Fire News

The City of Monterey, Monterey Fire and Police Departments, and the Presidio of Monterey are planning a test of an emergency evacuation route for the public through the Presidio from Pine Street to High Street gates. On Saturday, April 13th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. residents will have an opportunity to use the travel route to test the mechanics of a potential evacuation through the Presidio of Monterey. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF

Based on an initiative by the Mayors of the cities of Pacific Grove and Monterey, the City of Monterey is hosting a summit with emergency personnel from neighboring agencies to discuss the current status of emergency evacuation plans.

Monterey Firefighters accepting monetary and specific donations at fire stations and drop off points Nov. 15 – Dec. 5, 2018

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At 8:42 AM on July 30, 2018, the Monterey Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 428 Dela Vina Avenue in Monterey. Units arriving on scene found smoke coming from an apartment at 486 Casa Verde Way. All occupants had safely evacuated the involved apartment prior to the fire department’s arrival. The fire was confined within a shared wall between two apartments on the second floor.

Contact: Felix Colello (831) 601-7900
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MONTEREY FIREMEN'S CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL TOY DRIVE

Monterey, CA – The Monterey Firemen’s Charitable Association, a nonprofit organization comprised of members of Monterey Fire Department, is now accepting donations of unwrapped NEW toys for its annual Toy Drive to assist families who are not able to provide gifts for their children this holiday season. Presents will be delivered to families in need December 16 and 17.