El Segundo Fire Dept

ESFD units are on scene monitoring a flare-off, that has occurred in the 300 Block of El Segundo Blvd. The incident is static and there is no immediate threat to the community.

ESFD responded to the 2100 E Maple Ave at approx 3:45 this afternoon for an Multi Casualty Incident. A total of 17 patients were experiencing symptoms persistent with possible food poisoning. 8 of the 17 patients have been transported to area hospitals and are in stable condition

El Segundo Firefighter Embarks on 350-Mile Run to Arizona in Honor of Fallen Crew – KTLA ktla.com/2018/06/23/el-segun…

PCH has reopened in both directions. teapawt.net/dept_el/status/1010230…

Alert. Both Northbound and Southbound PCH between Maple and Mariposa has been shut down due to police activity. Avoid the area.

Earlier today, ESFD units responded to live wires down at 640 W. Imperial Ave. The area was isolated and numerous residences were instructed to shelter in place until Edison shut down the power and secured the power lines. #allrisk

Thanks to an alert citizen, Engine-31 was able to successfully rescue a kitten that was trapped in the engine compartment of an SUV. #allrisk

ESFD personnel just responded to a traffic accident at 302 Vista Del Mar, involving a single vehicle roll-over. Two critical patients were transported via ESFD Paramedic Rescue Ambulances, to a local trauma center. #allrisk

At approximately 6:00pm, ESFD units responded to a commercial structure fire in the 200 Block of Eucalyptus. Units from @LACoFDPIO and Manhattan Beach FD assisted. Due to the rapid response and quick knockdown, the damage was limited. #allrisk

Heavy rain is predicted to hit El Segundo beginning tomorrow and is expected to last for a few days. ESFD would like to remind you that sandbags are available to El Segundo residents at Fire Station-1 (Main Street), Fire Station-2 (Mariposa), City Yard (150 Illinois Street).

Today one of our probationary firefighters demonstrated his abilities in forcible entry, stokes basket operations, confined space rescue operations, and Urban Search and Rescue Operations.

The ESFD conducted Rapid Extraction Module Support Training (REMS) today. A special thanks to @LACoFireAirOps and @LACoFDPIO for the joint training and use of Camp 8, in Malibu.

Earlier this am ESFD rescued a construction worker that feel off of a scaffolding onto the roof of a commercial building, in the 2000 Block of E. Imperial Highway. A technical rescue was preformed using T-32. The victim was transported to an area Trauma Center in stable condition

The ESFD would like to thank our partners @Lakers and @SouthBayLakers for their generous donation of our new basketball court at Fire Station-2. #lakers #communitypartners

ESFD's USAR personnel assisted Redondo Beach Fire Department with a Confined Space/ Technical Rescue, earlier today.

Members of the ESFD continue to search frantically, for survivors of the Santa Barbara County mud slides. Please continue to keep the victims, their families, and the first responders in your thoughts and prayers.

ESFD Engine-31 and Battalion Chiefs Slover and Bonfield have been deployed to the Santa Barbara mud slides, as a part of the South Bay (Area-G) Strike Team. They will be assisting in the ongoing search and rescue efforts for survivors.

ESFD members are training today on USAR shoring operations. Specifically, they are building shores that are used to support a wall, when a building has been compromised during a collapse from an earthquake or a vehicle striking a building. #allrisk

The ESFD would like to thank the City of El Segundo for highlighting probationary firefighter, Jesse Marin. news.elsegundo.org/welcome-j…

The ESFD is saddened by the tragic passing of CAL Fire Engineer Cory Iverson, while fighting the Thomas Fire in Ventura County. Our thoughts and prayers are with Cory's family and co-workers.