New fireboat makes debut in Oakland, will help safeguard the waterfront
The Oakland Fire Department showed off its new vessel, the Bay Wolf, a 42-foot fireboat on Wednesday. Stationed…
Fire at East Oakland apartment building displaces 70 tenants
A three-alarm fire injured four people and displaced 70 residents early this morning at a four-story building in…
Oakland firefighters rescue nearly 100 in overnight apartment fire
Nearly 100 people were rescued after a three-alarm fire broke out at an East Oakland apartment building early…
Oakland police identify man suspected of firing at officers, setting house fire
Police in Oakland identified a domestic violence suspect who was arrested after he allegedly fired at officers and…
Smoldering railway trestle demolished in West Oakland following massive fire
A large fire broke out on Friday, Aug. 22, at around 9:45 p.m. at the intersection of West…
Oakland firefighters demolish abandoned railway trestle after controlling blaze
Oakland firefighters demolished a smoldering railway trestle Sunday after controlling an overnight blaze near an East Bay utility…
Oakland Pride Parade and festival draw thousands: ‘Nothing here but love’
Thousands of people lined the streets of downtown Oakland on Sunday morning for the city’s 16th annual LGBTQ Pride…
Oakland Pride parade and festival aims to bring joy to The Town
The Brief Thousands of people filled the streets of downtown Oakland on Sunday afternoon as the city hosted…
Half-acre wildfire knocked down near Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland Hills
Oakland firefighters knocked down a vegetation fire near Chabot Space and Science Center in Joaquin Miller Park on…
Oakland group seeks to restore “Gingerbread” firehouse after recent fire
A group of visionaries are working to rebuild a historic Oakland landmark known as the “Gingerbread Firehouse” after…
Oakland firefighters honored for saving pigeon that suffered smoke inhalation
(KRON) — The Oakland Fire Department is being recognized for saving a pigeon that was suffering from smoke…
Pigeon Struggling to Breathe After Car Fire Gets Help From Selfless Oakland Firefighters
A group of firefighters from Oakland, California, took their dedication to their job to entirely new heights when…