OCFA Division 4

🎆 Celebrate safely this Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to leave them to the professionals. Join your community for a public fireworks display and make memories with family and friends while helping protect lives, homes, and neighborhoods. In Division 4, public fireworks displays will be held at:

📍 Tustin
Tustin High School
1171 El Camino Real

📍 Yorba Linda
Yorba Linda Middle School
4777 Casa Loma Avenue

For more information about fireworks safety and Orange County public displays, visit ocfa.org/FourthofJuly.

Our Battalion 2 Firefighter of the Year, Jysiah Davis, was honored this morning at Yorba Linda Rotary Club’s annual Sunrise Fire & Police Recognition Breakfast. Congratulations again to Jysiah and thank you to the Yorba Linda Rotary Club for continuing this longstanding tradition of recognizing those who serve.

During this week’s Yorba Linda City Council meeting, Division Chief Morganstern provided an overview of OCFA’s many wildfire prevention and preparedness efforts and supported the council’s proclamation recognizing Wildfire Awareness and Prevention Season. We are grateful to the City of Yorba Linda for its continued support of our critical mission to protect life and property from the devastating effects of wildfires.

Among the updates Chief Morganstern shared was the announcement that, beginning July 1, OCFA will enhance staffing to support 24-hour bulldozer operations. Our bulldozers are capable of cutting fire breaks and assisting firefighters on the ground during wildfire suppression operations.

After reviewing many of the additional resources that OCFA can leverage to mitigate and fight wildfires, including strategically placed wildland cameras and heli-hydrants, Chief Morganstern reminded residents to visit ocfa.org and take advantage of our Ready, Set, Go! program. Whether you are looking for home hardening tips, a free wildfire readiness home assessment, or evacuation information, OCFA is here to help. Visit ocfa.org/rsg to learn more.

🧯 Fire extinguishers can save lives and property—but only when the fire is small, you have a clear escape route, and smoke and heat have not filled the room. Knowing when and how to use one is just as important as having one.

Did you know OCFA offers free safety presentations for businesses, civic groups, and community organizations? Presentations include a variety of safety topics, and groups can request hands-on fire extinguisher training to learn the P.A.S.S. method:

☑️ Pull the pin
☑️ Aim low at the base of the fire
☑️ Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly
☑️ Sweep side to side until the fire is out

Remember: Your number one priority is always to get out safely. If you’re unsure, evacuate immediately and call 9-1-1.

Presentations are available Monday through Friday and require a minimum attendance of 15 people in a public location.

Visit ocfa.org/community to learn more about this and other community outreach programs.

At the 18th Annual Best and Bravest Awards Ceremony, OCFA recognized six outstanding members from Division 4 whose dedication, professionalism, and commitment to service embody the very best of the Orange County Fire Authority.

Please join us in congratulating:

⭐️ Firefighter Paramedic Jysiah Davis – Battalion 2 Firefighter of the Year
⭐️ Fire Captain Danny Moore – Battalion 3 Firefighter of the Year
⭐ Reserve Firefighter Darren Gross – Battalion 2 Reserve of the Year
⭐ Reserve Firefighter Vickie Scheibel – Battalion 3 Reserve of the Year
⭐️ Fire Cadet Mitch McAnany – Battalion 2 Cadet of the Year
⭐️ Fire Cadet Grant Hale – Battalion 3 Cadet of the Year

Thank you, honorees, for your continued commitment to serving our communities and for exemplifying what it means to be among the Best and Bravest.

Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees!

Daisy Scouts from Troop 4292 visited Fire Station 43 in Tustin this week for a behind-the-scenes look at life at the fire station. The scouts explored the fire truck, learned about the tools and equipment firefighters use, and received lessons on both fire and water safety. They also earned their “Respect Authority” petal during the visit.

With summer activities in full swing, water safety remains essential. Remember:
💦 Never swim alone.
💦 Always follow the rules around pools and other bodies of water.
💦 Listen to lifeguards and trusted adults.

Thank you to Troop 4292 for spending the day with us and for taking an active role in learning how to stay safe!

Are you prepared for a disaster? If not, don’t delay—prepare today!

Every year in June, the National Safety Council observes National Safety Month to promote safety in the workplace, at home, or anywhere you go. Year-round OCFA shares messaging on fire and life safety topics, and in June we want to emphasize the importance of preparing for emergencies by having a disaster supply kit, household disaster plan, and knowing your home/work escape plan.

✅ Practice your home escape plan at least twice a year.
✅ Test your smoke alarms once a month.
✅ Disaster supply kits should have enough necessities to last everyone in your family at least three days.
✅ Consider your individual family needs, including pets, when making a disaster supply kit.
✅ When entering any building, take a moment to identify exits in case of an emergency.

Stay tuned to for additional disaster preparedness posts throughout the month.