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A 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson following a fast-moving fire at the Surfside Apartments at 434 Central Avenue. Several residents reported that the man had threatened to burn the complex down before the fire erupted. https://alamedapost.com/news/police-arrest-arson-suspect-in-central-avenue-apartment-fire/

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Firefighters were called out to Alameda Point at 1:30 a.m. where they found Building 78 consumed by flames. Desmond Bracken reports the fire was brought under control in under 90 minutes with no injuries or casualties reported. https://alamedapost.com/news/afd-stops-heavy-alameda-point-structure-fire-at-building-78/

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Everyone is invited to the Alameda Fire Department's 150th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, August 29. View antique Alameda fire apparatus, enjoy hotdogs and hamburgers, and sing Happy Birthday. Kids can even spray water from firehoses with our Alameda Firefighters! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/alameda-fire-department-celebrates-150th-anniversary-were-all-invited/

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60,000 spectators are expected to line Alameda’s streets for the annual 4th of July Parade this weekend, which features 2,500 participants, including marching bands, equestrians, and floats. Here's what you need to know, from the schedule to bus detours and bathroom locations. Photo by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/everything-you-need-to-know-about-alamedas-4th-of-july-parade/

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One person was taken to a local hospital with life threatening injuries after being rescued by Alameda Firefighters from a submerged vehicle driven into the Estuary from the Grand Street boat ramp on Sunday evening. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-firefighters-rescue-person-trapped-in-submerged-vehicle-at-grand-street-boat-launch/

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Alameda faces an estimated backlog of $800 million in deferred maintenance and facility upgrades. Ken Der explains that the City is currently exploring a local bond measure to help close the gap. If approved, property owners would pay approximately $49 per year for every $100,000 of assessed value. https://alamedapost.com/news/stronger-together-project-aims-to-alleviate-800-million-infrastructure-backlog/

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AFD wins the 2026 Fire Truck Faceoff, securing a $1,500 donation to the Alameda Food Bank after weeks of community voting—plus a promised pig kiss from Fire Chief Nick Luby. https://alamedapost.com/news/afd-wins-fire-truck-faceoff-1500-donation-to-food-bank/

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AFD responded to a call at Alameda Hotel Apartments at 1415 Broadway on Friday. Firefighters immediately accessed the apartment where the fire started and were able to extinguish the fire there, saving the remainder of the building. They also successfully rescued residents from the roof and fire escape. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-firefighters-extinguish-blaze-historic-apartment-building-rescue-tenants/

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"As a low‑lying island city with miles of shoreline, marinas, and waterfront neighborhoods, even a small surge can create strong currents, flood low‑lying areas, and put shoreline visitors at risk," warns AFD. Brush up on your tsunami basics this Tsunami Preparedness Week. https://alamedapost.com/news/tsunami-preparedness-week-alameda/

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For days in advance, APD issued stern warnings about the upcoming unpermitted “beach takeovers” in Alameda. Participants gathered for a "generally peaceful" meetup on Saturday, March 14, although APD received reports of disturbances and fights at South Shore Center following the main event. https://alamedapost.com/news/sunday-beach-takeover-mostly-peaceful-pepper-spray-fight-south-shore/

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Doug Clifton, a revered retired firefighter, Captain and EMS Chief for the Alameda Fire Department and his partner Kathy Katz died last year on September 17 in a tragic motorcycle accident. Larry Freeman recounts their Celebration of Life. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/fallen-alameda-fire-ems-chief-honored-at-heartfelt-celebration-life-ceremony/

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On January 20, City Council reviewed land sale and lease strategies at Alameda Point. "Since 2020, estimated costs to complete the remaining Alameda Point infrastructure have soared from $700 million to $900 million," reports Karin K. Jensen. In the meantime, land values have softened. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-council-tackles-alameda-point-strategy-waste-reduction-new-leases/

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Residents living on and near Fifth Street, along with about 100 students and faculty at Island High School and the Alameda Child Development Center, were forced to evacuate during a gas leak on January 14. Ken Der talks with residents and shares a statement from PG&E's media representative about what happened. https://alamedapost.com/news/west-end-gas-leak-prompts-evacuations/

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The sixth annual two-day 50K First Responders/Military Suicide Awareness Walk is set to begin in Livermore on Saturday, January 3, and move to Alameda on Sunday, January 4. Join in for the whole walk—or just a mile—to support the cause. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/first-responders-hold-sixth-annual-50k-walk-suicide-awareness/

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Alameda firefighters were called in to help with California Task Force 4 in Washington state, assisting urban search and rescue efforts amid severe flooding. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-firefighters-deployed-washington-flood-search-rescue-mission/

