Calistoga Fire Department

07/11/2026

🚨 Multi-Agency Active Shooter Training 🚨

Today, the Calistoga Fire Department participated in a multi-jurisdictional active shooter training exercise at Calistoga High School alongside our public safety partners.

These realistic training scenarios are critical to ensuring first responders can work together efficiently under the most challenging circumstances. By practicing communication, coordination, patient care, and unified command in a controlled environment, we strengthen our ability to respond quickly and effectively should a real emergency ever occur. While we hope these skills are never needed, preparation is one of the most important ways we can protect our community.

This exercise would not have been possible without the collaboration and dedication of our partner agencies:
• Calistoga Police Department
• Napa County Fire Department
• CAL FIRE
• AMR
• Napa County Sheriff’s Office
• Napa County Office of Emergency Services (OES)
• St. Helena Police Department
• California Highway Patrol (CHP)

A special thank you to the many community volunteers who gave their time to serve as victims during today’s scenarios. Your participation added a level of realism that made the training even more valuable and helped all responding agencies sharpen their skills.

Working together, training together, and preparing together makes our entire community safer.

06/22/2026

🔥 Prescribed Fire Update – Mount Washington | June 22, 2026

This morning, the Calistoga Fire Department, with assistance provided by CAL FIRE/Napa County Fire Department, successfully conducted a prescribed fire operation on Mount Washington. The burn began at approximately 10:00 AM and was completed in roughly 90 minutes, removing hazardous vegetation that poses a significant wildfire spread risk to our community.

Prescribed fire is one of the most effective tools we have to reduce fuel loads and protect Calistoga from the threat of catastrophic wildfire. Today’s operation makes our community measurably safer.

CFD firefighters will remain on scene throughout the day and into the evening to monitor for any flare-ups and ensure the area is fully secured.

Thank you to the fire crews for their professionalism and to our community for your patience and support. 🌲

06/21/2026

🔥 PRESCRIBED BURN — MONDAY, JUNE 22

The Calistoga Fire Department will conduct a planned, controlled burn on Mt Washington this Monday, 6/22/26.

Residents and visitors may see and smell smoke in and around town throughout the day. This is a routine, carefully managed operation carried out by local crews to reduce hazardous vegetation and lower wildfire risk in our community.

✅ The burn is planned and supervised

🚫 Please do not call 911 to report it

If you have respiratory sensitivities, you may wish to keep windows closed and limit time outdoors while smoke is present.

Thank you, Calistoga, for helping us keep our hillsides and neighborhoods safer.

05/15/2026

📢 Public Review Now Open! 📢
The Draft Napa County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan is ready for community review!
This plan identifies local risks—such as wildfires, flooding, and earthquakes—and outlines strategies to reduce impacts, protect lives, and strengthen community resilience. Your feedback helps ensure the plan reflects the County’s priorities and future needs.
🗓️ Review Period: Open Now Until Monday, June 1st
💬 How to Participate: Review the draft and share your comments or e-mail comments to: [email protected]
🔗 Learn More: https://mitigatehazards.com/napacountymjhmp/napa-county-public-draft-documents/
Thank you for helping make Napa County safer and more resilient!

📢 ¡Ya está abierta la consulta pública! 📢
¡El borrador del Plan Multijurisdiccional de Mitigación de Riesgos del condado de Napa está listo para que la comunidad lo examine!
Este plan identifica los riesgos locales —como incendios forestales, inundaciones y terremotos— y describe estrategias para reducir sus efectos, proteger vidas y reforzar la resiliencia de la comunidad. Tus comentarios ayudan a garantizar que el plan refleje las prioridades y las necesidades futuras del condado.
🗓️ Periodo de revisión: 1 de junio
💬 Cómo participar: Revisa el borrador y comparte tus comentarios o envíalos por correo electrónico a: [email protected]
🔗 Más información: https://mitigatehazards.com/napacountymjhmp/napa-county-public-draft-documents/
¡Gracias por ayudarnos a hacer que el condado de Napa sea más seguro y resistente!

05/04/2026

️HEADS UP, CALISTOGA!

Calistoga Fire Department will be teaming up with CHP Air Operations for a collaborative training exercise this Tuesday, May 5th and Wednesday, May 6th!

The CHP helicopter will be using the fairgrounds as a landing zone, with multiple flights expected throughout both days.

If you see or hear low-flying helicopter activity near the fairgrounds — don't be alarmed. Our firefighters and CHP officers are hard at work training together to better serve and protect our community.

🚁 What: CFD + CHP Air Operations Joint Training Exercise
📍 Where: Calistoga Fairgrounds (landing zone)
📅 When: Tuesday & Wednesday, May 5–6
✈️ Multiple flights both days

Calistoga Police Department

04/12/2026

🚒 Friday Night Response – Chimney Fire Contained

Friday evening (4/10/26), Calistoga Fire Department crews responded to a residential chimney fire. Thanks to a quick response and coordinated efforts, the fire was contained to the chimney and fully extinguished.

We were assisted on scene by Napa County Fire Department through our mutual aid system—thank you for your support and teamwork.

✅ No injuries were reported
🏡 The residents were able to remain in their home

🔥 Chimney Fire Safety Reminder:
Chimney fires often start due to a buildup of creosote inside the flue. To help prevent them:
• Have your chimney inspected and cleaned annually
• Burn only seasoned (dry) wood - no garbage
• Avoid overloading your fireplace
• Install and maintain smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

If you hear what has been described a sounding like a vacuum to a freight train, loud cracking or popping from your chimney, or notice fire from the top of your chimney, call 911 immediately.

Stay safe, Calistoga!

03/13/2026

🚒 New Firefighters on the Line!

You may notice a few new faces at the station. Over the past few shifts, 3 part-time firefighter recruits completed their field training, were officially sworn in by our City Clerk, and earned their badges.

Please help us welcome Dario, Daniel, and Justin to the Calistoga Fire Department!

They’ve worked hard over the last few months to reach this milestone, and we’re proud to have them serving our community.

👏 Congratulations and welcome to the team!

12/31/2025

We’re Hiring – Firefighter/EMT

The Calistoga Fire Department is seeking motivated, community-focused individuals to join our team as Firefighter/EMTs. If you’re passionate about public service, teamwork, and protecting our community, we want to hear from you!

👉 Learn more and apply here:
https://www.calistogaca.gov/Government/City-Jobs/Current-Opportunities/Firefighter

Applications being accepted now through January 31, 2026

Serve with purpose. Train with excellence. Make a difference every day.

12/15/2025