dedication, perseverance and vast experience. He is a member of [...]
Fire protection bill has nothing to do with City’s Special Fire Protection Area
No Mission Viejo property owner owes the state any money relating to fire protection for property they own located within the City of Mission Viejo. The State of California, like this City, has recently had to address wildfire risk issues. The City Council exempted the land within Mission Viejo from the state identified responsibility area. [...]
Council rejects Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone map and designates a Special Fire Protection area
The City Council on Monday adopted a Special Fire Protection Area within Mission Viejo rather than the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps. The City is mandated by state law to designate by ordinance Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The zones were recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and [...]
Sidewalk CPR June 7 designed to teach public how to save lives
The Orange County Fire Authority on Thursday, June 7 will host a public education event, “Sidewalk CPR,” from noon to 3 p.m. at The Shops at Mission Viejo. The event coincides with National CPR Week, June 4-8. Sidewalk CPR teaches folks how to provide hands-only CPR. According to authorities, training the public in CPR is [...]
OCFA Public Information Meeting and City Council Public Hearing set for proposed Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps
Residents are invited to attend two public meetings regarding the proposed Very High Hazard Severity Zone maps for Mission Viejo. The City is mandated by state law to designate by ordinance Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The zones were recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and will impact portions of [...]
Mission Viejo’s top employees feted Monday
The City Council on Monday recognized Mission Viejo’s top employees of the year. They are Daniel Hernandez, Deputy Jarrett Kurimay and Fire Captain Brad Haldeman. Each individual does exemplary work and is an example for others to follow. Daniel was named the City of Mission Viejo’s Employee of the Year because he has put his [...]
