Apply to the Emergency Preparedness CommitteeThe Kensington Fire Protection District is accepting applications to its Emergency Preparedness Committee. This committee needs coordinators to assist with (1) recommendations for allocations of effort and funding of initiatives to make Kensington safer from potential civic emergencies, using a multi-hazard approach; (2) identifying opportunities for articulation with community members and other…
Contra Costa County Wildfire Mitigation Program - Measure XCon Fire is managing this innovative new program, funded by Measure X dollars, offering Contra Costa Residents the opportunity to identify and apply for projects that will reduce our overall exposure to wildfire risk county-wide.
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)In a disaster, you may be on your own. Your neighbors are learning what to do...are you? The Community Emergency Response Team will learn to help themselves and others! Through CERT you can receive:
Parking Flyer for NeighborsIf you see a car in your neighborhood that is not parked safely, please feel free to download this flyer and put on the car's windshield. Remember - Park like your life depends on it!
Free Smoke Detectors for Elderly, Disabled and Low-Income ResidentWith the cooperation of Home Depot, Target, and Radio Shack, the Fire Department offers free smoke detectors to elderly, disabled and low-income Kensington and El Cerrito residents. For more information, please call 215-4450 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
School ToursIs your preschool or school class interested in touring our local fire station? Would you like the Kensington engine and fire crew to talk to your class, summer camp or preschool about fire safety? The fire department offers age appropriate information, tours and demonstrations to all local Kensington schools. Please call 215-4450 to make an appointment with the Kensington fire crew. Several days…