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Daylight crews were alerted to an extended stay ho

Daylight crews were alerted to an extended stay hotel in company 246's area this morning for an unknown odor causing medical issues in numerous patients. Affected occupants were immediately evacuated and put into the care of @rwvems .. After a quick investigation and zero readings on our 4 gas meters the decision was made to evacuate the entire building. The toxicant not showing on the meter left us unsure of an exact chemical until the arrival of hazmat teams, who were able to narrow down what exactly we were looking for and provided special air monitoring meters. After all residents were evacuated the building was searched and metered again and finally ventilated so occupants could reoccupy. Crews operated for over 4 hours before returning.

The Duty Chief, Engine, and Truck responded alongs

The Duty Chief, Engine, and Truck responded alongside other fire units to a first due fire alarm in a multi-residential tonight.

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The Berkeley Hills Fire Company would like to cong

The Berkeley Hills Fire Company would like to congratulate Firefighter Todd Beckert on achieving his life member status. Todd has served in both Administrative and Company Fire Officer roles over his time in the company while having spent a number of years as a Live-In member. As the grandson of a Charter Member, he is now a third generation Berkeley Hills Life Member. Thank you Todd for your continued hard work!

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Busy weekend for the volunteers, company picnic on

Busy weekend for the volunteers, company picnic on Saturday, Stair climb on Sunday, Jimmy Ellis Foundation training on Sunday as well. Thanks to 251 and 297 for the coverage!

The bumper line. Although we did not invent it, we

The bumper line. Although we did not invent it, we have been running several variations of this load since the early 2000's. The current engine is the third Berkeley Hills Engine to sport this load. It's designed to all come out of the tray at once, the firefighter steps away preventing snags coming out of the tray. The donut roll stays in the lineman's hand until he reaches his destination and then he proceeds to bowl the donut (like a bowling ball). In line with the front door. Leaving the nozzle and coupling at the door step. This line has proven it's worth time and time again and can be deployed and charged in mere seconds.

Want to stretch it for yourself? Drop an application at station247.org

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Sunday night Grill n Drill. Members went to the tr

Sunday night Grill n Drill. Members went to the training tower to get some reps in with porch drills. Stretching to the door and masking up. Members stretched lines for 2 hours and finished with a roll in drill stretching and VESing the third floor via ground ladder and bucket simultaneously. Flaking line and hoseline management were both discussed as well. Probationary firefighters made great strides lastnight in several tasks. "It doesn't happen overnight and it doesn't happen by accident." #northhillsenginecompany #berkeleyhillsvolunteers #mcknightexpress

The 400' - 400 feet of 1 3/4 inch double jacket ho

The 400' - 400 feet of 1 3/4 inch double jacket hose with a 15/16th tip. The decision was made over 10 years ago to switch from a 375' line comprised of 3 inch and 1 3/4 inch and put a 400' in service. The line is maneuverable and when necessary can be deployed single person. Set up in 3 shoulder loads the goal of this line is to keep hose on the firefighters shoulders as long as possible. #northhillsenginecompany

**Firefighters Needed** 🚨🚨Openings for the

**Firefighters Needed**
🚨🚨Openings for the live-in program🚨🚨

The next generation of Berkeley Hills firefighters is needed. With several of our live ins and regular firefighters being hired by career departments there are openings in the dormitory! Berkeley Hills Fire Company has a young membership always looking to better themselves and the department. Think you have what it takes click the link!

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Being in an area that's population swells to over

Being in an area that's population swells to over 100k people during the day it's sometimes difficult to train on shopping malls without causing inconvenience for travelers. Last night around midnight the members who were in for the overnight practiced setting up on local buildings, discussing building construction and parapet walls. Another example of what kind of dedication our membership exemplifies. #mcknightexpress #northhillsenginecompany

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