Billy Alcorn News Today

As the weather warms, several fast-spreading and intense fires have popped up across Fresno.

In this week's Chat with the Chief, we got a first hand look at some new equipment at the Fresno Fire Department.

A recent upgrade to the Fresno Fire Department is helping protect crews.

We sat down with Fresno Fire Chief Billy Alcorn to discuss ways the department is helping improve safety and a new fire station in the works.

On Monday, investigators with the Fresno Fire Department arrested 18-year-old Alfred Sosa. Sosa is accused of starting two dumpster fires.

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno Fire Department Investigators announced on Monday, that they have arrested a suspect in connection with a series of dumpster fires that have resulted in damage to buildings in Downtown Fresno. On Feb. 9, investigators say video surveillance footage captured the suspect intentionally lighting a fire within a dumpster, the pushing […]

The Fresno Fire Department says 18-year-old Alfred Sosa intentionally started dumpster fires near two different Fresno businesses.

Fresno Fire Chief Billy Alcorn joined Action News to talk about a new training center and federal funding proving beneficial to the department.

Fresno City Council issued a proclamation declaring September 28, 2023 as "Roosevelt Strong Day."

Chief Billy Alcorn with City Manager Georgeanne White and Mayor Jerry Dyer. (Photo: City of Fresno) FRESNO, CA - City Manager Georgeanne White and Mayor Jerry Dyer are pleased to announce the appointment of Billy Alcorn as the 16th fire chief of the Fresno Fire Department. “The Fresno Fire Dep