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Oakdale-Riverbank Fire Calls 2-10-21
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Crews from Station 28 on East G Street in Oakdale spent some time on Sunday, Feb. 7 conducting vehicle extrication training. Modesto Fire Department Photo

The following is a listing of some of the local calls for service involving the Modesto Fire Department, which staffs Stations 27 and 28 in Oakdale; and the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Department, covering the Riverbank area.

Calls were logged during the time period of Tuesday, Feb. 2 through Monday, Feb. 8. Days not listed had no reports of significant incidents in this area.

 

MONDAY, FEB. 8

No times listed:

Crews performed their weekly detailed apparatus checks;

Firefighters and their crews prepared for the upcoming engineer test;

Command staff had their weekly staff meeting at admin building;

The fire academy practiced ground ladder skills;

Crews practiced rural water supply operations in the morning at Mary Grogan Park.

 

SUNDAY, FEB. 7

No times listed:

Every fire station conducted their weekly COVID PPE supply count;

Station 28 conducted vehicle extrication training;

MCS Battalion Chiefs prepared for upcoming multi-company garage fire training.

 

SATURDAY, FEB. 6

No time listed:

Modesto Engine 2, Engines 27, 28, 29 and Water Tender 27 conducted rural water supply operations training.

 

FRIDAY, FEB. 5

No times listed:

The joint fire academy wrapped up hose week today;

The Modesto COVID Vaccine POD at Center Plaza continued to distribute second doses to Stanislaus County residents today.

 

THURSDAY, FEB. 4

11:17 a.m. – Modesto Engine 27 and Stanislaus Consolidated Engine 21 responded to the 11000 Block of Valley Home Road for the report of a vehicle accident. Engine 27 arrived on scene to find two vehicles involved. One occupant was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. CHP is investigating.

 

TUESDAY, FEB. 2

No times listed:

New hires continued building skills in hose management and water stream application. Fire attack hose is arranged to be deployed in 100-foot increments; loops signify each 100-foot section making it much easier to pull the correct amount in a consistent manner.

Modesto E7 assisted a female in extricating herself from a canal in Riverbank. She was not injured.

City streets revitalization project officially underway
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Members of the Oakdale City Council and city staffers put the ceremonial shovels into the ground recently to kick off the landmark Southwest Downtown project. Photo Courtesy City Of Oakdale
The project, approved previously by the Oakdale City Council, will upgrade key driving routes in the city.
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