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Join hosts OCFA Fire Captain/Investigator Scott Kuhlman and Sophia Champieux as they take you behind the scenes of Orange County’s most compelling fire investigations. From arson to accidental blazes, twice a month we’ll explore a new case that uncovers the science, intuition, and human stories behind the flames. Through interviews with experts, fire investigators, law enforcement, and forensic specialists, Hot Pursuit offers an insider’s look at how these mysterious and often chilling fires are solved. Discover the untold stories that rise from the ashes, one fire at a time.
Executive Producer: Kevin Hansen
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With the horse sedated by a veterinarian on scene, rescuers rigged and hoisted Deuce to safety and then carefully lowered him at The Shea Center, where crews then assisted him back to standing — saving his life.
A year ago, OCFA Technical Rescue and Air Operations crews carried out what’s believed to be the first night vision goggle helicopter rescue of a large animal in the U.S. — saving Deuce the horse after he became trapped in a ravine in San Juan Capistrano.
Honored to be recognized by the American Red Cross with the Animal Welfare Award at the Orange County Heroes Awards at the Richard Nixon Library.
A true team effort and a rescue we won’t forget. Thank you to @SoCal_RedCross for this meaningful recognition and for highlighting the care, compassion, and professionalism that made this outcome possible.
Captain Huang at Station 27 makes this Extreme Bunker Drill look easy, getting into his gear in under a minute while answering rapid-fire questions about his life and career. 🔥
Firefighters are trained to put on their turnout pants, jacket, boots, hood, and helmet in under 60 seconds because every second counts during an emergency.
This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the OCFA is proud to celebrate the culture and contributions of the AAPI firefighters and professional staff who strengthen our agency and enhance our mission to live and work “In Service of Others.”
📣 Smoke maybe visible in Orange County from a prescribed burn today.
we are conducting an admin pile burn at Oak Grove Fire Station on the Palomar Ranger District. Smoke may be visible in the area of Highway 79 near Oak Grove Fire Station.
Firefighters are conducting a RX burn on the Trabuco Ranger District near the South Main Divide road.
Crews knocked the fire down in just 11 minutes, ensuring nobody was injured and the families could return to their homes.
Thank you to @AnaheimFire, @AnaheimPD, and @GardenGrovePD for the assistance.
🎥 CodeRedCaptures
Two homes saved.
Around 2 a.m., firefighters stopped a fire involving an RV, a car, and a row of trees from extending into two adjacent houses on Flanner Avenue in @CityGardenGrove.
May the Fourth be with you! ⭐ As we celebrate Star Wars Day, take a look at some fire safety mistakes you definitely don’t want to copy.
Learn the do’s and don’ts of wildfire safety at http://ocfa.org/ready-set-go/.
Use the force. Use our safety tips too.🔥
It’s International Firefighters Day! Thank you to firefighters across the world for all you do. 🔥🚒
Our crews stay busy day in and day out responding to 911 calls, training, and connecting with the community through events and school visits, all to better serve Orange County.
Honoring Our Fallen Brother
This weekend, members from the Orange County Fire Authority were in Emmitsburg, Maryland, participating in the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.
We stand together with fire service members and families from across the nation to >>>>
remember and pay tribute to all firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Among those being honored is our own Fire Apparatus Engineer Kevin Skinner, a 25-year veteran of OCFA who gave his life on January 5, 2025. Kevin’s dedication, bravery, and >>>
kindhearted service and mentorship left an eternal impact on our agency and everyone who knew him. Today, standing alongside his family in Emmitsburg, we honor Kevin’s service, sacrifice, and legacy – he and his family are forever in our hearts.
🔥 House Fire Tustin 🔥
This afternoon, firefighters arrived on scene at a two-story home where a fire started in the garage and had already extended through a void space into the attic.
Crews rapidly searched the home for victims while attacking the fire. Fortunately, >>>
no one was in the home. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.
The call came in at 2:14 PM and was in the 2300 block of Basswood.
May is National Water Safety Month. 🌊
In Orange County, the highest risk groups are adults over 50 and children under 5. Never swim alone. Drowning is silent, fast, and can happen at any age.
May is Military Appreciation Month, a time to honor the sacrifice and service of the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform.
