TOWN OF YOUNTVILLE
Fire Department Summary
July, August, September
2025
Statistical Analysis
The attached spreadsheet shows a total of 422 calls for the three-month period. This includes the total number of calls responded to by Yountville Station personnel. The breakdown of emergency calls in the Town of Yountville is as follows:
Medical Aids: 90
Public Assists: 29
Traffic Collisions: 0
Vehicle Fires: 0
Alarm Soundings: 31
Structure Fires: 0
Vegetation Fires: 0
Miscellaneous Fires: 0
Smoke Checks: 0
Rescues: 0
Hazardous Conditions: 8
Of the total 422 calls for service, the breakdown according to response area is as follows:
Town of Yountville: 158 Calls
Veterans Home: 127 Calls
County Areas: 129 Calls
Napa City: 8 Calls
Calls for the Veterans Home This Quarter:
Medical Aids: 122 Calls
Alarm Soundings: 3 Calls
Public Assists: 2 Calls
Traffic Collisions: 0 Calls
Hazardous Conditions: 0 Calls
Structure Fires: 0 Calls
These averages are mostly consistent with history and call analysis. As is typical with virtually all fire departments today, our largest call volume continues to be medical emergencies.
Major Events
First REMs Deployment on Pickett Fire:
Napa County Fire Department’s newly formed REMS (Rapid Extraction Module Support) team, which consists of Station 12 personnel, was activated and made its first deployment to assist on the Pickett Fire near Calistoga. This deployment marked a significant milestone for our station and county as we stepped forward to provide advanced rescue support in extremely challenging terrain. Working in close coordination with air and ground resources, our team’s mission was to enhance firefighter safety, accelerate medical response and ensure that injured or trapped personnel could be reached and extracted swiftly.
The Pickett Fire broke out on August 21, 2025, near Pickett Road northeast of Calistoga and burned approximately 6,800 acres in rugged hillside terrain. Crews operated deep in steep, rocky slopes where access was difficult and the fire’s behavior was driven by slope, fuels and the rugged landscape. Under these conditions, our REMS team’s roles included conducting highangle rope systems, stabilizing injured personnel, packaging patients for transport, coordinating with helicopter and ground evacuation routes, and establishing safe lines that allowed other resources to work more effectively. Our responsibility is to go into places where conventional Engine and hand-crew resources either cannot safely or efficiently operate.
Because of the particularly steep gradients, poor access roads and remote ridge lines in the incident area, the REMS team was able to bring specialized gear, harnesses, litters, rope anchors and evacuation equipment into forward locations. This advance capability helps reduce risk to both firefighters and civilians when incidents occur in remote or high-angle terrain. Thanks to the professionalism and training of our crews, we were able to integrate with incident command quickly and support the mission of saving lives and protecting the public.
The deployment demonstrates our ongoing commitment to preparedness. It reflects the many hours of training we’ve put in and underscores the dedication of our station and County Fire personnel to serve under the most difficult conditions.
Station 12 Welcomes Fire Apparatus Engineer Micah Munoz:
Please welcome one of the newest Engineers to station 12, Micah Muñoz. Micah started his career with CALFIRE LNU in 2018 as a seasonal firefighter at Clearlake oaks station 40, he then worked at Brooks station 37, and Spanish Flat station 24 before promoting to TCU as a Fire Apparatus Engineer at Jamestown station 76. He recently transferred back to LNU and is now assigned to Yountville station 12.
Station 12 Welcomes Fire Apparatus Engineer Brett Watkins:
Please welcome the newest Engineer to station 12, Brett Watkins. Brett has been in the fire service for 9 years. He started in CalFire Santa Clara unit in 2016, then promoted to Engineer to LNU in 2024 at station 37. Brett is now the newest member of Station 12, Yountville.
Training:
Over the past several months, CAL FIRE/Napa County Fire Station 12 has been hard at work training to ensure we’re ready for anything that comes our way. As the community we protect, you deserve the best from us — and that means constant preparation, teamwork, and commitment to improvement.
During the past quarter, our crews have completed extensive training in:
• Structure fire operations – refining tactics for structure and vegetation fires to ensure faster, safer, and more effective responses.
• Rescue techniques – including rope rescue, confined-space, and vehicle extrication scenarios to better serve in complex emergencies.
• Medical and trauma response – EMS refreshers and scenario-based training to provide the highest level of pre-hospital care.
• Community safety training – public education outreach and pre-incident planning to strengthen prevention and coordination across Napa County.
Every hour of training translates to better protection, faster response times, and safer outcomes for our residents and visitors. Station 12 is proud to serve Napa County with professionalism, integrity, and dedication — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Thank you for your continued support. Together, we make our community safer.
Safety Message
As temperatures drop and families begin using indoor fireplaces to stay warm, CAL FIRE reminds everyone to take simple precautions to prevent structure fires, carbon monoxide buildup, and injuries.
Before You Light Your First Fire:
• Have your chimney inspected and cleaned by a certified professional at least once a year.
Creosote buildup is one of the leading causes of chimney fires. • Check your chimney cap and flue for blockages such as leaves, nests, or debris that could restrict airflow.
• Inspect your fireplace damper to ensure it opens, closes, and seals properly.
While Burning:
• Use only dry, seasoned wood. Never burn trash, cardboard, or treated wood, these materials can produce toxic fumes or sparks.
• Keep a screen in front of the fireplace to prevent embers from escaping and igniting rugs, furniture, or decorations.
• Never leave a fire unattended. Always extinguish the fire completely before leaving the house or going to bed.
• Keep flammable items like stockings, curtains, and furniture at least three feet away from the fireplace.
Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Safety:
• Install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home and test them monthly.
• Crack a window slightly while burning to ensure proper ventilation.
After the Fire:
• Place cooled ashes in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid, and store it outside—away from the home, deck, or garage. Ashes can stay hot for days.
Let’s keep this winter season cozy and safe.
If you have any questions about home heating safety or need assistance inspecting your fireplace, contact your local fire department.
Stay safe, stay warm, and remember—fire safety starts at home. — Napa County Fire, Station 12, Yountville