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"The warehouse manager said we completed over a month’s worth of work in a little under three hours and the only reason we were stopped was because we ran out of boxes to organize food." The holidays at the Alameda Food Bank will run a little bit smoother thanks to the Alameda Fire Department! https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-fire-department-pitches-food-bank-warehouse/

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Shortly after 7 a.m. on November 5, emergency personnel responded to distress calls about a boat taking on water near the rock wall adjacent to the Encinal Boat Ramp. The victim aboard was assisted off of the vessel and transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-fire-police-rescue-woman-from-boat-near-encinal-boat-ramp/

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Alameda Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at a commercial structure on the 1800 block of Orion Street at approximately 1 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30. AFD crews immediately initiated a rapid-fire attack, and the situation was under control within 10 minutes of their arrival. https://alamedapost.com/news/afd-extinguishes-workshop-building-blaze/

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On September 23, drivers were met with flashing red lights, sirens, and an unexpected bridge closure. The City of Alameda Communications Director told the Alameda Post that California Highway Patrol was involved in a vehicle pursuit for a "wanted violent felony suspect." Photo by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/news/park-street-bridge-closed-after-chp-chased-violent-felony-suspect-through-alameda/

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An Alameda Fire Department crew of 33 firefighters responded to the scene of a backyard fire that broke out on the 3200 block of Otis Drive at about 11:45 a.m. on Monday, September 22. The flames damaged a house and three outbuildings. https://alamedapost.com/news/backyard-fire-otis-drive-damages-house-outbuildings/

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If you saw a bunch of red helicopters circling around the Estuary last week and wondered what it was all about, breathe easy. It was the Alameda Fire Department and the United States Coast Guard doing training drills to be better prepared for water rescues. https://alamedapost.com/news/choppers-fireboat-rescue-swimmers-afd-coast-guard-train-together/

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This week, Alameda Fire Department placed its shiny new Medical Unit 2 into service at Fire Station 2, 635 Pacific Avenue. Serving the west end of the island, the station is staffed daily with a minimum of eight personnel across four pieces of apparatus. https://alamedapost.com/news/new-ambulance-now-service-west-ends-fire-station-2/

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On Monday, August 4, the Alameda Fire Department responded to a call for water rescue near the Ballena Bay Marina. An adult male was found floating near the rocks, safely removed from the water, and transported to a hospital. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-fire-department-rescues-man-found-ballena-bay/

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Over the weekend, the Alameda Fire Department dispatched their fire boat, the Deanna Jo, and a crew of three firefighters to assist with firefighting for the Green Fire in Shasta Trinity National Forest. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-firefighters-tow-fire-boat-to-help-fight-green-fire-in-shasta-county/

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While other Alamedans enjoyed 4th of July barbecues, plumes of smoke billowed in the air from two residential homes that caught fire on Sandalwood Isle. Alameda fire crews received mutual aid support from multiple agencies to help contain the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation. https://alamedapost.com/news/two-homes-destroyed-nobody-injured-in-4th-of-july-fire-on-sandalwood-lagoon/

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Alameda Fire Department is known—and definitely appreciated—for its exceptional emergency services on land and in the water. Serving our island requires being fully prepared for every imaginable situation, so AFD recently completed training 8 additional firefighters to bolster its Dive Rescue Team. https://alamedapost.com/news/eight-more-firefighters-join-dive-rescue-team/

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The Kaisei, a large double-masted sailing vessel known for its past missions to raise awareness about the problem of marine debris, is now partially sunk behind Alameda’s Nob Hill Foods. Divers continue to search for fuel tanks to safely retrieve them after motor oil was found in the water. Photo by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/news/historic-kaisei-ship-sinks-dock-nob-hill-foods-motor-oil-found-water/

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A small fire broke out in a West Atlantic Avenue apartment building just after midnight Tuesday, activating the indoor sprinkling system and forcing several dozen residents—many of whom are elderly—to evacuate. Here's what we know so far. https://alamedapost.com/news/atlantic-avenue-apartment-fire-displaces-elderly-residents/

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It was a busy week for Alameda Fire Department (AFD) personnel. In addition to their usual emergency and fire response duties, a number of firefighters completed Rope Rescue Technician training and/or participated in BAYEX 2025 fire boat drills at Alameda Point. https://alamedapost.com/news/afd-firefighters-participate-specialty-training/

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On May 6, City Council authorized a new agreement with Alameda Family Services to continue providing clinician and case management services for the CARE Team, winner of the 2024 Alameda County EMS Program of the Year Award. Karin K. Jensen explores the CARE Team and other notes from the meeting. https://alamedapost.com/news/council-approves-continuing-afs-services-award-winning-care-team/

