As the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack approaches, the Turlock Fire Department intends to continue the tradition of acknowledging and honoring the sacrifices made by so many first responders and civilians. Due to steadily increasing COVID-19 cases throughout Stanislaus County, the decision has been made to forego our annual 9/11 ceremony to which the community has always been invited. In place of the ceremony, each fire station throughout the city will engage in a small private ceremony in observance of this day. We encourage the public to do the same in the safety of their own home. Our hope is to return to our traditional ceremony in 2022 which will include an open invitation to citizens throughout the community.

Yesterday evening, Turlock Firefighters on OES E339 returned home from their deployment to the #DixieFire as part of Task Force #4806. OES E339 has been deployed since August 9th. The returning crew had been deployed for 2 weeks and was the relief crew for the original crew who took it out. Welcome Home. #Turlock #TurlockFire #CalOES

**advisory**911 lines in our area are experiencing intermittent interruptions

**UPDATE** September 6 2021 All issues with the 911 lines have been fixed **advisory** 911 lines in our area are experiencing intermittent interruptions

Interim Fire Chief Gary Carlson announced his retirement on Wednesday via email and official press release. Chief Carlson has worked for the Turlock Fire Department for the past 24 years. Chief Carlson is well respected for his dedication and professionalism

Interim Fire Chief Gary Carlson announced his retirement on Wednesday via email and official press release. Chief Carlson has worked for the Turlock Fire Department for the past 24 years. Chief Carlson is well respected for his dedication to both the community and the Turlock Fire Department. Chief Carlson's last official day will be September 14th. #Turlock #TurlockFire

After 15 days of being deployed to the #DixieFire, the firefighters on OES E339 part of Task Force 4806 completed a crew rotation yesterday and are home. A relief crew of 4 Turlock Firefighters have replaced them and are currently assigned. #Turlock #TurlockFire #CalOES

After 15 days of being deployed to the #DixieFire, the firefighters on OES E339 part of Task Force 4806 completed a crew rotation yesterday and are home. A relief crew of 4 Turlock Firefighters have replaced our personnel who have been deployed for more than two weeks. TFD also continues to have a Fire Captain assigned to the #DixieFire as a Medical Unit Leader. A total of 5 Turlock Firefighters are currently deployed. #Turlock #TurlockFire #CalOES

This past weekend Turlock Fire Department hosted our annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony which honors those members of the department for going above and beyond the call of duty. The Turlock Fire Department would like to congratulate Engineer Nick Grillo as the 2020 Firefighter of the Year. Captain Tony Nascimento Chiefs Commendation for his display of professionalism and application of skills under extreme and unique circumstances. Engineer Mike Mungaray Chiefs Commendation for his work as one of the departments lead cadre in the recruit academy and his commitment to updating the department SOG's. Engineer Eric Boyd and Engineer Nick Grillo first ever recipients of Turlock Fire Department's Purple Heart. While being inside of an ambulance during a collision, being injured, and still providing patient care under extreme conditions.