Fire

Mission Statement

The Mountain View Fire Department exists to save lives and property, protect the environment and minimize the risk of fire and natural disaster by investing in education, training and prevention.

Vision Statement

A progressive fire department that treats everyone with respect and dignity and applies best practices in innovative emergency response, fire prevention, training, environmental protection and public education.

Recreational Vehicle Fire at the Intersection of Alta Avenue and Plymouth Street

Mountain View Firefighters extinguish RV fire before flames can spread.

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Mountain View Cooling Centers Remain Open in Response to Excessive Heat Advisory

The City is keeping its cooling centers open through Friday in response to the excessive heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service for the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Residential Fire in the 600 Block of Franklin Street

Firefighters responded to reports of a fire coming from a multi-family residence. The heat from a cooking mishap caused the sprinkler system to activate. Firefighters restored the sprinkler system before turning the facility over to building maintenance to finish repairs.

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Pacific Gas and Electric Joint Gas Safety Exercise

On Tuesday, June 28, the Mountain View Fire Department hosted a live-action joint gas safety exercise, coordinated by Pacific Gas and Electric. The exercise simulated true-to-life scenarios first responders often encounter, including a ruptured gas line and a fire in a 5-story multi-occupancy residential building.

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El Camino Hospital Fire

A computer monitor in the MRI room of El Camino Hospital caught fire early this morning.

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