Fire Department Station #1

I ran out of fuel in the middle of VanBuren during the middle of the day! While my cell phone’s battery died and everyone drove around me I decided to cross the busy street and go get gas. After seeing the abandoned vehicle Cpt Matt Mathis and his crew followed me to the gas station and asked me if that was my car. I said yes and he kindly asked for my keys. Then Cpt Mathis and his partner pushed my SUV up a hill and into the gas station where they helped me fuel the car. They didn’t leave until my car was up and running again. I could say thank you a million times but it would never be enough! These gentlemen are true heroes for this and everything they do!

Firemen. My heroes.
There are 7 fire stations located in the city of Corona at this time. And most of the time, we only get to appreciate them during emergencies like when your house is burning down or someone needs immediate medical help. I am so thankful for this service.
But there is yet another service they provide that is less known. And one that has helped save my house from flooding more than once.
Yeah, I know Southern California is going through a drought. A couple of weeks ago, though, we were anticipating a torrential rainfall. And after living in the same house for 30 years, I knew that an uncommonly large river of water is known to flow into my back yard from my alley when Mother Nature decides to dump on us that badly and that quickly. And it oozes into my back patio room. Bad design, but we never fixed it.
So here is the point. Corona Fire Department has sand bags, pre-​loaded and free. Residents are allowed 10 each. So, when the big storm was announced, we ran out to pick up our 10, then moseyed over one more time to get another small batch to finish the blockade. Just enough!
As of this writing, Station #1 is the only station in Corona that provides these sandbags. You may wish to call ahead to confirm they have some ready. And if you live in a different city, contact your local Fire Department to find out if they have this available. Don’t come here! They have a limited supply.
So very helpful, thank you for giving us the tools to save our house.