Downey Fire Department

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Downey Fire Department

The fire department was established in 1957, is comprised of four fire stations, 109 employees, has an ISO Class 1 rating, and responds to 32 calls daily.

The Downey Fire Department consists of nearly 130 employees providing a variety of comprehensive fire and life-safety services to the community of 113,607 residents located in Southeast Los Angeles County. The 12.7 square mile city is protected by an Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 1 rated fire department, operating out of 4 strategically located fire stations. These stations house four Engi

ne Companies, one Ladder Truck Company, four Basic Life Support (BLS) Ambulances, one Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Heavy Rescue Unit, and one Command Vehicle. Twenty one sworn firefighters are on-duty every day throughout the year. The Department consists of six Divisions: Administration, Operations, Emergency Medical Services, Prevention, Communications, and Emergency Preparedness. The Downey Fire Department responds to approximately 11,000 emergency incidents annualy. The DFCC Communications Center proudly provides 911 fire and EMS dispatching services to LA Area E cities of Compton, Downey and Santa Fe Springs fire departments.

07/19/2025

The City of Downey fire family expresses its deepest sympathies to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the families of Detectives Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Victor Lemus, and William Osborn.
We honor the incredible spirit of these brave men. Their dedication, and courage, along with their amazing sacrifice and selfless service, will always be remembered.

07/08/2025

Multi Agency Response:

Today's physical rescue was a success thanks to the collaborative efforts of our partner agencies, including the Downey Police Department, California Highway Patrol, and Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Los Angeles County MET.

06/28/2025

06/20/2025

Fire Response: Emergency crews are presently on scene at a residential fire, having quickly brought the fire under control and extinguished it. All occupants have been safely evacuated, with no reported injuries. An investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway. We appreciate the cooperative efforts of our partner agencies, including LA County Fire, DPD, and Compton Fire.

06/15/2025

Working Fire

Right now Downey Fire units are on scene and working at garage fire. The fire was quickly knocked down and no injuries have been reported. The cause is under investigation.

06/07/2025

A special visit in 63's district

63's deopped by a graduation party today for 13 year old Atom Camacho.

06/03/2025

Landing Zone at Discovery Sports Complex

06/02/2025

Safety is no accident, and we're taking it to the next level! Thanks to generous private donations, we've equipped our Department with cutting-edge Urban Search and Rescue helmets, designed for US&R and Swiftwater applications, to ensure our members' safety and well-being.

A huge thanks to Delphene Lee, Allison Erfort & Darlene Barrett from Monster Energy, the Downey Firemens Association, and Downey Fire Communication Center Dispatcher Chantal Patterson for making this vital upgrade possible.

05/26/2025

On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the courageous men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country, reaffirming our commitment to the values they fought to protect.

05/23/2025

Graduation Season!!!

We're thrilled to see two of our sponsored Ambulance Operators, Alan Garcia and Alex Baron, graduate from the Rio Hondo Basic Fire Academy, Class 104!

Their dedication and perseverance have earned them this impressive milestone, and we can't wait to welcome them back to the Downey Fire Department as AO's, marking a significant step towards their goal of becoming full-time professional firefighters.

05/15/2025

As we observe Peace Officers Memorial Day, we take a moment to recognize the remarkable men and women of the Downey Police Department as well as those throughout the nation who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities. Their stories of courage and devotion remind us of the transformative power of selflessness and compassion, and we hold their families and loved ones in our hearts.

05/14/2025

Tonight, the City Council and City Staff recognized Regional Fire Communications Operator Wendy Garcia for exceeding her duties. Fire Chief Hildebrand along with dispatchers Eugina Brunet and Chantal Patterson were there to support her! The Downey Fire Communications Center is staffed by selfless and committed dispatchers who consistently do an excellent job.

Address

Downey, CA

Telephone

+15626226758

Website

http://www.downeyca.org/

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