Yountville Station 12
Fire Department Quarterly Report
July, August, September
2026
Statistical Analysis
The attached spreadsheet shows a total of 435 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: 91
Public Assists: 15
Traffic Collisions: 4
Vehicle Fires: 1
Alarm Soundings: 10
Structure Fires: 0
Vegetation Fires: 0
Miscellaneous Fires: 0
Smoke Checks: 0
Rescues: 0
Hazardous Conditions: 7
Of the total 435 calls for service, the breakdown according to response area is as follows:
Town of Yountville: 127 Calls
Veterans Home: 148 Calls
County Areas: 148 Calls
Napa City: 12 Calls
Calls for the Veterans Home This Quarter:
Medical Aids: 140 Calls
Alarm Soundings: 4 Calls
Public Assists: 3 Calls
Rescues: 0 Calls
Hazardous Conditions: 1 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
Rescues:
Napa County has experienced an increase in rescue incidents on local hiking trails, particularly in the Skyline Wilderness Park area. We would like to remind residents and visitors to take appropriate safety precautions when hiking or participating in outdoor activities. Always carry an adequate supply of water, ensure all communication devices are fully charged before heading out, and inform family members or friends of your planned route and expected return time. These simple precautions can help emergency responders locate and assist you more quickly in the event of an emergency.
Special Events:
Napa County Charity Events:
Station 12 was honored to be a part of and fly the flag at multiple charity events. The first being Liz Alessio’s Harvest Hoedown which raises money for COPE Family Centers which supports parents and nurtures children. The second being the Grape Growers Association Harvest Stomp. Supporting the culture and roots of napa county T12 flew the flag at an event that supports all the cooperators of wine making. From the field workers to the CEO’s that make this beautiful county so famous. 9/11 Service:
Station 12 was honored to attend the 9/11 memorial service and proudly fly the flag in remembrance of the lives lost and the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on that tragic day. Being part of this meaningful ceremony was a privilege and a reminder of the importance of honoring our nation’s history, standing together in unity, and never forgetting those who served and sacrificed. At Station 12, we believe giving back to our community is more than an act of service- it’s a responsibility and a privilege. We are grateful for the opportunity to show respect, support our community, and be part of something bigger than ourselves.
New Additions to the Yountville family:
Engineers Bryan Cabezud and Billy Hinds have each welcomed their first children into the world. Station 12 is proud to have expanded our Yountville family. It brings us joy to celebrate the welcoming of a new baby boy and baby girl.
Training:
Over the past quarter, Station 12 has remained committed to operational readiness through a series of comprehensive training evolutions. Our crew participated in Technical Rescue Team drills, focusing on REMS scenarios and confined space awareness to enhance our capabilities in complex emergencies. We also conducted ladder truck operations, including aerial placement and roof ventilation techniques, and ran simulated structure fire drills to sharpen our tactical decision-making and coordination under pressure. In addition, our firefighters engaged in regular training on hose deployment, forcible entry, and firefighter survival, ensuring we’re fully prepared to meet the needs of the Yountville community and beyond.
Safety Message
El Nino is strengthening in the Pacific. NOAA says there is a greater than 90% chance of a very strong event this fall and winter, and about a 75% chance it becomes historicstronger than any El Nino since 1950. Governor Newsom declared a statewide emergency on September 21 so agencies can stage flood gear and speed up protection work before the storms arrive. El Nino does not guarantee a wet winter in Napa County.
In strong events, Northern California has wet, near normal, or dry. What it does raise is the chance of individual heavy storms, higher Bay water levels and compound flooding when rain lines up with king tides.
What that can look like for us:
Flash flooding and road washouts. Highway 29, Silverado Trail, Highway 121, and rural canyon roads can close fast. Water over the road can hide a missing section of pavement.
Landslides and debris flow. Steep slopes in the Mayacamas and Vaca ranges, and ground burned in recent fires, can be faster after soaking in rain.
Wind, outages, and debris. Saturated trees become heavy and are more prone to come down. Expect and be prepared for power loss events and blocked driveways.
What you can do to be prepared:
1: Sign up for alerts at calalerts.org and sign up for Napa County. Also follow the National Weather Service Bay Area.
2: Know whether you are in a flood zone and have two ways out. Do not wait for an evacuation order if water is rising around your home
3: Clear gutters, downspouts, culverts, and storm drains before the first big rain. The season’s first storm often moves a winter’s worth of debris at once.
4: Keep sandbags ready if you live near the river, a creek, or a low inspection. Store important papers and photos up high.
5: Build a go-kit for at least 3 days: water (1 gallon per person per day), food, meds, flashlights, phone chargers, cash, and supplies for kids, pets, and anyone who needs extra help
6: Never drive or walk through floodwater. Turn around, don’t drive. Six inches can stall a car. Twelve inches can carry it.
7: After heavy rain, stay off steep slopes and recent burn scars. Watch for leaning trees, new cracks in the ground, and muddy water in creeks.
8: Use generators outdoors only, away from windows so carbon monoxide cannot enter the house.
One storm can define the season for a neighborhood. Prepare before the river rises Fire Marshals Office
The Napa County Fire Marshals Office is responsible for overseeing the following for the Town of Yountville:
a. Fire Detection and Fire Protection Plan Reviews
b. Construction Projects
c. State Mandated Inspections
d. Vegetation Management Program (Defensible Space Inspections, Chipping Program and Consultation Program)