I have rarely called the 911 emergency line. The one time I really needed paramedics was when my…read moreMom was having chest pain, and needed transport to Kaiser Hospital. But this morning, something was wrong with my landline phoneline. My phone was making weird clicking sounds instead of ringing. I tried to test my health monitor system, and it didn't respond. While I was on hold with the phone company, Alameda 911 interrupted the call to find out if I was ok. They told me my health monitor was working fine, and when I didn't respond to the system alert, local 911 was called. I hope they don't have to call me again, but it's good to know the 911 system works.

We called 911 when we arrived home from vacation to discover a strange, noxious odor in our home…read more APD arrived quickly, examined me (as I was short of breath), checked out the house, found the issue (our landlady had a few bags of compost delivered while we were away), made sure we were cool (after they helped us move the bags to a better location), and went on their way. They were pretty awesome. Hard to believe that folks would give fire fighters a bad review.

I don't know you, but I love you! Heartfelt thanks for what you do! Saved my house and my animals…read morefrom the Oakland Hills Fire 09/26/2017!

great bunch of guys here whom welcome us mtb'ers pit stopping here. fun talking to, very friendly,…read morecracking jokes and reminding us to be safe and to have fun. can't go wrong with that?!

These guys were amazing yesterday, I got a ring stuck on my finger, I had no idea I would get the…read morehelp i needed. These guys literally came to my rescue. Kind ,gentle and extremely professional, oh and lots of fun. Thank you for being so helpful guys.

Today, the firemen at this station were doing a safety check on one of their engines. My 2 1/2 year…read moreold grandson was glued to his bedroom window from a high floor of his apartment building across the street as the extension ladder began to "grow." When each of the two firemen took their individual turn to climb to the top of the ladder, they took the time to wave back to a little, fast past hand waving enthusiastically at them. This was a major highlight for this little boy - thank you Station 8.

Another review that I have held off on... Am I being selfish?…read more Quality/Quantity - Alameda is an island in the Bay Area. A hidden treasure. DON'T let anyone know! One of the safest communities in the bay. 23 square miles, 12.5 square miles of which is water. 78k+ population - Although they are continuing to build aggressively on the ex-naval base. The best part of the island is that there is only XXXX amount of land so it can hopefully NOT get over crowded. Atmosphere - Beaches - Alameda Beach, Crab Cove, Crown, Encinal, etc. Water sports - Kayak, kite surfing, swimming, jet skiing, boating, etc. Harbor Bay, parks, lagoons, trails, volleyball, tennis, skate parks, dog parks, marinas, cycling, etc. Ex-navy base (1997) - Spirit Alley - Distilleries, breweries, wineries, etc. Too many to name! Annual events - Farmer's markets, fairs, festivals, parades, Blue Angels, etc. Museums, art & culture, etc. Beautiful Victorian homes. Amazing views of SF. 3 bridges and tunnels to get on and off of the island. Near Oakland, SF, Coast Guard Island, etc. Service - Ferries - To SF, Oakland, etc. One of the best ways to travel. Price - Affordable. They have inexpensive and expensive options. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1853.

The city where you get island fever. When there is traffic it can take 30 minutes to go just a few…read moremiles to exit and feel the freedom of being by a freeway onramp or Bart station. Just last week I was at the newer Safeway and there are criminals walking out with tot bags full of food. A few days before I was at the Target in that same area and people are stealing tide pods. I was in that aisle looking for some Persil pods and was swarmed with armed security guards. Houses may be expensive here compared to just a mile away but its the same horrible way of life you have to live. Not long ago my friend had his cat stolen from his Prius off his driveway - seems to be worse than my experience living in neighboring cities that cost a little less and have more space and bigger houses. Its overrated. This place was great 20 years ago but no longer. If I go shopping in Pleasanton or San Ramon its like night and day. You can only sense how bad this place got when you regularly go the Tri Valley. Some of this island is also man made landfill. My aunt lives on this and in an earthquake I hate to say its probably the worst place to be. The soft soil turns to jello and its better to be on more stable soil at a slightly higher elevation. People here are on edge and uptight and I think they feel trapped.

These guys didn't want to take my daughter to the hospital, they were laughing about the situation…read moreand was saying that the hospital wasn't gonna do anything for my daughter and they wanted me to take her . She did need medical help she has been hospitalized for days now , what a bunch of douches!! Quit playing in your playhouse and help, we call 911 for a reason!!

Amazing staff. They're definitely not your average firefighters, very personable and courteous…read moreteam. It really shows when they award local kids with firefighter hats, or when they're shopping for groceries at the nearby Mi Pueblo. Their dedication to the community is incredible. Plus, not only will they save your life in a heartbeat, but they can sure whip up an awesome meal!