OCSO, Orange County Fire Rescue, and multiple local, federal, and other public safety agencies participated in a full-scale security exercise today at the Orange County Convention Center. The training focused on responding to an active shooter scenario and improving coordination across agencies. These exercises help ensure a unified and effective response to keep residents and visitors safe. “Full-scale exercises like this are an essential part of our preparation to keep this community safe,” sa

🚁🔥 Night Hoist Rescue in Mission Viejo 🔥🚁 Tonight, OCFA firefighters responded to a single-vehicle traffic collision in Mission Viejo after a car crashed approximately 200 feet down a steep hillside. Due to the difficult terrain and limited access, one of our new FIREHAWK helicopters was deployed to perform a night hoist operation. Firefighters on the ground simultaneously treated and carefully packaged the patient to be hoisted to the helicopter. This coordinated effort between air and grou

Another milestone moment in OCFA Air Ops! An OCFA Firehawk just completed its first-ever rescue mission, marking a major achievement for our Air Operations and Orange County as a whole. These state-of-the-art helicopters aren’t just firefighting heavy hitters — they’re a powerful asset for a wide range of missions, including rescues, helping us reach those who need us when seconds count. This successful mission, carried out alongside our partners in Laguna Beach, is a testament to what’s possibl

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