Menlo Park Fire Protection District

Spotted: Menlo Park Fire in action — of some sort!

Emails Robin Tobias: "Gotta love this! I thought they were practicing rescues, but they were actually cleaning the windows! What great technique!" Photo by Robin

by Linda Hubbard
on January 21, 2026

Spotted: Hundreds of toys ready to bring smiles to kids

Hundreds of toys and over 60 new bikes were distributed to underprivileged families at the annual Toy Giveaway co-hosted by St. Anthony's Padua Dining Room

by Linda Hubbard
on December 20, 2025

Spotted: Local search and rescue team deployed in Washington

California Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force 3 (CA-TF3), sponsored by the Menlo Park Fire Protection District, deployed a team of first responders to

by Harold Schapelhouman
on December 16, 2025

Another great Menlo Park Fire Protection District pancake breakfast

Posted Fire District board member Virginia Chang Kiraly: "Another fantastic Menlo Park Fire Protection District Pancake Breakfast in the books, flipping pancakes with Menlo Park

by Linda Hubbard
on October 26, 2025

25th annual Pancake Breakfast takes place October 25

The 25th annual pancake breakfast takes place on Saturday, October 25, from  7:30 to 11:00 am at the Menlo Park Fire District Headquarters (300 Middlefield

by Contributed Content
on October 23, 2025

Willie Mays Collection up for auction — in person and online

It was Willie May's wish upon his passing to auction off his personal collection to support the efforts of the Say Hey Foundation. The Willie

by Linda Hubbard
on September 26, 2025

Schapelhouman Fire Museum is open on Saturday, September 27

The Schapelhouman Fire Museum is open for public tours on Saturday, September 27, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. It is located behind Menlo Park

by Linda Hubbard
on September 24, 2025

Schapelhouman Fire Museum and carriage house open on August 30

The Fire Museum and Carriage House (700 Oak Grove Avenue — behind Station 6) will be open Saturday, August 30, from 10:00 am to 2:00

by Linda Hubbard
on August 27, 2025

Tragic Texas flooding event is winding down, with two victims still missing

The specially-trained human remains detection (HRD) canines, their handlers, a team leader, search specialist and a logistics specialist — will be returning to the Bay

by Harold Schapelhouman
on July 28, 2025

Schapelhouman Fire Museum will be open on July 26

The Fire Museum and Carriage House (700 Oak Grove Avenue — behind Station 6) will be open tomorrow, Saturday, July 26, from 10:00 am to

by Linda Hubbard
on July 25, 2025