Oakland’s fire chief and council members spoke to fears about the temporary closures of fire stations during a town hall ...

Oakland's Fire Chief Damon Covington says many changes made since the 1991 Oakland Hills firestorm are helping to protect the ...

Since the Palisades Fire kicked off the storm of destructive blazes tearing across parts of Los Angeles County earlier this week, officials have faced tough questions about millions of dollars in ...

Wildfires in Los Angeles have brought fire department budgets under scrutiny. In Oakland, the recent closures of two stations ...

Oakland's fire chief said the temporary closure of two fire stations and using brownouts at other fire stations will help the city make up for a $130M deficit. Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington ...

We need every firehouse we have and then some," said Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington. Covington said data led them to these stations, which are among the least busy. According to the last ...

A fire broke out in Oakland Hills Wednesday off of Lochard Street. Fire crews were delayed in their response time due to ...

Oakland's budget shortfall is now causing direct consequences for public safety with the temporary closure Monday morning of two fire stations. The two fire stations in the Oakland Hills, Station ...

Stage is the president of the Oakland Firesafe Council. She says the city and residents have become strong partners in making many changes to make the community more resistant to fires. "Annually, we ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — Among the agencies sending crews to Los Angeles is the Oakland Fire Department. Twelve firefighters have been sent so far, and on Thursday, they’re sending a water tender.

Oakland's Fire Chief Damon Covington says many changes made since the 1991 Oakland Hills firestorm are helping to protect the city from the type of fires seen in Los Angeles this past week.