Kern County Firefighters, IAFF Local 1301

10/29/2025

Your Kern County Firefighters want to wish a big congratulations to Ryan Hansen (Firefighter/Paramedic, Kern County Fire Department), Jaden Davis (Firefighter/Paramedic, Santa Barbra County Fire Department), and Reid Zierenberg for completing the IRONMAN this month— a tremendous achievement. They dedicated their race in honor of a loved one.

Ryan Hansen grew up in a fire department family with Jason Hansen (Father) and Darren Hansen (Brother) who both work for Ventura County Fire Department.
On February 9, 2024, two days before Ryan started his career as a Kern County Firefighter, Ryan’s twin brother Blake Hansen (22 y/o), was involved in a helicopter crash doing what he loved most. Blake was an intelligent and driven rotor wing pilot with big dreams that some would say were out of his reach for his age. His passion for aviation drove him to prove himself in the sky. On the ground Blake was a funny and loyal Son, Brother, Friend, and Uncle.

On February 9, 2025, Ryan and his family launched the Blake Hansen Foundation ( in his honor and, his love for aviation. With the goal of raising money to fund scholarship donations for aspiring aviators for Blake’s alumni University where he studied and graduated with a degree in aerospace sciences.

To bring attention and advertisement to the movement of the Foundation (BHF), Ryan began training for a full distance IRONMAN race in October 2024. Dedicating his race and an entire year of physical, mental, and emotional stamina in honor of his twin brother Blake and his ongoing legacy.

On October 19, 2025 Ryan, with the support of 2 close friends Jaden Davis (SBC Firefighter/Paramedic) and Reid Zierenberg, completed the IRONMAN race.
Anything is possible.

09/25/2025

Dear Friends, Family, and Community,

We wanted to provide an update on one of our own Kern County Firefighters, James Agee.

On August 8th, Chief Agee was involved in a tragic accident that left him with serious injuries. James spent over a month at Henry Mayo hospital where he was given incredible care, recovering and building his strength back up. On September 12th Chief Agee was transported to Craig hospital in Colorado where he will continue to recover and rehab from his injuries. The Agee family is staying so strong as a whole and they are putting it all in God’s hands. Not once have they veered from their faith in Him. The road to a full recovery is still going to be long and that’s why we want to continue doing everything we can to show our support for the Agee family. The emotional toll on his family is immense, and we are hoping to ease the burden of what life will bring financially.

Chief Agee is a fighter — strong, resilient, and has a heart of gold. Your donation, no matter the amount, will make a meaningful impact in his road to recovery. He has always been there for every single one of us when we needed his support, it’s now our time to show up and support him as he endures the long road ahead of him.

Please keep Chief Agee and his family in your prayers, share this fundraiser, and stand with us in supporting his recovery. Lift heavy, wear cut offs, and never cheat a rep. Nobody fights alone!!!!!

Please click the gofundme link in our bio to find out how you can help the Agee family.

With gratitude,
KCFF Local 1301

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-battalion-chief-james-agee

08/13/2025

Brothers, sisters, community members and all of our supporters, please see the above statement from your Kern County Firefighters IAFF L1301 President Jesse Waldowski regarding the tremendous outreach and support of James Agee. Please continue to pray and share the links in our bio to continue to assist the Agee family. We cannot thank you all enough for this amazing support!

08/10/2025

To assist our Brother James and his family during this time and throughout recovery, any donation is appreciated.

Dear Friends, Family, and Community,We are reaching out with heavy hearts and urgent hope as we rally together to support Chief James Agee who is currently in the hospital fighting...

08/10/2025

As many of you know, our Brother was in a serious accident while on the Canyon Fire and remains hospitalized. To assist with needs of the family during this time, we have set up a meal train. We appreciate any assistance you are able to provide.

https://mealtrain.com/43zgz2n

Chief James Agee was recently in a tragic vehicle accident while deployed on a fire in southern California. He is currently in the hospital and is on a long road to recovery. It's our time to show up for him and his family like he has always done for us. At this time we are only accepting donations....

08/09/2025

Please keep our brother and his family in your thoughts and prayers!!

KCFD Firefighter Injured in Vehicle Rollover

NEWHALL, Calif., At approximately 6:20 p.m. on Friday, August 8, Kern County Fire Department Battalion Chief James Agee was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident while working on the Canyon Fire, which is currently being fought in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.

Chief Agee was driving a pickup truck in the Romero Canyon area when the vehicle was involved in a rollover accident. Incident personnel immediately began providing care on scene before he was transported via air ambulance to Henry Mayo Hospital in Newhall, California, where he is receiving treatment for serious injuries. Family and fellow fire personnel have been by his side and remain there to support him.

The Kern County Fire Department and Kern County Firefighters, IAFF Local 1301 stand united in support of Chief Agee and his loved ones, joined by the tremendous assistance of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Ventura County Fire Department, and Cal Fire.

“James is a strong man with a big heart, and we know he’s facing this challenge with the same strength and character he’s shown throughout his career. We are grateful for the swift actions of our crews and partner agencies, and for the kindness being shown to James and his family.” - Aaron Duncan, Fire Chief of the Kern County Fire Department.

The department deeply appreciates the outpouring of public support during this difficult time. At this moment, no additional assistance is needed beyond keeping Chief Agee, his family, and all fire personnel in your thoughts and prayers.

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

05/26/2025

This MemorialDay, Your Kern County Firefighters L1301 pause to remember and pay tribute to the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

Let us reflect, remember, and give thanks — not just today, but every day.

05/24/2025

Your Kern County Firefighters L1301 had the special privilege to prepare lunch for the people of Tehachapi at this year’s Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park Districts fishing derby. Your Kern County Firefighters are thankful for the support the people of Tehachapi have provided throughout the years. Also we would like to thank Supervisor Chris Parlier (.chris) for stopping by to help flip some burgers!