On behalf of all of us at the American Canyon Fire Protection District, I wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable Independence Day. We hope you'll join us at the City of American Canyon's Fourth of July Parade, beginning at 3:00 p.m. The parade travels from Elliott Drive to Amarillo Drive and is followed by a community festival featuring live music, food trucks, family activities, and a professional fireworks show to cap off the celebration.
The Fourth of July is a time for family, friends, and making memories. It also means backyard barbecues, swimming, and summer heat. As you celebrate, please remember a few simple safety tips: Keep a fire extinguisher within reach whenever you're using a barbecue. Never leave children unattended around pools or other bodies of water—even for a moment. Use personal flotation devices (PFD’s)
Stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade, and don't forget your pets. They need plenty of fresh water and a cool place to escape the heat, too.
June was another outstanding month of training for our personnel. Continuous training ensures our firefighters are prepared for the emergencies our community depends on us to handle. Highlights included partnering with ACCERT to refresh stabilization and shoring skills (see page 13), Urban Search and Rescue trench rescue training (page 6), joint live fire training with the Benicia and Suisun City Fire Departments (page 12), and Copter 11 providing a helicopter operations demonstration during the Annual Solano County Explorer Academy (pages 10-11).
As we move into the heart of summer, I'd also like to remind everyone that wildfire season is here. This week alone, Napa County firefighters responded to a 100-acre wildland fire, demonstrating how quickly fires can spread under dry conditions. Every resident plays an important role in reducing wildfire risk. Please take time to remove tall weeds, cut back dead or dying vegetation, and clear dry brush around your home to eliminate the fuels that allow fires to spread rapidly.
To learn more about creating defensible space around your home, visit amcanfire.ca.gov/Community-RiskReduction/Defensible-Space.
Thank you for helping keep American Canyon safe. Have a wonderful and safe Fourth of July
CliffCampbell
Acting
Fire Chief American Canyon Fire Protection District
MAY TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS
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MONTHLY TRAINING HOURS
YEAR TO DATE TRAINING HOURS
WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING
USAR: TRENCH RESCUE
LIVE BURN TRAINING
Training data as of 05/31/2026.
USAR Team Trains for Trench Rescue Emergencies
Members of the American Canyon Fire Protection District's Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team recently completed specialized trench rescue training, sharpening the skills needed to safely operate in one of the most dangerous rescue environments firefighters face.
The hands-on training focused on trench hazard recognition, scene assessment, victim access, protective shoring systems, and coordinated rescue operations. Because trench collapses can occur without warning, rescuers must work methodically to stabilize the excavation before attempting a rescue, protecting both the victim and emergency personnel.
Regular, realistic training like this ensures our USAR Team remains prepared to respond quickly and safely when highly technical rescue incidents occur, both within our community and throughout the region.
Firefighters Enhance Water Rescue Skills
Preparing Recreation Staff
for Summer Safety
collaboration and expertise. By working toget investing in proactive training, our agencies con strengthen community preparedness and pro highest level of service to those who live, work, American Canyon.
Copter 11 Showcases Life-Saving Capabilities
Copter 11 (REACH Air Medical Services) recently joined the American Canyon Police Department and several regional law enforcement agencies for a medical helicopter demonstration highlighting aircraft capabilities and landing zone operations for future first responders.
During the demonstration, attendees learned how the aircraft is safely integrated into emergency scenes and how the highly specialized flight crew including a pilot, critical care flight nurse, and critical care flight paramedic works together to provide advanced medical care. Often described as a "flying intensive care unit," Copter 11 brings hospital-level critical care directly to patients when every second counts.
Providing opportunities for the next generation of first responders to understand the resources available during medical emergencies helps strengthen future interagency collaboration and ultimately improves patient outcomes. American Canyon Fire extends its sincere appreciation to the American Canyon Police Department for including Copter 11 in this outstanding educational event and for its continued partnership in serving our community.
ACCERT, American Canyon Community Response Team, is a program that educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may occur where they live.
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June 5 - Crowd management for the American Canyon Middle School Graduation, helping ensure a safe environment for approximately 2,000 attendees.
June 10 - Assisted the American Canyon Chamber of Commerce during ‘Meet Me In The Street’ with crowd and traffic management.
th June 20 - Trained alongside AmCanFire personnel on advanced lifting, stabilization, and cribbing techniques. Joint training strengthens teamwork and interoperability, which prepares us to respond together when the community is in need. th
Next General Membership Meeting
Monday, July 14th @ 6:30 pm
225 James Rd, Station 211
To learn more about the 'Basic CERT Class' scan the QR Code
Fire Explorers Prepare for Wildland Fire Season
As wildfire season begins, American Canyon Fire Explorers took part in an introductory drill focused on the fundamentals of wildland firefighting. The training provided an overview of wildland fire behavior, terrain, firefighting tools, and the specialized personal protective equipment used during vegetation fires. Explorers also became familiar with the District's wildland apparatus, including Brush 11 and Engine 311, gaining a better understanding of the equipment and resources used during wildfire incidents. Through realistic training opportunities like these, the Explorer Program continues to build the next generation of firefighters and community leaders.
