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08/16/2026

Kingsburg Fire Department now has two sharps disposal kiosks available at Fire Station 1, located at 1460 Marion Street.

Help keep our community safe by properly disposing of medical sharps.

✅ Accepted:
• Needles
• Lancets
• Syringes
• Other medical sharps in containers smaller than 1 quart

🚫 Not accepted:
• Loose needles
• Medicine
• Liquids
• Containers larger than 1 quart
• Anything that is not a medical sharp

⚠️ Please note: There is no longer a sharps disposal kiosk at Fire Station 2.

Please share this information with anyone who may benefit from this community resource.

08/13/2026

College of the Sequoias is mourning the loss of a fire cadet who experienced a medical emergency on the Hanford campus earlier this week. Read more ⬇️

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08/05/2026

08/05/2026

Coming soon to an area near you! The Fleet Operations Section is working hard on the next vehicle platform for deployment. All white patrol vehicles have been a staple in the CHP’s fleet as another tool to keep California roadways safe, but this is a first for the Durango. These vehicles will be deployed statewide for both patrol and our Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities. Comment your thoughts below on the look of this Durango! 👀👀👀

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08/03/2026

July 2026 Response Statistics

This July, the dedicated members of the Hanford Fire Department proudly answered 577 calls for service, standing ready to protect and serve our community every hour of every day.

🚒 46 Fire Incidents
⚠️ 17 Hazardous Situations
🚑 313 Medical Emergencies
🚫 189 No Emergency Responses
🛠️ 10 Public Service Calls
🛟 2 Rescue Incidents

Every response represents someone in need—a neighbor, a family, a business, or a visitor. Whether responding to a life-threatening emergency, providing public assistance, or helping during a hazardous situation, our commitment remains the same.

At Hanford Fire Department, our service is guided by our core values:
❤️ Compassion – Caring for every person with empathy and professionalism.
🛡️ Integrity – Doing what is right, every call, every time.
✔️ Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions and the trust placed in us.
🤝 Respect – Treating everyone with dignity, fairness, and courtesy.
👨‍🚒 Teamwork – Working together to provide the highest level of service.
🏡 Family – Supporting one another while serving and protecting our community as one family.

As we celebrate the spirit of Independence Day, we are honored to continue Proudly Serving Our Community Since 1891.t

577 calls. One mission. One community. Always Ready. Always There. 🚒🔥