City of Riverside Fire Department

🚒🔥 City of Riverside Fire Department Jr. Firefighter Camp – Session 1 🔥🚒

What an incredible week at Session 1 of our Junior Firefighter Camps!
From learning CPR and Stop the Bleed techniques to operating fire hoses, practicing search-and-rescue skills, and exploring real firefighting equipment, campers gained hands-on experience while building confidence, teamwork, leadership, and life-saving skills.
We're proud to help inspire the next generation of firefighters, public servants, and community leaders through this unique program.
A special thank you to the Riverside City Firefighters Association Local 1067 for helping make this experience possible for Riverside youth.
We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to the program managers; Captain Josh Fudge, Captain Dave Revollo and Fire Pub Ed. Coord. Gina Perez, the program leads Firefighter Eric LeBlanc and Engineer Cesar Rodriguez, and Fire Explorer Post #101, whose members served as amazing mentors throughout the week. Their dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment helped make this camp a memorable and rewarding experience for every participant.
A heartfelt thank you to all of the Riverside Fire Department Firefighters and Fire Personnel who served as instructors throughout the week. Whether on duty or off duty, they shared their knowledge, skills, and passion for the fire service, creating meaningful hands-on learning experiences that inspired and encouraged our campers every day.
Special thanks as well to Kim Sabatello and Ana Lopez from Fire Administration, along with Chaplains Erin Welch and Don Roseberry, for their invaluable behind-the-scenes support and assistance in helping make the program a success.
Session 2 kicks off next week, and we can't wait to welcome another group of future firefighters for an unforgettable week of learning and fun! 🚒👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

🛟 Don't Assume Someone Else Is Watching, Assign a Water Watcher! 👀🌊🏖️

As the weather heats up, make safety your top priority anytime kids are around water. Whether kids are swimming in a backyard pool, at the beach, or anywhere around water, always assign a dedicated Water Watcher. Drowning can happen quickly and quietly.
Remember the ABCs of Water Safety:
🔹 A – Adult Supervision: Keep eyes on children at all times in and around water.
🔹 B – Barriers: Secure pools with proper fencing, gates, and blocked access points.
🔹 C – Classes: Enroll children in swim lessons to build water safety skills.
Learn more at RiversideCa.gov/fire and click on Summer Safety. Be Water Smart Riverside!
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🛟 ¡No asuma que alguien más está vigilando, designe a un Vigilante del Agua! 👀🌊🏖️

A medida que aumentan las temperaturas, haga de la seguridad su máxima prioridad cada vez que los niños estén cerca del agua. Ya sea que estén nadando en una piscina residencial, en la playa o en cualquier lugar donde haya agua, siempre designe a un Vigilante del Agua dedicado. El ahogamiento puede ocurrir de manera rápida y silenciosa.
Recuerde las ABC de la Seguridad Acuática:
🔹 A – Adulto Supervisando: Mantenga siempre la vista en los niños cuando estén dentro o cerca del agua.
🔹 B – Barreras: Asegure las piscinas con cercas adecuadas, puertas con seguro y puntos de acceso bloqueados.
🔹 C – Clases: Inscriba a los niños en clases de natación para desarrollar habilidades de seguridad en el agua.
Obtenga más información en RiversideCA.gov/fire y haga clic en “Summer Safety” (Seguridad de Verano).
💧🌊 ¡Sea Inteligente con el Agua, Riverside! 🏖️🛟

Join us in thanking Division Chief Mike Staley for 26 years of quality service to the City of Riverside. We wish him the very best in retirement!

Ward 1 Falcone / Structure Fire / 3700 Block of Locust Street / RIV Incident #26-021922

On June 15th, 2026, at 4:40 a.m., The City of Riverside Fire Department responded a first alarm structure fire assignment to the 3700 block of Locust Street Downtown Riverside. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a two-story residential apartment on fire with occupants out of the structure. Due to the size, complexity and immediate exposures, two additional engine companies, an AMR ambulance and Breathing Support responded to the incident. Firefighters contained the fire to the structure of origin with no exposures damaged.

A total of four adults were displaced. Red Cross was notified and will be working with the displaced adults. One cat was deceased and Riverside County Animal Control responded to the incident for the deceased cat. RPU Electric and SOCAL gas were working on securing the utilities. RPD assisted with traffic control on University Ave.

There were no firefighters or civilian injuries.

Incident Information Fact Sheet:

https://riversideca.gov/fire/incident/locust-incident

🚒🔥 Day 1 - Riverside City Fire Department Jr. Firefighter Camp Session 1 is officially underway!

This week, kids ages 10–13 are getting a hands-on look at the fire service at the Fire Training Center through an exciting partnership between the Riverside Fire Department and the Riverside City Firefighters Association Local 1067. From learning firefighter & lifesaving skills to building teamwork and confidence, these future leaders are in for an unforgettable experience.
Stay tuned all week as we share highlights from camp!

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UPDATE 6:00 PM, 5/29:

Two individuals were transported to local hospitals. Tragically, one fatality has been confirmed in the garage.

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Goodman Incident

At approximately 4:15 p.m. on May 29, 2026, Riverside Fire Department crews responded to a residential garage fire at 4290 Goodman Street. The fire extended from the garage into the residence, with heavy fire conditions encountered in the attic.

Firefighters are actively engaged in fire attack, primary search, and treating fire victims.

Please avoid the area and use alternate routes to allow emergency personnel to work safely and efficiently.