The following is a listing of some of the local calls for service involving the Modesto Fire Department, which staffs Stations 27, 28, 29 and 30 in Oakdale, Knights Ferry and Valley Home as part of Battalion 5; and the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Department, covering the Riverbank area, as part of Battalion 2. Note: Shifts are in 24-hour time periods, from 5 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Calls were logged during the time period of Tuesday, Oct. 27 through Monday, Nov. 2. Days not listed had no reports of significant incidents in this area.
MONDAY, NOV. 2
Battalion 2: Stanislaus firefighters held station bidding today for 2027/28.
Battalion 5: Crews trained in their territories on firefighting strategies and tactics, conducted cleaning and maintenance at their stations and performed weekly checks on assigned apparatus.
SUNDAY, NOV. 1
Battalion 2: Crews spent the day catching up on online training and annual training sign offs.
Battalion 5: Station 27 spent the day deep cleaning and the monthly check on OES4617.
Engine 29 performed firefighter survival training and practiced dragging techniques.
SATURDAY, OCT. 31
Battalion 2: Crews across the battalion trained on multiple topics for Saturday drill...