The Berkeley Fire Department has concluded the recruitment process to find the Alameda County Coordinator. The selection committee–representatives from Fremont, Hayward, and the East Bay Regional Parks District–selected Retired Fire Chief Chris Pinto as the Alameda County Coordinator.

Berkeley is strengthening its water system and emergency response with upgrades like the Water Tender Fire Engine and above-ground water supply systems, ensuring reliable firefighting resources and resilience during extreme events.

Berkeley Fire Chief David Sprague urges residents to prepare for wildfire risks, using lessons from the Southern California fires to highlight early evacuation, home hardening, and defensible space.

Berkeley Fire launches the Home Hardening Mesh Program, providing free metal mesh and gutter guards to eligible residents to prevent embers from igniting homes and support wildfire mitigation in the Berkeley Hills.

Alameda County has received a grant to establish a County Coordinator position within Berkeley Fire to strengthen wildfire resiliency and emergency preparedness, with local community leader Chris Cullander serving as interim coordinator.

The City of Berkeley marks the 101st anniversary of the 1923 Fire with the installation of Gabriel Moulin’s historic panoramic photo of North Berkeley’s ruins. The image shows the destruction of 600 homes and the resilience of the community.

Berkeley Fire launches the Eucalyptus Understory Cleanup Program, offering residents a free removal of hazardous vegetation to reduce wildfire risks. This helps protect homes and the community from fire-prone eucalyptus trees.