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A 3-alarm structure fire destroyed a former antique shop in Downtown Bakersfield. Fire crews responded to the building that used to be the Great American Antique Shop around 11:40pm Monday.
While the official start of summer isn't considered until June, Memorial Day weekend is when the Bakersfield Fire Department begins preparing for water emergencies.
On May 4th, an Open House is set for Bakersfield Fire Department Station 1, according to Battalion Chief Tim Ortiz.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man struck by a train suffered major injuries Thursday morning on Truxtun Ave., according to Bakersfield Fire Department Battalion Chief Tim Ortiz. Ortiz confirmed a man in his 60s was struck by the train and was transported to Kern Medical for medical treatment. The collision was reported at the intersection […]
“Funny, Dedicated, Passionate, Fantastic, Kind, Strong, Hard-working, and Resilient.” All words local firefighters used to describe their coworker David- currently going through a medical issue.