Orange County Fire Authority

Then ▶️ Now: Kitten Edition 🐱 In honor of #NationalCatDay we’re excited to share an update on one of our memorable kitten rescues! Smokey’s brave journey began in June 2023 when he got stuck inside the underbody of a stranger's car. The kind civilian heard meowing and brought her vehicle to Station 61 for help. After some investigation, the crew carefully freed a small gray kitten! OCFA's Division 7 Administrative Assistant, Amparo, ended up adopting the kitten, naming him Smokey! Today, Smokey enjoys playing with stuffed animals, eating, and being with his family in his fur-ever home. At OCFA, no rescue is too small... or too fluffy!

At OCFA’s October 24th Board of Directors meeting, Orange City Fire Department Captain Carl Collins was honored for his off-duty heroism the night of the accident involving our Hand Crew. During the recognition, Captain Collins was re-united with some of the injured firefighters whose lives he helped save, a special moment that underscored the deep familial ties that bind all firefighters – on duty and off.

Happy National First Responders Day! Today, we honor the firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMTs, public safety telecommunicators, and all first responders who answer the call to be there for the community. We are proud to serve alongside you! #NationalFirstRespondersDay

Interested in being an OCFA Reserve Firefighter? 🚒 🔥 We're looking for individuals eager to serve their community. Visit https://bit.ly/JOINOCFA to view the requirements and apply. #JoinOCFA

Have you heard of 2-1-1? 📞 2-1-1 is an Orange County service that connects residents with local health and human service resources. 🏠 Simply call or text the number to get connected with services such as housing, job placement, and food. #OCFA

The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 honor the life and service of Fire Apparatus Engineer Doug Wetmore on this anniversary of his Line of Duty Death on October 22, 2002. Doug and his family are forever in our hearts.

Are you interested in being a part of the Orange County Fire Authority? We’re hiring an Assistant Treasurer! 📝 Apply now by visiting https://bit.ly/JOINOCFA. #JoinOCFA

OCFA is hiring! 📢 We're looking for an individual to join our team as a Senior Human Resources Analyst. Apply through the link 👉 https://bit.ly/JOINOCFA #JoinOCFA

🔥 Hot to Go & Ready to Escape! 🔥 This Fire Prevention Week, it's time to get Hot to Go with your home fire escape plan! 🚪💨 👉 Create your 2-minute escape plan TODAY: 1️⃣ Draw a map of your home. 2️⃣ Identify TWO ways out of each room. 3️⃣ Pick a meeting spot outside. 4️⃣ Don't forget to check your smoke alarms – they should be tested every month to make sure they’re working! Practice it with your family and make sure everyone knows how to stay safe in an emergency. Because when it comes to fire, you’ve gotta be Hot to Go! 🔥🔥

The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 honor the life and service of Fire Apparatus Engineer Lester L. Webster on this anniversary of his Line of Duty Death on October 11, 2017. Lester and his family are forever in our hearts.