Jan. 9, 2025

For Immediate Release

Redwood City – Fire departments across San Mateo County have deployed more than 150 personnel along with about two dozen engines and a drone to help fight the massive fires ravaging Los Angeles County.

From Daly City to Woodside and Half Moon Bay to East Palo Alto, local crews are joining a force of more than 7,500 emergency personnel.

“This is an unprecedented emergency and our neighbors in Southern California need all the help we can provide them as these wildfires rage out of control,” said David Canepa, president of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. “I am so thankful to the firefighters who run to danger when called upon whether it’s in our own backyard or hundreds or even thousands of miles away.”

Strike teams of wildland engines, strike teams of hand crews and numerous other specialized teams totaling 88 personnel have been deployed from the Cal Fire San Mateo/Santa Cruz Unit (CZU), which staffs San Mateo County Fire Department stations along the coast.

Additional strike teams/task forces totaling around 80 firefighters have been sent south along with 18 engines, eight chief officers and numerous other specialized crews from 10 local departments. Equipment includes a drone to assist with air operations.

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