Fire Department Station 6

It's winter, 2016. It is also El Nino time. After years of drought, Southern California is going to finally get significant amounts of rain. We are anticipating four days straight of rainfall this week.

So how does this knowledge work into a review for a firehouse? They put out fires and provide rescues, right?

Well, there is yet one more service they provide that is lesser known. After living in the same house for 35 years, I am sadly familiar with the uncommonly large river of water that flows into my back yard from my alley when Mother Nature decides to dump on us. The mud and water oozes into my back patio room, the result of a downward slope, ignorance, and bad design. We never fixed it. Thus, the need for sandbagging in the literal sense.

My heroes, the guys in the Corona Fire Department, fill sand bags and pile them outside their station for you to pick up. And the best part is, they are free. 10 bags is the limit, and that sure helps.

As of this writing, Station #6 is the only station in Corona that provides these sandbags. You may wish to call ahead to confirm they have some ready. This is only for Corona residents. If you live in a different city, contact your local Fire Department to find out if they have this service available.

So, thank you guys for all you do.

Afterthought: Sure wish I could get pictures of them doing this, ya know, posing with their shirts off, muscles glistening after a hard day's work. Here is the best I can do at the moment:


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These guys are INCREDIBLE! They not only put their lives on the line with fires & major disasters, but they also care about the smaller problems with just as much enthusiasm. These guys came to the rescue and helped remove my daughter-in-law's newly adopted pup, that was trapped under my vehicle's middle seats for over 3 hours. He was so frightened, as was I, but these firemen were able to finally bring him out to safety. I was so thankful to these men, as was our little Wynter & his new mommy. Thank you, Fire Station 6!!! You're the best!!