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Haley Parsley

The Sacramento Bee

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The Folsom Fire Department returned an engine to service Sunday after city budget cuts forced the department to pull the truck from service last October.

The engine operates from Station 39 at 2139 Ritchie St. at Empire Ranch Road on the eastern edge of Folsom, Battalion Chief Nick Lawlor said Tuesday. Its return after 11 months adds fire and emergency medical coverage in an area particularly vulnerable to wildfires and gives the department another crew to respond to major incidents across the city, he said.

“Now, they are just one more company that can help out on multi-alarm fires,” said Lawlor. “When the system gets really big, we have more resources to draw from, to answer our calls when we’re in very busy times of the day.”

The department announced the engine’s return last month, after introducing a new staffing model that freed up the necessary funding.

Under the new model, the department has already hired 14 single-role paramedics and emergency medical technicians, Lawlor said. They will staff ambulances and respond to medical emergencies, allowing firefighters to focus on fires, rescues, natural gas investigations and other calls.

Fire Chief Jason Solak estimated at a City Council meeting last month that the change would save the department up to $210,800 this fiscal year.

“Our new single-role program gives us the flexibility and operational depth we need to stay resilient,” Solak said in a statement issued Saturday. “It allows us to recruit efficiently, manage personnel costs, and optimize our daily operations — all while keeping fiscal responsibility to our taxpayers at the forefront.”

Engine 39’s three-person crew includes a paramedic and can also staff a wildland fire engine, giving the department additional capacity to respond to wildfires near open and undeveloped land along the city’s eastern and southern flanks, Lawlor said.

The additional crew also strengthens Folsom’s ability to work with neighboring agencies, including the El Dorado Hills Fire Department and Cal Fire, on wildfires and other major incidents, Lawlor said.

The engine has not yet responded to any fires, said Lawlor. But it has helped with other community emergencies, including medical calls for service. Since Sunday, when the truck returned to operation, its crew has responded to an average of four calls every 24 hours.

A Folsom family is facing the most unimaginable of losses: Their home was severely damaged in a fire recently, and just days later, their mother passed away after a battle with metastatic cancer.

Concerned community members are rallying around the heartbroken family by launching a fundraiser to offer support.

The Bradley family’s home in the Lexington Hills area caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday, July 15. The multi-structure fast-moving fire broke out in the neighborhood of Dunstable Way and Wellfleet Circle at around 1:10 a.m. July 15. The blaze resulted in the family’s home suffering severe damage and a firefighter sustaining minor injuries.

According to Battalion Chief Nick Lawlor, upon arrival, crews encountered heavy flames involving multiple outbuildings. The fire quickly spread to two homes; a second alarm was ordered, bringing additional resources to the scene, according to Lawlor. The other home sustained damage to the exterior and attic.

Firefighters initiated an aggressive attack and contained the fires by 2:03 and 2:13 a.m. But the damage had been done.

Almost immediately, members of the community expressed a desire to help in some way, so a GoFundMe was established for the family. But then, more devastation came within days. Annie Duncan, who established the GoFundMe page, wrote this sad update on July 17, just two days after the fire:

“It is with heavy hearts that we share the devastating news that Jamie passed away this morning. After years of courageously battling metastatic cancer, Jamie had been receiving hospice care in recent weeks. Jamie was a devoted wife to Matt, a loving mother to Aidan, Theo, and Elizabeth, a cherished daughter to Marty, and a beloved family member and friend to so many. She had an extraordinary passion for life, and her loss is immeasurable.”

Now, the family must face the double devastation of rebuilding their home and facing the loss of a wife and mother. Community members are urged to donate if they are able.

“Thank you for continuing to surround the Bradley family with love, compassion, and hope. We know many of you would like to express your sympathy and condolences personally. At this time, Matt has asked for privacy as he and the children begin to process this tremendous loss. Your understanding, prayers, and continued support mean more than words can express,” wrote Duncan.

The family says they have been overwhelmed by the community's generosity.

The cause of the fire is under investigation but officials said at the time they believed it started in an area between the two homes.

To contribute to the fundraiser, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-bradley-family-after-the-house-fire.