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Grand Openning It's A Communty Celebration...
Come visit us on our dedication of Fire Station #7 on July 19, 2008.

11 AM Ribbon Cutting and Dedication
10 AM - 3PM Open to the Public

Self guided tours & souvenirs
Hot dogs and Fire House Chili

See flyer for details

OFD Augments It's Command Staff With Three New Chiefs

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As part of the OFD's commitment to progress Chief Garrison has promoted three new chiefs. Captains Mike Margot, (pictured below) Mike Mathai, and Darryl Hebert (both pictured left) were all promoted to Battalion Chief, and then appointed to Division Chief. Chief Hebert is the Division Chief of Training, Chief Margot is the Fire Marshal, and Chief Mathai is the Division Chief of Operations. Also, following the retirement of 30-year veteran Ted Porter, Firefighter/Paramedic Scott Bowers was promoted to Engineer. Congratulations on your retirement Ted!

OFD Firefighter/Paramedic Dominates California Firefighter Olympics in Swimming

IMG_3554.1.jpg During the week of July 16th hundreds of firefighters from throughout California gathered in San Diego for the annual California Firefighter Olympics.

OFD FF/PM Josh Henry (left) won four gold medals in Swimming. He won both the 50 and 100 yard freestyle races, which were the most competitive events. He also helped dominate the medley and freestyle relays along with Engineer Mark Campbell and FF/PM Blake Dorse. (As well as Josh’s brother Drew, a firefighter at Camp Pendleton.)

In other events Engineer/Paramedic Tom Schraeder took the bronze medal in Over-The-Line. The OFD’s newly-formed softball team used the Olympics as practice in order to make a competitive showing next year…hopefully.

8/27/2007 05:05 OFD and Palomar College Hold Oceanside's Second CERT Training Class Starting 10/2/07

The Oceanside Fire Department, in conjunction with Palomar College, is offering another CERT training class. This training is open to all residents of North County.

7/25/2007 12:10 Cycling British Firefighters Like Royalty In Oceanside
On June 8th, 2007, 11 firefighters from Portsmouth, England arrived in Oceanside to participate in the cross-country Race Across America bicycle race.

6/14/2007 04:02 Third Annual OFD Award Ceremony Honors Firefighters and Citizens
On May 1st, 2007, 27 firefighters and local citizens were honored in the 3rd Annual OFD Awards Ceremony held in the Oceanside city council chambers.

5/9/2007 10:27 Phoenix Assistant Fire Chief Joins the OFD
Terry Garrison, 49, an Assistant Fire Chief with the Phoenix Fire Department, has been hired as the newest fire chief for the Oceanside Fire Department.

4/25/2007 11:10 Heroic 1952 Mack Fire Engine Returns to the OFD
Since 1888 Oceanside firefighters have maintained a commitment to serve and a tradition of excellence that continues to this day. In an effort to further preserve that tradition the Oceanside Firefighters Association has recently re-acquired a significant symbol of the department’s proud history.

12/27/2006 01:48 OFD Appoints Two and Promotes Eight (12/06)

Interim Fire Chief Jeff Bowman recently filled the vacant positions of four captains, three engineers, and one battalion chief.

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