American Canyon Fire Protection District News-Ladder, December 2025
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As we enter the holiday season and the final weeks of 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on the year behind us and extend my deepest gratitude to the community we proudly serve. The American Canyon Fire Protection District exists for one reason—to protect the people, places, and traditions that make American Canyon the safest and most vibrant city to work, play, and live. That mission is at the heart of every call we answer and every program we deliver. The holidays bring joy, celebration, and opportunities to gather with those we care about. They also bring unique safety risks. I encourage everyone to take simple steps to stay safe—practice caution with holiday lighting, keep trees and decorations away from heat sources, never leave cooking unattended, and ensure you have working smoke alarms in your home. These small efforts help us all enjoy a healthier, safer holiday season.
This year has been a testament to our community’s strength and resilience. We have faced the continuous challenge of reducing risk in a growing city, and I am incredibly proud of the dedication shown by our firefighters, staff, and partners. Whether through emergency response, fire prevention efforts, hands-on safety training, or community outreach, our team has worked tirelessly to provide the highest level of service.
As we close out 2025, please know how thankful we are for your trust, support, and engagement. Together, we will continue to build a safer future for American Canyon.
From our #AmCanFire family to yours, I wish you a joyful, peaceful, and safe holiday season.
Geoff Belyea
Fire Chief
American Canyon Fire Protection District
Operations Division
MONTHLY TRAINING
477
YEAR TO DATE TRAINING HOURS
5,690
Probationary Firefighter Modules
Landing Zone Training (LZ)
USAR: Interior Shoring
EMS Skills Updates Door Breaching
Adopt with #AmCanFire: Finding Fur-Ever Families This December
Every December, American Canyon Fire Protection District proudly joins public safety partners across Napa County in supporting the Napa County Animal Shelter’s annual adoption drive It’s one of our favorite traditions—spotlighting animals who are ready to trade shelter life for couch cuddles, backyard zoomies, and a loving family of their very own.
For our crews, this partnership is more than a campaign; it’s a truly heart-warming experience We get to help share the stories of pets waiting for homes while shining a light on the incredible work the shelter’s staff and volunteers do all year long. Their dedication, compassion, and round-the-clock care create new beginnings for hundreds of animals in our community
Throughout December, keep an eye on our social media channels we’ll be featuring adoptable pets who are patiently waiting to become the newest member of someone’s family. Who knows? Your next best friend might be just a scroll away.
If you’d like to visit in person or explore the animals currently available for adoption, you can stop by or browse online:
�� Napa County Animal Shelter
942 Hartle Court
Napa, CA 94558
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Let’s help these animals find the fur-ever homes they deserve ����
This month, the AmCanFire Explorers teamed up with the AmCan Police Department Explorers for a joint training focused on Hands-Only CPR, defibrillator deployment, and real-life fire extinguisher use. These foundational skills are essential for all future first responders, building confidence and readiness in real-world situations.
Beyond the hands-on training, the session strengthened camaraderie between the two programs mirroring the close partnership between AmCanFire and AmCanPD every day. Sharing a facility supports seamless communication on emergency scenes, ensuring our community receives the highest level of coordinated service.
A strong foundation today builds stronger responders for tomorrow.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Fire Explorer, visit: Amcanfire.ca.gov
To learn more about AmCanPD’s Explorer program, visit the link here: https://portal.laserfiche.com/f0791/forms/acpdexplorer AmCanPD will be holding interviews in February.
It’s that time of year again! The American Canyon Fire Protection District is proud to partner with the United States Marine Corps Reserve, and the American Canyon Family Resource Center for our annual Toys for Tots drive. Each December, our community comes together to help ensure every child—up to age 12—has a gift to open during the holidays. We are now accepting new, unwrapped toys at drop-off locations throughout American Canyon through December 30th. If you’re able, we invite you to help brighten a child’s season by donating at any of the following sites:
City Hall – 4381 Hwy 29
American Canyon Public Safety Building – 911 Donaldson Way East Fire Station 211 – 225 Donaldson Way
American Canyon High School
American Canyon Middle School
Donaldson Way School
Napa Junction Magnet Elementary
Canyon Oaks Elementary
Wal-Mart – 7011 Main St.
Amazon Hub – 300 Boone Dr.
Redwood Credit Union – 406 Napa Junction Rd
United Rentals – 5505 Hwy 29
American Canyon Library – 300 Crawford Way
Napa Recycling & Waste Services – 820 Levitin Way
Eagle Vines Golf – 580 S. Kelly Way
Tractor Supply – 418 Napa Junction
For more information, visit: AmCanFire.ca.gov
Need Toys for Your Family? Here’s How to Register
We want every eligible family in American Canyon to feel welcome there are no income requirements to receive toys through Toys for Tots.
Requirements: Children 12 years old and younger
Must be an American Canyon or Napa County resident
How to Register:
Interested American Canyon residents can contact the American Canyon Family Resource Center at (707) 363-0058 to sign up.
You can also register in person on the following dates: Wednesday, December 10 12 Noon - 2 PM th Friday, December 12 1 PM - 3 PM th Saturday, December 13 10 AM - 12 NOON th
*All in person registration will take place at Fire Station 211, 225 James Road, AC
Toy Distribution Day: Saturday, December 20th
American Canyon Fire Station 211 225 James Road
Please share this information with anyone who may benefit. This program exists to support our community, and we’re honored to help spread holiday joy to local families.
ACCERT, American Canyon Community Response Team, is a program that educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may occur where they live.
11/16 – ACCERT, Napa City CERT, de Valle CERT and Napa County Sherrif Ortiz were on hand to assist with the final training and graduation of the CERT Spanish language class. Congratulations on completing the course!
Are you someone who wants to be prepared when disaster strikes? Free disaster preparedness training is available to residents of Napa County!
The CERT Basic Skills course is held from 8am-5pm over two Saturdays and 8am-12pm on one Sunday for a total of 20 hours of training. Whether you join a CERT team or not, the class provides great information on Disaster Preparedness that anyone can use.
The next CERT Basic Skills course will be held at the Napa Community College on Jan 10 , 17 and 18th. Classes are filling up, so don’t hesitate to sign up! th th
Next General Membership Meeting
Monday, January 12th @ 7pm
225 James Rd, Station 211
To learn more about the 'Basic CERT Class' scan the QR Code
