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01/10/2026

Interested in a career in EMS or fire services? EMS Corps Fresno offers hands-on training, mentorship, and paid experience for Fresno County residents ages 18–26. Scan the QR code to learn more.

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

Report of attic fire and the area of Elm and Park (near Woodrow Wilson) in Hanford

01/08/2026

The City of Hanford CERT team is hosting a Ham Radio Technician course. Follow this link https://tinyurl.com/mr3hda47 to register on the Eventbrite page. This link https://a.co/d/j6cxN2T is the required manual necessary for this course.

01/07/2026

The CHP Hanford Area is proud to announce a change in Command.

Lieutenant Mike Wolfe is transferring from the CHP Central Division and will be taking over the Commander position for our area.

Lieutenant Wolfe has taken over the CHP Hanford Command at the beginning of the New Year and is excited to work in Kings County. Lieutenant Wolfe brings a wealth of knowledge and operational experience to the Hanford Area. He is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, service, and security, while continuing to strengthen partnerships with the community and allied agencies.

Please join us in welcoming Lieutenant Commander Wolfe to the CHP Hanford Area!

01/06/2026

Hanford Police Department Avoid the Area Alert!

A gas leak has been reported in the 500 Block of Redington Street in downtown Hanford. Crews from the Hanford Fire Department and gas company are on scene.

Please avoid the area. We will provide updates as they become available.

01/06/2026

01/01/2026

Please join us in congratulating Fire Captain Steve Byers on his well deserved retirement!

Captain Byers began his career with the department in 1996 and has faithfully served the City of Fresno for over 29 years. During his tenure, he led the Fresno Fire Department’s Hazardous Materials Response Team and played a key role in strengthening and expanding the department’s hazmat response capabilities. His leadership and expertise have made a lasting impact on the department and the community.

Thank you, Captain Byers, for your decades of service and dedication. Wishing you a happy and fulfilling retirement!

12/31/2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the line-of-duty death of Fire Apparatus Engineer Daniel “Danny” Cook of the CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department.

Engineer Cook passed away earlier today while engaged in firefighting operations. His service, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Please keep his family, loved ones, and our fire department family in your thoughts.

12/31/2025

Please help us welcome K-9 Radar to the Hanford Police Department. His handler, Officer Michael Crawmer, will begin a six-week canine school with Radar starting on Monday, January 5.

Welcome to the team, Radar, and congratulations, Officer Crawmer! 🐾🐾

12/29/2025

CHP HIGHLIGHTS NEW LAWS FOR 2026 🚨

As we head into the new year, the California Highway Patrol highlights the latest public safety laws passed and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Unless otherwise noted, the laws referenced below take effect January 1, 2026.

-Crimes: Burglary Tools (AB 486, Lackey)
-Electric Bicycles: Required Equipment (AB 544, Davies)
-Off-highway Electric Motorcycles (SB 586, Jones)
-Pedestrian Safety: School Zones: Speed Limits (AB 382, Berman)
-State Highway Work Zone Speed Safety Program (AB 289, Haney)
-Vehicles: Highway Safety (AB 390, Wilson)
-Traffic Safety: Speed Limits (AB 1014, Rogers)
-Vehicle Removal (AB 875, Muratsuchi)
-Electric Bicycles, Powered Mobility Devices and Storage Batteries (SB 1271, Min)
-Autonomous Vehicles (AB 1777, Ting)

For descriptions of these new laws, check out this link: https://bit.ly/3YL8S09