Celebrate the Fourth Safely: Leave Fireworks to the Professionals Published on June 24, 2026 This 4th of July, the Santa Clara County Fire Chiefs urge the public to leave fireworks to the professionals to avoid personal injuries and fires. Tagged as: , News Releases, Public Safety
Regional Partners Advance Vegetation Reduction Published on January 28, 2026 The City and Palo Alto Fire Department, in partnership with the Los Altos Hills County Fire District and Santa Clara County Fire Safe Council, are working at the Page Mill Road and Interstate 280 interchange this February. Tagged as: , News Releases, Public Safety
Fire Preparedness in Palo Alto: Safety Tips for You & Your Pets Published on July 16, 2025 Find tips and resources to prepare for fires. "Preparing for fire season is critical to ensure community safety whether you live in Downtown, Midtown, or Palo Alto Hills." --Palo Alto Fire Chief Blackshire Tagged as: , News Releases, Public Safety
Celebrate Safely, Leave the Fireworks to the Professionals Published on July 03, 2025 This 4th of July, the Santa Clara County Fire Chiefs urge the public to leave fireworks to the professionals to avoid personal injuries and fires. Tagged as: , News Releases, Public Safety
Palo Alto Fire Department Staffing at Fire Station 4 Community Update Published on March 21, 2025 A new update addresses concerns raised by some community members about Fire Department response capabilities, staffing levels, and specifically Fire Station 4 located on Middlefield Road. Tagged as: , News Releases, Public Safety
Fire Prevention Week Safety Reminders Published on October 10, 2024 This week, October 6 - 12, is a reminder to make sure you and your family have the information and tools to prevent home fires. Plus, join us for a special open house at Fire Station 5. Tagged as: , News Releases, Public Safety
Fire Department Launches Low-Cost Ambulance Subscription Program Published on April 18, 2022 The Palo Alto Fire Department launched a new ambulance subscription program—Palo Alto FireMed—for the community to enhance the services provided in Palo Alto and to offer a low-cost alternative to paying for an emergency medical ambulance ride. Tagged as: , News Releases, Public Safety
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Stockton Fire Captain Max Fortuna Published on January 31, 2022 Stockton Fire Department's Max Fortuna (47) died Monday after being shot while responding to a fire. Flags will be lowered at all fire stations in honor and memory of Captain Fortuna. Tagged as: , News Releases, Public Safety
Rebuilt Fire Station 3 Opens its Doors to Serve the Community Published on March 25, 2020 The finishing touches have been added to Palo Alto's newly rebuilt Fire Station 3 as it officially opened its doors on Tuesday, March 24 at the corner of Embarcadero and Newell Roads. Tagged as: , News Releases
Fire Station 3 Open House Postponed Published on March 05, 2020 The grand re-opening and open house for the newly rebuilt Palo Alto Fire Station 3 is being postponed at this time to adhere to guidance from the Santa Clara County Health Department to cancel large events in an effort to limit the spread of coronavirus. Tagged as: , News Releases