Published on July 17th, 2024
MOFD designated by California Board of Forestry
Moraga, CA -In accordance with Public Resource Code 4290.1, every two years the California Board of Forestry designates select areas for inclusion in the Fire Risk Reduction Community List as "a list of local agencies located in a state responsibility area or a very ...
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Published on July 3rd, 2024
MOFD Chief David Winnacker leaving for private sector
After serving as Fire Chief of the Moraga Orinda Fire District for seven years, David Winnacker has announced that he is retiring to "pursue opportunities in the private sector." The chief noted that his retirement comes after 21 years in uniform. He will continue to ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on July 3rd, 2024
Families enjoyed Lamorinda Safety Fair and Ham Radio's "Field Day"
The Lamorinda Safety Fair joined the Lamorinda Area Radio Interest Group (LARIG), on Saturday, June 22 at the Lafayette Reservoir. While LARIG was conducting their annual Field Day, other local agencies set up tables and brought exhibits to demonstrate how they are ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on June 5th, 2024
Town of Moraga and MOFD host Fire Safety Community Meeting
With fire season fast approaching, residents of Lamorinda can't help being concerned about whether the area is prepared for a worst case scenario. The Town of Moraga and the Moraga-Orinda Fire District (MOFD) hosted a May 30 Fire Safety Community Meeting to discuss ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on May 22nd, 2024
Cattle grazing returns to Painted Rock in Moraga
Moraga, CA. After 12 years, cattle are once again grazing on the hills Moraga at Painted Rock. Early on the morning of May 16, the John Muir Land Trust welcomed the arrival of the first load of yearling heifers onto the 84-acre Painted Rock Open Space, owned by John ...Submitted by Dennis Rein
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Published on May 8th, 2024
Pouring rain didn't dampen MOFD Station 45 open house
Moraga Orinda Fire Department (MOFD) Station 45 pulled out all its trucks for an open house on Saturday May 4. Although rain continued to pour down throughout the event, they had a great turnout, with many families enjoying the free hot dog and hamburger lunch served ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on April 10th, 2024
MOFD fee hikes reflect recent salary increase, break out fees for solar installations
Although Moraga Orinda Fire District staff ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on March 27th, 2024
Care and caution with e-vehicles, batteries offered in CERT talk
Even as e-vehicles (EVs) and other e-mobility devices continue ruling the day for consumers for the convenience they provide, first responders are extolling a cautious position and safety first approach when it's time to park and charge them at the end of the day.
By David Scholz
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Published on February 28th, 2024
Local expert addresses hot topic of home insurance availability
The Via Farallon La Cuesta Firewise group ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on January 31st, 2024
Con Fire begins next phase of shaded fuel break
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) kicked off the next phase in its 11-mile shaded fuel break program with a presentation held Jan. 25 at the Rossmoor Event Center. Funded by a $3 million California Climate Investments Wildfire Prevention Grant ...By David Scholz
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Published on January 31st, 2024
Council considers whether red flag day parking restrictions are too much
Orinda residents shared their opinions on ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on January 17th, 2024
New Wildfire Mitigation Requirements in effect Jan. 1
Residents with juniper or bamboo on their ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on January 3rd, 2024
Free gutter covering available to residents of Orinda and Moraga
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District board of ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on January 3rd, 2024
MOFD announces annual reorganization of board and committees
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District recently ...
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA