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editFire Response Videos/History
editA boy interested in OCFA and Buffing decided to make a bold decision. To be a PIO (Public Information Officer). Soon after he met the OCFAPIO. He started by buffing. Buffing changed his life, he met many other buffers and other firefighters.
Buffing
editA fire buff is a person with considerable interest (a fan) in fire fighting and emergency services, while not being an active member of these services. Fire buffs may collect or promote information about the local emergency services, raise money for them, or attend emergencies as bystanders. In the latter case, a fire buff may be considered a nuisance or even a danger to operations by active service members. - excerpt from Robert W. Masters: "Pictorial History of Firefighting", 1967 Many fire buffs are organized in associations, a small number of which are integrated into auxiliary services for their local fire stations. Cite web The term 'fire buff' is said to go back to the beginning of the 20th century, when early fire buffs attended emergencies during winter time wearing fur coats, thus coming to be called "buffalos"
Where?
editFire Response Videos mostly buffs in OCFA Division 2, 3, 6, and 1.
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editDivision 1
editDivision 1 is located in the western area of Orange County. It covers the communities of Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Westminster, Midway City, and Garden Grove; and the unincorporated communities of Rossmoor, and Sunset Beach. Division 1 is covered by Battalion 1 commanding seven fire stations with Station 2 in Los Alamitos, Station 25 in Midway City, Stations 44 and 48 in Seal Beach and Stations 64, 65 and 66 in Westminster.[1] and Battalion 11 also commanding seven stations covering the city of Garden Grove.[2] The stations in Battalion 11 are Stations 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85 and 86 in Garden Grove.
Division 2
editDivision 2 is located in the central area of Orange County covering the city of Irvine; along with the John Wayne Airport, and University of California, Irvine. Division 2 covered by Battalion 5 and Battalion 10, each commanding six fire stations.[3] The stations in Battalion 5 are Stations 4, 6, 28, 33, 36 and 47. The stations in Battalion 10 are Stations 20, 26, 27, 38, 51 and 55.
Division 3
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- Division 3 is located in the southern and eastern areas of Orange County. It covers the cities of Dana Point, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano; along with the unincorporated communities of Coto de Caza, Ladera, Las Flores, Modjeska Canyon, and Trabuco Canyon. Division 3 is covered by Battalion 6 and Battalion 7, both commanding seven fire stations.[4] Battalion 6 commands Stations 7, 29, 30, 50, 56, 59, 60 and 67, while Battalion 7 commands Stations 9, 18, 24, 31, 40, 45 and 58.
Division 4
editDivision 4 is located in the northern area of Orange County. It covers cities of Tustin, Villa Park, and Yorba Linda along with the unincorporated communities of El Modena, Orange Park Acres, Santiago Canyon, Silverado Canyon, and North Tustin. Division 4 is covered by Battalion 3 commanding eight fire stations and Battalion 2 commanding three fire stations.[5] The stations in Battalion 3 are Stations 8, 14, 15, 16, 21, 23, 37 and 43. The stations in Battalion 2 are Stations 10, 32 and 53. In July 2020, the city of Placentia disbanded from OCFA, decommissioning Station 34 and 35 and removing Engine 34, Truck 34*, USAR 34*, Utility 2* and Engine 35. *Truck 34, USAR 34, and Utility 2 now have been reassigned to Station 32, now Truck 32, USAR 32. Utility 2 was moved also to Station 32, staying as Utility 2. Now Station 32 houses Engine 32, Truck 32, Engine 132, Patrol 32, USAR 32, Utility 2, and Medic 932. Water Tender 32 has since been reassigned back to Water Tender 10, where it was originally assigned before being assigned to Water Tender 32 around 2009 (exact date not available). Battalion 2 was since reassigned from Station 34 to Station 53, then in 2021, moved to station 10.
Division 5
editDivision 5 covers the cities of Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Emerald Bay and Mission Viejo. Division 5 is covered by Battalion 4 commanding nine fire stations.[6] These stations are Stations 5, 11, 19, 22, 39, 42, 49, 54 and 57. There are two paramedic engine companies at Station 22.
Division 6
editDivision 6 is located in the center area of Orange County, covers the city of Santa Ana and is covered by Battalion 9 commanding ten fire stations.[7] These stations are Stations 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78 and 79.
Division 7
editDivision 7 is located in the western area of Orange County. It covers the communities of Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma, Stanton and the Air Support Facility at Fullerton Airport. In 2022-2024 OCFA got two Lockheed Martin (UH-60 Blackhawk) or Sikorsky S70I Firehawks. Battalion 8 commands Stations 13, 17, 41, 46, 61, 62 and 63.
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- ^ "Operations Division I". OCFA. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ https://ggcity.org/sites/default/files/City_Council_April_9_2019_OCFA_Contract_Consideration.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Operations Division II". OCFA. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- ^ "Operations Division III". OCFA. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- ^ "Division #4". Orange County Fire Authority. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Operations Division V". OCFA. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- ^ "Operations Division VI". OCFA. Retrieved 14 January 2015.