On October 30, Fire crews from Station 6 were dispatched to Del Lago Academy due to the report of a hazardous materials incident, in the school’s science lab. Crews arrived, along with San Diego Hazmat Team to isolate spill. Students were displaced for close to one hour, but were able to safely return to their classrooms. No injuries occurred or damage to property.
Also, on October 30, the Escondido Police & Fire Communication Center received reports of a brush fire in the Rancho Bernardo area. Fire crews from Station 4 responded as mutual aid to Metro (San Diego Fire). Escondido Fire assisted with suppressing the approximate ten-acre fire on the side of the freeway. The fire is under investigation. No injuries were sustained.
On Halloween, Fire crews from Station 7 visited the south side of their district in Old Escondido and hosted trick or treaters at their Engine and Ambulance. With the amount of candy given out from the firefighters, it turned out to be a popular neighborhood for all to enjoy the nightly fun.
On October 4, Fire Crews were dispatched to a residential structure fire at the 1900 block of Vermont Place. Reports stated a fuel container on fire. On arrival, crews located a small contained fire on the exterior of the structure, which was quickly contained. Upon investigation, it was discovered that the source of the fire was a small pile of lithium batteries. Escondido Fire Prevention and San Diego Hazmat 2 assisted with safe disposal of the remaining battery material. No injuries were sustained.
Also, on October 4, Escondido Fire, along with Escondido Police, responded to reports of a vehicle rollover on South Escondido Blvd, northbound, just north of Felicita. When crews arrived, the vehicle was on its side. Firefighters were able to remove the driver and patient was then transported to local hospital. Escondido Police are investigating this accident.
We were happy to welcome back the safe return of our Escondido Firefighters, from OES 8334, part of Type 3 Strike Team 6848C, along with Captain Teague from the Highland Fire in Aguanga, CA. Crews were released from duty the afternoon of November 4, 2023. They did a significant amount of steep and technical hiking patrols in over two, 24-hour shift work cycles. The crews are in good spirits and are happy to be back home with their families.
