Los Angeles Fire Department
MunicipalLos Angeles, California
- Stations: 106+ coverage
- Staffing: 3,400 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Urban search and rescue, brush response, air operations
- Established: 1886
📞 (213) 978-3800🌐 Official site
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California Fire Departments
Metro agencies investing in wildfire mitigation teams and brush apparatus.
3 regional academies open recruit applications through Q2 2025.
Showing all 8 departments in California.
Department breakdown
Total departments8
Municipal6
District1
State1
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
MunicipalSan Diego, California
- Stations: 52+ coverage
- Staffing: 1,200 career & 400 lifeguards
- Specialty units: Lifeguard services, hazardous materials, air operations
- Established: 1889
📞 (619) 533-4300🌐 Official site
San Francisco Fire Department
MunicipalSan Francisco, California
- Stations: 43+ coverage
- Staffing: 1,700 career firefighters
- Specialty units: High-rise response, marine operations, airport rescue
- Established: 1866
📞 (415) 558-3200🌐 Official site
Sacramento Fire Department
MunicipalSacramento, California
- Stations: 24+ coverage
- Staffing: 700 career firefighters
- Specialty units: State capital response, river rescue, hazmat operations
- Established: 1850
📞 (916) 808-1300🌐 Official site
CAL FIRE San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit
StateFelton, California
- Stations: 18+ coverage
- Staffing: Statewide wildland firefighters
- Specialty units: Wildland fire response, prevention, aviation
📞 (831) 335-5353🌐 Official site
Orange County Fire Authority
DistrictIrvine, California
- Stations: 78+ coverage
- Staffing: 1,400 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Urban interface, hand crews, fire prevention bureau
📞 (714) 573-6200🌐 Official site
Fresno Fire Department
MunicipalFresno, California
- Stations: 21+ coverage
- Staffing: 350 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Agricultural area response, technical rescue
📞 (559) 621-4400🌐 Official site
Long Beach Fire Department
MunicipalLong Beach, California
- Stations: 23+ coverage
- Staffing: 500 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Port operations, marine firefighting, hazmat team
📞 (562) 570-2500🌐 Official site
About California Fire Departments
California has 8 featured fire departments ranging from large metropolitan agencies to smaller volunteer organizations. These departments serve communities across the state with diverse operational needs and specialties.
The state's fire service includes approximately 22% of departments that operate as combination or volunteer organizations, reflecting the strong tradition of community-based emergency services throughout California.
Metro agencies investing in wildfire mitigation teams and brush apparatus. Many departments are actively recruiting and expanding their capabilities to meet growing community needs.