It's winter, 2016. It is also El Nino time. After years of drought, Southern California is going…read moreto 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: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ncJGil93I00/T6-dAeqzE1I/AAAAAAAAAQQ/AvvVtm-Peb4/s1600/398712_165775596861976_100002886111553_224444_79302685_n.jpg

These guys are INCREDIBLE! They not only put their lives on the line with fires & major disasters,…read morebut 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!!

Shout out to the best, sexy fire fighters in Corona they save the day for the lady on Via Pacifica…read morethat no one would help with her bee problem. Thank you so much I greatly appreciate your kindness and understanding. May God cover and bless each one of you Job well done Sincerely Greatful

I had a electrical fire smell coming from a room in my house. Guys at Station 5 came down and…read morechecked it out for me. The whole crew came over, took time out of their Sunday and made sure we would had nothing to worry about. I was a little worried about racking up an emergency services city bill. They came and checked it out for free! Thanks again! PS- figured out the smell was an external thunderbolt hard drive that hadn't been turned off for months.

Great fire station crew at Fire Station 8 in the La Sierra District of Riverside CA…read more It's currently undergoing some construction but these true professionals know how to get the job done under pressure.

While visiting and walking w/my grandsons we ambled by this recently built fire station in…read moreEastvale. Wished to introduce them to real heros, but alas, they must have been around in side or in back and my "boys" were a bit timid to go through the open bay doors. Maybe another day.

Captain O'Toole is awesome. A true professional thank you for saving my house in Chino Hillsread more

I visited to make some sand bags for the recent rains in Chino Hills to keep my yard from flooding…read moreinto the house because my yard drain was not working properly. They had a large pile of sand, sandbags with attached ties, and a special shovel that filled the bags easily, and quickly. I appreciate this wonderful service and thank the fire station for hosting.

Thank you to our 1st responders for being the guardian angles to those in need. Watching them…read morequickly removed an injured person from a horrific auto accident was a humbling experience. The 1st responders protect the public in all types of emergency situations, they are truly #LIFESAVERS

This station couldn't be in a better location. In a great little community off the crazy 91. The…read moreguys at this small station are among the best OCFA has to offer. They are hard working, dedicated and genuine. The station is on the older side and could use a face lift. But all in all its a great place where amazing men and women dedicate their lives to saving others. Thank you for all you do!

On January 12, at approximately 2:30 PM, I called 911 due to an emergency. My wife had fallen and…read morebroken her ankle. While the dispatch was very polite, the fire department members who arrived were rude and disrespectful as I was recording the incident. One of them, speaking in a loud and distinctive voice, told me to stop recording. Since I was in a public area, I felt there were better ways they could have asked me to stop, rather than being disrespectful. The fire department vehicle number was 14.

This fire station is very organized and has quick response times. The fire fighters are efficient…read moreand clean and you can tell that they maintain the buildings. The fire fighters have a very good reputation in Riverside and the neighborhood is very happy.