Menlo Park Fire Protection District

Fatality on Caltrain tracks Wednesday morning, October 14

Reports the Almanac: "All roads are open following a pedestrian fatality on Wednesday morning, Oct. 14, near Alma Street and Sherwood Way after police closed

by Linda Hubbard
on October 14, 2026

Schapelhouman Fire Museum open house on September 26

Want to see an antique fire engine, meet retired firefighters, and learn about Menlo Park Fire's history? Come by the Schapelhouman Fire Museum this Saturday,

by Linda Hubbard
on September 22, 2026

Lots more than pancakes at Menlo Fire’s annual breakfast

Sure there were pancakes — delicious as always — at yesterday's 26th annual Pancake Breakfast held at the department's headquarters, hosted by the Menlo Park

by Linda Hubbard
on September 13, 2026

Where were you the day of the 9/11 terrorist attacks?

It’s been 25 years since the nation was attacked on 9/11. Roughly one-third (30%) of the United States population was born after the event, with

by Harold Schapelhouman
on September 11, 2026

Spotted: Flags in front of Menlo Park’s Fire Station 4

As has been the tradition, American flags are displayed in front of Menlo Park fire station 4 in remembrance of the 343 FDNY Firefighters who

by Linda Hubbard
on September 11, 2026

Final footsteps: remembering 9/11 twenty-five years later

Twenty five years after responding to the collapse of the World Trade Center (WTC) Towers and destruction of the 16 acre multi-building complex in New

by Harold Schapelhouman
on September 11, 2026

26th annual Pancake Breakfast takes place on Saturday, September 12

The Menlo Park Fire Protection District and the Junior League of Palo Alto Mid Peninsula host the 26th Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, September 12, from

by Linda Hubbard
on September 8, 2026

Schapelhouman Fire Museum open for visitors August 29

Want to see an antique fire engine, meet retired firefighters, and learn about Menlo Park Fire's history? Come by the Schapelhouman Fire Museum this Saturday,

by Linda Hubbard
on August 27, 2026

Menlo Fire museum and carriage house open for visitors on July 25

The Menlo Park Fire Protection District’s fire museum and carriage house will be open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

by Linda Hubbard
on July 24, 2026

Owner of dog rescued in the Bay gives thanks to Menlo Fire

Prieta and her grateful owner, Maribel Juarez, had the opportunity to meet some of the firefighters at a recent Fire District board meeting. Firefighter Tyler,

by Contributed Content
on July 23, 2026