Crime & Safety
Shuttered Oakland Fire Stations Reopen After Department Reaches Full Staffing
"That's the closest station to the national park. If they don't know how to fight fires, nobody does," resident Calvin Black said.
September 24, 2025
Amid a heat wave and increased fire danger, Oakland is getting back some critical protection it hasn't had in years with the reopening of three fire stations, including two that serve the Oakland Hills.
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With temperatures reaching the upper 80s in Oakland on Tuesday, residents in the hills say the fire danger is always on their minds. Now, with both of their designated fire stations back in service, they have some peace of mind heading into peak wildfire season.
Calvin Black has lived in the Oakland Hills since 1988. He says the view from his home is worth protecting.
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