2023 was busy year for Sonoma County fire crews
In 2023, the Sonoma County Fire District experienced a notable increase in call volume compared to the previous year. The total number of calls in 2023 was 12,567, a rise from the 11,894 calls in 2022.
The breakdown of calls:
- 271 fire-related incidents;
- 7,587 emergency medical service (EMS) calls;
- 4,439 service calls.
These statistics reflect the district's all-risk and active role in responding to all emergencies and providing essential emergency services to the community.
Graton Fire Protection District, which is separate from the Sonoma County Fire District, also reported its busiest year to date; it completed 916 calls in 2023, up 100 calls to 2022’s 812 calls for service.
“Graton Fire Protection District continues to become busier each year, responding for more calls for service,” the district wrote. “The full time and volunteer firefighters of the GFPD pride ourselves in delivering the best possible service to the community with exceptional professional.”
Ambulance services launch successful
In January, we launched our new 911 ambulance service SCFD-EMS with our partners in care Medic Ambulance. On Jan. 5 we held our ribbon cutting and our ambulances started responding to their first calls at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 16. We are very grateful and appreciative to all that helped us get our crews and big red ambulances rolling and we look forward to providing the highest level of emergency medical services to Sonoma County.
Therapy dogs provide support, snuggles
Shout out to First Responder Therapy Dogs Kerith and Birdie for supporting our crews in January after our SCFD family suffered losses. These two stopped by Station 1 and brought us some much needed smiles and snuggles! First Responder Therapy Dogs provide emotional and mental health support for First Responders, we can’t thank them enough for the positive impact they have in the lives of our crews and staff.
Check out the picture of our SCFD family doggie wall of love! Can you tell we love puppies at Sonoma County Fire District? These cuties are up all year round at headquarters making us all smile!
