Mission Statement
The Kern County Fire Department is dedicated to protecting life and property by providing effective public education, fire prevention and emergency services.
We are committed to proudly serve our community in the safest, most professional and efficient manner.
KCFD Facts
| Fire Chief | Dennis Thompson |
| Population | 500,000+ |
| Land Area | 8,141 square miles |
| Cities | 9 |
| Communities | 41 |
| Incidents | 37,488 (2006) |
| Unit Responses | 63,284 (2006) |
| Budget | $123,468,520.00 (FY 07/08) |
Operations Profile
| Battalions | 7 |
| Fire Stations | 46 |
| Engines | 51 |
| Ladder Trucks | 4 |
| Patrols | 41 |
| Command Vehicles | 7 |
| Dozers | 7 |
| Water Tenders | 3 |
| Hand Crews | 3 |
| Crash Rescue | 3 |
| Helicopter | 1 |
| Haz Mat Response Team | 1 |
| Urban Search & Rescue | 1 |
| Hotshot Crews | 1 |
| Air Van | 1 |
Department Profile
The Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) is an organization comprised of over 625 permanent employees protecting an area which spans over 8,000 square miles.
We provide fire protection services for over 500,000 citizens living in the unincorporated areas of Kern County and the cities of Arvin, Delano, Maricopa, McFarland, Ridgecrest, Shafter, Taft, Tehachapi and Wasco. Over 546 uniformed firefighters are stationed in 46 fire stations throughout Kern County. Added to this, the Kern County Fire Department has 14 Mutual Aid Agreements with neighboring fire suppression organizations to further strengthen the emergency services available to our customers.
Firefighter Duties Includes:
- Fire Suppression
- Emergency Medical Services
- Hazardous Materials Mitigation
- Fire Prevention
- Rescue
- Air Operations
- Training and Public Education
- Arson Investigation
- Apparatus Maintenance
Personnel Profile
| Uniformed Personnel | 546 |
| On-Duty Strength | 157 |
| Non-Uniformed (Civilian) Personnel | 79 |
| Extra Help | 100 |
| Total Department Personnel | 725 |
