The West Sacramento Fire Department has the mission of protecting life, environment, and property within the City of West Sacramento. To effectively complete this mission, the Department has located five fire stations throughout the City. The five fire stations operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a combined staffing of 17 personnel on duty which includes a Battalion Chief to respond to all structure fires and other major emergencies providing Incident Command and Scene Management. Firefighters work 48-hour tours of duty. There are three work groups called "shifts." In addition to the City of West Sacramento, the Fire Department is responsible for the unincorporated area south of the city boundary to Babel Slough Road and across to the old Arcade Station on Jefferson Blvd. The Fire Department has Automatic Aid agreements with several Yolo County Fire Departments, and with the City of Sacramento Fire Department. The Fire Department has three divisions, which provide a wide range of services for the community. These divisions are: Fire Administration, Emergency Operations, and Fire Prevention/Hazardous Materials.

Fire Department News

Smoke Alarms

• Roughly three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

• More than one-third (38 percent) of home fire deaths result from fires in which no smoke alarms are present.

• The risk of dying in a home fire is cut in half in homes with working smoke alarms.

On Monday, October 14, just after 1:00 pm, West Sacramento Fire crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 involving a big rig and several other vehicles, with diesel fuel leaking in the roadway. Fire crews arriving on scene confirmed all traffic lanes were blocked. Hazmat cleanup was handled by West Sacramento Fire personnel, and Caltrans cleanup crews, tow vehicles, and additional emergency vehicles made access to the site via the opposing lanes to assist CHP with the reopening of Westbound I-80.

Structure Fire on Grizzly Bay Road

At approximately 4:00 am on October 10, West Sacramento Fire Department and WSPD responded to a burglar and fire alarm on Grizzly Bay Road.  Engine 42 staged, waiting for WSPD to clear the scene.  When WSPD advised Engine 42 that there was smoke coming from the residence, Engine 42 upgraded the dispatch to a first-alarm structure fire.  WSPD was able to detain one subject, and Engine 42 initiated fire attack.  Crews were able to contain the fire to the primary bedroom and hallway.  The house was searched, and no fire victims were found.  Fire crews remained on scene for salvage and overhaul.  PG&E arrived and secured utilities.  The Red Cross was given information to reach out to the residents.

Engineer Tim Hall Memorial

Hundreds of Firefighters from fire agencies throughout the state of California gathered Tuesday, October 8, to pay tribute and remember the life and career of Fire Engineer Tim Hall, who passed away in the line of duty on September 23, 2024. On Tuesday morning, a funeral procession was initiated from Station 45 through the town of Clarksburg, where Engineer Hall was also a Firefighter Volunteer, to the Creekside Christian Church in Elk Grove.

Engineer Hall was 59 years old and was in his 18th year with the West Sacramento Fire Department. He is survived by his wife Sue, one son, three daughters, and three grandchildren.

Engineer Hall’s unwavering commitment to the fire service began as a volunteer with the Clarksburg Fire Protection District and continued when he joined the West Sacramento Fire Department in 2006. His passion and dedication led him to become a respected Fire Engineer, leaving a lasting impact on the community. He also served as a Fire Investigator, and for over a decade served as a FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Task Force 7 Transportation Specialist. He was an active member and President of several organizations, including the Sacramento Sierra Arson Task Force, the California Conference of Arson Investigators, the Yolo County Fire Investigation Unit, and the International Association of Arson Investigators, all the while volunteering for 41 years as a Lieutenant and Training Officer with the Clarksburg Fire Protection District.

The West Sacramento Fire Department would like to thank ALL the city staff who attended the memorial. Thank you as well to all the Council Members in attendance and City Manager, Aaron Laurel.

Structure Fire on C Street

At approximately 10:00 pm on October 6, the West Sacramento Fire responded to a structure fire on the 400 block of C Street.  Crews arrived on scene and found a 2-story residence with fire showing from the second floor.  Crews initiated fire attack and had a difficult time accessing the fire. The entry to the second floor was a stairwell at the rear of the property.  Crews worked together in getting to the seat of the fire and extinguishing it.  There was significant damage to a second-floor bedroom, with smoke and water damage throughout the home.  PG&E arrived on scene and turned off the electrical and gas to the unit.  There were six residents displaced, and Red Cross was en route to provide assistance.  Sacramento Fire Department and Davis Fire Department provided city coverage during this incident.

Passing of Engineer Tim Hall

It is with great sadness that we report West Sacramento Fire Department Fire Engineer Tim Hall, an 18-year veteran with the West Sacramento Fire Department (WSFD) died September 23, 2024 in the line of duty during a training exercise. Hall, 59, was a graduate of the 2006 Sacramento Regional Fire Academy. Additionally, Hall was an active volunteer with Clarksburg Fire Protection District. While with WSFD, Hall was a fire investigator, an active member of Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 7, and a dedicated Fire Engineer.

The West Sacramento Fire Department invites our community to join us in honoring the life and service of Fire Engineer Timothy Hall.

Celebration of Life for Fire Engineer Timothy Hall

Date: Tuesday, October 8^th, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM 

Location: Creekside Christian Church

        8939 E Stockton Blvd.

                  Elk Grove, CA 95624

Fire Engineer Timothy Hall served our community with bravery, selflessness, and a deep commitment to protecting others. This service will be an opportunity for friends, family, colleagues, and the public to pay their respects and show support to Fire Engineer Hall's family.

We invite all to join us in this moment of reflection and remembrance.

If you wish to make a donation to the family a GoFundMe has been set up by Local 522, please see the link below.

http://www.gofundme.com/f/tim-hall-gofundme

 Open House

As we grieve the profound loss of Engineer Tim Hall and out of respect for his family, friends, and brothers and sisters here at the West Sacramento Fire Department, we have made the decision to cancel the WSFD Open House which was scheduled for October 5th, 2024. We ask for your understanding during this difficult time and encourage everyone to keep Engineer Tim Hall and his family in your thoughts.

Thank you for your continued support.