Take me to the Fire Museum
May 30, 2026
Orange County Fire Services Association Board Meeting
May 31, 2026
Balboa Island Parade. Big John will be carrying a city official
JUNE
June 9, 2026
California Fire Museum- Safety Learning Center Museum Open. Big John is doing children's programs
June 17, 2026
Orange County Fire Authority Firefighter Graduation
July
July 4, 2026
Lake Forest 4th of July Parade -- Big John 2 participating
SEPTEMBER
September 11, 2026
911 Ceremony at OCFA Headquarters, 8 am.
OCTOBER
October 5, 2026
Orange City Pancake Breakfast. Big John
October 13, 2026
Orange County Fire Services Annual Firefighter Memorial
at the Firefighter Monument, Irvine Regional Park
Engines from each jurisdiction, one rig from OCFSA, and
Fire Department personnel and families
NOVEMBER
November 29, 2026
City of Mission Viejo Christmas tree lighting and Santa delivery. Big John 2
DECEMBER
December 5, 2026
City of Villa Park -Santa Tour- Big John 2
December TBD:
City of Lake Forest -Christmas Tree Lighting
and Santa Delivery- CFM rig
December TBD:
'Shop with a Firefighter'
For the children
Two rigs from OCFSA, one rig private owner, one rig from CFM 12
Anaheim Walmart: 88 E Orangethorpe Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801
December TBD:
Orange County Fire Authority Station 10
Yorba Linda Fire apparatus parade
and Food collection for the Orange County Food Bank
One rig from OCFSA and one rig from CFM
December 13, 2026
City of Villa Park Christmas Parade. OCFSA rig
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Shop With A Fireman
TBA: Anaheim Walmart: 88 E Orangethorpe Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801
Every holiday season we are conducting "Shop With A Firefighter", to provide for many children that are less fortunate. children are pre-screened by the Orangewood Children & Family Center and will receive a $100.00 Walmart gift card. They must use $75 on clothing, school supplies or personal necessities and may use the remaining $25 on toys, personal interest or gifts for their family.
Find out more!
The Annual Firefighter Memorial
The Annual Firefighter Memorial is a solemn and significant event held to honor the brave men and women who have lost their lives in the line of duty while serving as firefighters. It serves as a moment of reflection for the firefighting community, their families, and the public to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting lives and property from fires and other emergencies.
The lasting impact of the annual memorial serves as a powerful reminder of the heroism inherent in the firefighting profession. It encourages the public to appreciate the work and sacrifices of firefighters, and it reinforces the importance of supporting fire service professionals as they continue to protect their communities.
The memorial is not only a tribute to the fallen but also a commitment to ensuring their legacy lives on, inspiring future generations of firefighters and fostering a deep sense of pride in the firefighting profession.