AFD wins the 2026 Fire Truck Faceoff, securing a $1,500 donation to the Alameda Food Bank after weeks of community voting—plus a promised pig kiss from Fire Chief Nick Luby. https://alamedapost.com/news/afd-wins-fire-truck-faceoff-1500-donation-to-food-bank/

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AFD responded to a call at Alameda Hotel Apartments at 1415 Broadway on Friday. Firefighters immediately accessed the apartment where the fire started and were able to extinguish the fire there, saving the remainder of the building. They also successfully rescued residents from the roof and fire escape. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-firefighters-extinguish-blaze-historic-apartment-building-rescue-tenants/

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"As a low‑lying island city with miles of shoreline, marinas, and waterfront neighborhoods, even a small surge can create strong currents, flood low‑lying areas, and put shoreline visitors at risk," warns AFD. Brush up on your tsunami basics this Tsunami Preparedness Week. https://alamedapost.com/news/tsunami-preparedness-week-alameda/

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For days in advance, APD issued stern warnings about the upcoming unpermitted “beach takeovers” in Alameda. Participants gathered for a "generally peaceful" meetup on Saturday, March 14, although APD received reports of disturbances and fights at South Shore Center following the main event. https://alamedapost.com/news/sunday-beach-takeover-mostly-peaceful-pepper-spray-fight-south-shore/

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Sunday ‘Beach Takeover’ Mostly Peaceful, Fights Erupt Later at South Shore - Alameda Post

For days in advance, APD issued stern warnings about the upcoming unpermitted “beach takeovers” in Alameda.

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Doug Clifton, a revered retired firefighter, Captain and EMS Chief for the Alameda Fire Department and his partner Kathy Katz died last year on September 17 in a tragic motorcycle accident. Larry Freeman recounts their Celebration of Life. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/fallen-alameda-fire-ems-chief-honored-at-heartfelt-celebration-life-ceremony/

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Fallen Alameda Fire, EMS Chief Honored at Heartfelt Celebration of Life Ceremony - Alameda Post

Doug Clifton, a revered retired firefighter, Captain and EMS Chief for AFD and his partner Kathy Katz died last year in a tragic accident.

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On January 20, City Council reviewed land sale and lease strategies at Alameda Point. "Since 2020, estimated costs to complete the remaining Alameda Point infrastructure have soared from $700 million to $900 million," reports Karin K. Jensen. In the meantime, land values have softened. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-council-tackles-alameda-point-strategy-waste-reduction-new-leases/

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City Council Tackles Alameda Point Strategy, Waste Reduction, New Leases - Alameda Post

On January 20, City Council reviewed land sale and lease strategies at Alameda Point. Land value is softening, and maintenance is expensive.

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Residents living on and near Fifth Street, along with about 100 students and faculty at Island High School and the Alameda Child Development Center, were forced to evacuate during a gas leak on January 14. Ken Der talks with residents and shares a statement from PG&E's media representative about what happened. https://alamedapost.com/news/west-end-gas-leak-prompts-evacuations/

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West End Gas Leak Prompts Evacuations - Alameda Post

Residents living on and near Fifth Street, along with about 100 students and faculty, were forced to evacuate during a large gas leak.

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The sixth annual two-day 50K First Responders/Military Suicide Awareness Walk is set to begin in Livermore on Saturday, January 3, and move to Alameda on Sunday, January 4. Join in for the whole walk—or just a mile—to support the cause. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/first-responders-hold-sixth-annual-50k-walk-suicide-awareness/

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Alameda firefighters were called in to help with California Task Force 4 in Washington state, assisting urban search and rescue efforts amid severe flooding. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-firefighters-deployed-washington-flood-search-rescue-mission/

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Alameda Firefighters Deployed to Washington Flood Search and Rescue Mission - Alameda Post

Alameda firefighters are deployed with California Task Force 4 in Washington, assisting urban search and rescue efforts amid severe flooding.

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"The warehouse manager said we completed over a month’s worth of work in a little under three hours and the only reason we were stopped was because we ran out of boxes to organize food." The holidays at the Alameda Food Bank will run a little bit smoother thanks to the Alameda Fire Department! https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-fire-department-pitches-food-bank-warehouse/

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