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Oakland firefighters were called to put out a fire at Capture Technologies on Alameda Ave. near the Estuary for the sixth time in two years. Alameda Fire Department provided mutual aid. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-fire-provides-mutual-aid-oakland/

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On May 6, City Council will consider re-adopting the City’s Third-Party Food Delivery Services Ordinance, which caps third-party delivery fees at 15% for restaurants. Among other items, Council will also receive an update on the CARE Team. Karin K. Jensen shares how to get involved. https://alamedapost.com/news/may-6-city-council-meeting-preview-key-topics-participate/

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Alameda Fire Department has something exciting to celebrate! On Monday, April 14, AFD held a small ceremony as they placed their new Pierce Enforcer Tractor Drawn Aerial in service at Fire Station 1 as the new Truck 1. Check out these great photographs of the event by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/news/afd-celebrates-new-truck-1/

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According to the recently published 2024 Annual Report, AFD responded to 10,012 incidents last year and provided mutual aid throughout California and as far away as Florida following Hurricanes Milton and Helene. The CARE Team alone responded to 1,332 calls to help individuals in need. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-fire-department-releases-2024-annual-report/

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Alameda Fire Department (AFD) hosted a rope rescue training session off of the Fruitvale Bridge. Over the next several months, AFD will host more sessions of the Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations course, with the State Fire Marshal’s Rope Rescue Technician course. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-firefighters-host-rope-rescue-training-off-fruitvale-bridge/

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Alameda police officers and firefighters recovered the body of a deceased person from the water near Bay Farm Island on March 27. Alameda resident Alvin Kan talks with the Alameda Post after discovering the body and alerting the authorities. https://alamedapost.com/news/dead-body-pulled-from-water-bay-farm-island/

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AFD responded to three serious emergencies in just over 13 hours, starting Tuesday, March 25, at 2:18 p.m. to just past 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, March 26. The incidents included a structure fire, a boat fire, and a car crashed into a UPS Store. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-firefighters-respond-to-structure-fire-boat-fire-and-car-crashed-into-ups-store/

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February was a busy month for the Alameda Fire Department (AFD), starting with Peer Support Training to provide a lifeline to responders who often face traumatic incidents and events. AFD also conducted a simulated Water Rescue Drill so they can better protect our island City's residents. https://alamedapost.com/news/afd-working-keep-safe-support-first-responders/

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The Philippine Mars took one last stop at its former base, NAS Alameda. After a short stay, the flying boat took off for its final destination, the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona. Photos by Maurice Ramirez and Richard Bangert. https://alamedapost.com/news/historic-flying-boat-philippine-mars-receives-water-salute-from-afd/

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Three people were hospitalized after a fire broke out on the 600 block of Haight Avenue on Wednesday, January 29. The cause of the fire is under investigation. https://alamedapost.com/news/three-hospitalized-fire-haight-avenue/

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On January 25, at least three fires were set on Park Street. The following morning, an encampment fire broke out near the dog park by the Main Street Ferry Terminal. The Alameda Fire Department is still investigating. https://alamedapost.com/news/park-street-alameda-point-fires-under-investigation/

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The Alameda Fire Department (AFD) has deployed firefighters and equipment to help fight the devastating Los Angeles fires. They gave the Post a statement about answering the request. Thank you, AFD! https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-firefighters-aid-in-devastating-los-angeles-fires/

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A single-engine plane with two people on board took an unexpected trip to Alameda Point on Friday, December 20. The pilot was able to successfully complete a safe emergency landing on an old runway at the former Naval Air Station, and no injuries were reported. https://alamedapost.com/news/small-plane-emergency-landing-alameda-point/

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Last week, the Alameda Fire Department teamed up with the Alameda Police Department to host their annual Safety Town event, teaching more than 700 kindergarteners from AUSD and local private schools about what the fire and police departments do, and how to be safe during a fire.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/safety-town-alameda-firefighters-police-teach-kindergartners/

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Thank you, AFD! Alameda firefighters were hard at work this week, with incidents from a vegetation fire to a commercial structure fire. The department also welcomed home several firefighters who traveled to help fight the Bridge Fire, a wildfire in the Angeles National Forest.

https://alamedapost.com/news/busy-week-alameda-firefighters/

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Amongst Alameda's dazzling Queen Anne-style dwellings and craftsman homes, modest structures can be overlooked. Steve Gorman continues the tale of 2320 Lincoln Avenue, perhaps the oldest commercial/residential building in town, which holds history and intrigue beyond the deceptively simple exterior.

https://alamedapost.com/history/todays-alameda-treasure-2320-lincoln-ave-the-encinal-saloon-part-2/

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