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Alameda Post - in front of the USS Hornet, a group of Alameda Fire Department personnel stand and smile with a sign that says "Emergency Response Diving International"

Eight More Firefighters Join Dive Rescue Team

June 5, 2025

Alameda Post - the Kaisei is seen partially submerged in the estuary

Historic Kaisei Ship Sinks at Dock by Nob Hill Foods, Motor Oil Found in Water

May 28, 2025

Alameda Post - an Alameda Fire Department truck sits next to a West Atlantic Avenue building with the ladder raised high and out of sight

Atlantic Avenue Apartment Fire Displaces Elderly Residents

May 21, 2025

Alameda Post - ten alameda firefighters stand in front of a fire truck

AFD Firefighters Participate in Specialty Training

May 19, 2025

Alameda Post - A photo of a CARE Team vehicle with the words "EMS Week" and "EMS Program of the Year"

Council Approves Continuing AFS Services for Award-Winning CARE Team

May 9, 2025

Alameda Post - Alameda firefighters at Estuary Fire. Oakland Fire Department photo/Facebook

Alameda Fire Provides Mutual Aid to Oakland

May 5, 2025

Alameda Post - a delivery driver hands food to a waiting person. Neither of their faces are visible.

May 6 City Council Meeting Preview: Key Topics, How to Participate

May 2, 2025

Alameda Post - AFD Alameda firefighters push their new truck 1 into the station

AFD Celebrates New Truck 1

April 16, 2025

Alameda Post - AFD walks over the Park Bridge

Alameda Fire Department Releases 2024 Annual Report

April 14, 2025

Alameda Post - an AFD vehicle and AFD firefighters are stationed near the Fruitvale bridge. They look up the tall structure.

Alameda Firefighters Host Rope Rescue Training off Fruitvale Bridge

April 1, 2025

Alameda Post - a screenshot of a Ring camera notification about the recovery of a body on Bay Farm Island

Dead Body Pulled from Water on Bay Farm Island

March 31, 2025

Alameda Post - firefighters with tanks and equipment enter a charred building

Alameda Firefighters Respond to Structure Fire, Boat Fire, and Car Crashed into UPS Store

March 27, 2025

Alameda Post - two AFD members in the water in scuba gear

AFD is Working to Keep Us Safe and Support First Responders

March 3, 2025

Alameda Post - The historic Philippine Mars, a World War II-era Martin JRM Mars seaplane, touches down in San Francisco Bay after a flight from Vancouver. The massive flying boat spends a final night in Alameda’s Seaplane Lagoon before continuing its journey to its new home at the Pima Air & Space Museum in Arizona. This rare aircraft, originally designed as a military transport, later served as a water bomber for firefighting operations. February 9, 2025. Photo ©2025 Maurice Ramirez.

Historic Flying Boat Philippine Mars Receives Water Salute From AFD

February 12, 2025

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Three Hospitalized in Fire on Haight Avenue

February 3, 2025

Alameda Post - an AFD firefighter sprays water on an encampment fire near Alameda Point

Park Street and Alameda Point Fires Under Investigation

January 29, 2025

Alameda Post - an AFD truck sits with other first responder vehicles

Alameda Firefighters Aid in Devastating Los Angeles Fires

January 10, 2025

Alameda Post - a small yellow plane sits on the pavement at Alameda Point after making an emergency landing. Two vehicles from AFD are next to it.

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Alameda Point

December 24, 2024

Alameda Post - at the annual Safety Town event, about 20 kindergartners sit on the floor and listen to a first responder talk

Safety Town: Alameda Firefighters, Police Join to Teach Kindergartners

October 30, 2024

Alameda Post - four Alameda Fire Department firefighters stand in front of a truck

Busy Week for Alameda Firefighters

September 24, 2024

Alameda Post - a fence around Edison Elementary

AUSD Uses Facilities, Training, Mental Health to Help Prevent School Tragedies

September 12, 2024

Alameda Post - an emergency exit sign

Disasters Happen, Being Prepared Matters

September 3, 2024

Alameda Post - 2320 Lincoln Avenue's simple two story structure, next to Gim's restaurant

Today’s Alameda Treasure – 2320 Lincoln Ave., the Encinal Saloon, Part 2

July 11, 2024

Alameda Post - smoke billows around a home while a firetruck is parked in the street

130-Year-Old Victorian-Era Home Burns

June 18, 2024