We are especially proud to recognize our firefighters and professional staff who have served in the armed forces, as well as those who continue to serve today, as they personify being In Service of Others.
Thank you to all members of the Armed Forces, past and present, for your courage, dedication, and leadership to our nation.
The Carbon Fire is 95% contained, and the Orange County Fire Authority has transitioned out of Unified Command with Brea Fire Department and CAL FIRE. The OCFA will continue supporting ongoing operations as needed. >>>
Thank you to our many partners, including Brea Fire Department, Brea Police Department, CAL FIRE, Anaheim Fire and Rescue, Chino Valley Fire Department, Fullerton Fire Department, LA County Fire Department, City of Orange Fire Department, OC Parks, California State Parks, and >>
the Southern California American Red Cross.
Together, we stood in defense of the community we are honored to serve.
OCFA is on scene of a 1-acre brush fire near the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Course in Mission Viejo. The fire is currently at 1 acre.
Only evacuation at this time is Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County.
The fire is named the Arroyo Fire.
**Update**
Crews are making good progress. The fire is holding at 1 acre. OCFA is attacking the fire both on the ground and in the air with 2 of our FIREHAWK helicopters. Traffic in the area will continue to be impacted.
**Final**
Forward progress has been stopped. The fire held to 1 acre. Crews will remain on scene mopping up hot spots. There are no evacuations in place. The cause is under investigation. Thanks to our partners @OCSheriff for helping keep the community safe.
OCFA continues to support suppression repair operations with crews and equipment, with work expected to be completed by the end of today.
For the next three days, Brea Fire Department units will conduct tactical patrols twice daily, supported by OCFA drone operators.
The Carbon Fire is now 95% contained, and effective 8 a.m. today, the OCFA has transitioned out of Unified Command with @BreaFire and @CAL_FIRE.
The fire burned 205 acres and will remain in patrol status while final suppression repair plans are completed.
OCFA Division Chief Craig Covey, one of the Carbon Fire Unified Incident Commanders, provides an update on behalf of OCFA, @BreaFire, and @CAL_FIRE.
Knowing how vital this route is to the community, firefighters and law enforcement worked with the goal of reopening it in time for the start of the week commute. We appreciate the community’s support as crews continue their work.
With the continued hard work of firefighters, containment of the Carbon Fire has now increased to 84%. We’re also pleased to share that Carbon Canyon Road is now open.
Crews will actively patrol the fire line tonight and continue tomorrow utilizing the UAS (drones) infrared to assist crews in identifying hot spots.
Crews have been working hard to strengthen the great progress made yesterday and throughout the night. Containment has now grown to 71% and continues to increase.
Crews continue strengthening containment lines and cooling hot spots, using drones to pinpoint heat sources and deliver real-time visuals to support firefighters and incident command.
Just ten minutes before the Carbon Fire yesterday, firefighters also responded to a vegetation fire near Irvine Center Drive and Pacifica Place in @City_of_Irvine at approximately 1:30 p.m., quickly holding it to 1.5 acres with no structures damaged and no injuries reported.
As warmer weather approaches and vegetation continues to dry, these fires are a reminder to prepare your home and family now, create an evacuation plan, and be ready to leave quickly and safely should a wildfire occur. Visit for info about Ready, Set, Go!
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From @BreaPD: The evacuation warning for Olinda Village and Hollydale has now been lifted. The Care and Reception Center at the Chino Hills Community Center has been closed. There is still a hard closure for Carbon Canyon Road in both directions from Brea Hills Ave to Ruby St.
Today’s resources include:
• 4 Type 3 Strike Teams
• 9 Hand Crews
• 2 Dozers
• 2 Water Tenders
• Additional engines, command personnel, and support staff.
• Additional resources, including air ops, available as needed.
• Drones to precisely direct crews to hot spots.
Forward progress of the fire was stopped at 1:47 a.m., and the fire is 35% contained.
We will continue to provide updates tomorrow morning on behalf of Unified Command agencies OCFA, @BreaFire, @BreaPD, and @CAL_FIRE.
Evacuation warnings for Hollydale and Olinda Village will remain in effect tonight. We appreciate the community’s continued support as firefighters and police officers work safely through the night.
The @SoCal_RedCross is staffing a care and reception center at the Chino Hills Community Center. It is available for anybody who needs assistance until all evacuation warnings are lifted.
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