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Retired Menlo Fire Chief Harold Schapelhouman recalls 9/11 recovery efforts

On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, retired Menlo Fire Chief Harold Schapelhouman recalls recovery efforts in today's San Francisco Chronicle. Read or listen to him

by Linda Hubbard
on September 11, 2021

National Night Out events resume in 2021 in Menlo Park and Atherton

After a year's hiatus due to the pandemic, National Night Out events took place yesterday evening in Holbrook Palmer Park in Atherton and at Café

by Linda Hubbard
on August 4, 2021

Fireworks Task Force operations complete for 2021 fireworks season

The collaborative Fireworks Task Force has concluded operations for the 2021 fireworks season. Working with elected leaders and community partners, fireworks education information was

by Contributed Content
on July 15, 2021

Fire Chief Harold Schapelhouman retires after 40 years with Menlo Park Fire

Harold Schapelhouman was asleep in his bunk bed at the Los Altos' El Monte fire station some 40 plus years ago when he was awakened

by Linda Hubbard
on June 30, 2021

Menlo Fire Chief Harold Schapelhouman lauded for 40 years of public service

City and country officials along with Fire District board members—past and present—gathered at Fire House Station One this afternoon to celebrate the 40-year career of

by Linda Hubbard
on June 28, 2021

Retirement celebration for Menlo Fire Chief Harold Schapelhouman set for June 28

The community is invited to celebrate Menlo Park Fire Protection District Chief Harold Schapelhouman's 40-year career on the occasion of his retirement at Fire Station

by Linda Hubbard
on June 24, 2021

Local firefighters are first in nation to use hands-free thermal imaging technology

Firefighters in the Menlo Park Fire Protection District will be the first in the Nation to use new revolutionary hands-free thermal imaging technology that allows

by Linda Hubbard
on June 5, 2021

Changes in leadership at Menlo Park Fire and at Menlo-Atherton High School

At the May 20, 2021 meeting of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District Board, Deputy Chief Mike Schaffer (pictured right) was named interim Fire Chief

by Linda Hubbard
on May 27, 2021

Goats are busy working on Valpo Hill

The herd of goats is making its annual appearance in Menlo Park's Sharon Park. Comments Fire Chief Harold Schapelhouman: "Some people think a firefighter's best animal

by Linda Hubbard
on May 8, 2021