News Flash

March 24 2021 -- Odor Due to Equipment Work in El Cajon

Tomorrow, March 24, between 8 and 9 am, Waste Management in El Cajon will be working on piece of equipment at their location on O’Connor Street, near Bradley and N. Marshall. The work may produce a strong odor from Mercaptan.  Also know...

Structure Fire on Pepper Drive in El Cajon

On January 8, 2020 at 5:46 a.m., Heartland Fire & Rescue crews from El Cajon, assisted by crews from Lakeside Fire and San Miguel Fire, were dispatched to reports of a structure on fire in the 1600 block of Pepper Hill Drive in El Cajon. Fire crews ar...

Heartland Fire & Rescue Accepts New OES Engine

New Earthquake Early Warning App Available!

Visit the Heartland Fire Holiday Safety Information Page!

Please visit our new page for resources to keep your fall and winter holidays fire safe!

Information on Fires & Emergencies

For the most up-to-date information on fires or other emergencies in San Diego, please visit the San Diego County Emergency Site. You can also register at AlertSanDiego to obtain updates and download the SD Emergency app on your phone.

Fireworks Safety Facts and Tips

Fireworks are often used to mark special events and holidays.

The only safe way to view fireworks is to attend a professional show. With many professional firework shows being canceled this year, it is important to know that fireworks are not safe in the h...

County of San Diego Seeking Damage Information from April 5 - April 10, 2020 Rain Event

During the April 5 - April 10, 2020 rain event, many homes and businesses were impacted by flooding. The County of San Diego is seeking damage information from individuals and businesses affected by this storm. This information will be used to establish d...

Structure Fire on Helix View Drive in El Cajon

El Cajon……At approximately 3:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, Heartland Fire & Rescue crews from El Cajon and La Mesa, assisted by crews from San Miguel Fire and Santee Fire, were dispatched to reports of a garage on fire in the 1300 block of Helix View Dr in...