Downey Fire Department

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 Engine 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.

In with the new, out with the old. Tonight, Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic Aaron Orens participated in a time-honore...
11/30/2025

In with the new, out with the old.

Tonight, Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic Aaron Orens participated in a time-honored tradition, cooking his last meal of probation.

This transition to permanent status also involves the replacement of his PROBATIONARY FF red leather helmet shield with the FIREFIGHTER shield.

Downey Fire firefighters undergo a rigorous 18-month probation period, which includes scheduled tests, company schools and skills evaluations.

We welcome Aaron in and look forward to the next chapter in his fire service career.

Explorer Post 641 joins forces with Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco and her team to distribute Thanksgiving turkeys. A grea...
11/28/2025

Explorer Post 641 joins forces with Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco and her team to distribute Thanksgiving turkeys.

A great event for a great cause.

The Downey Fire Department wishes you a happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for the support of our community and the Dep...
11/27/2025

The Downey Fire Department wishes you a happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for the support of our community and the Department's men and women who serve daily with pride and professionalism!🍁🍗🍖🌽🍁

Training Division rolling up its sleeves. Today, our Training Division spent the day at the Brian Wolf Memorial Training...
11/18/2025

Training Division rolling up its sleeves.

Today, our Training Division spent the day at the Brian Wolf Memorial Training Center building a flat roof prop.

This prop will allow us to practice cutting on flat roof construction all while just 30 inches off the ground.

Rain or shine, we strive to provide the highest level of service to our ever-expanding community!

Special thanks to City Of Downey Streets crew and Auxiliary Firefighter Kyle Hnatenko for the help!

Join us for the Emergency Preparedness Fair! Learn how to better prepare for emergencies! First 100 people will receive ...
11/18/2025

Join us for the Emergency Preparedness Fair! Learn how to better prepare for emergencies! First 100 people will receive an emergency backpack with supplies!



The City of Downey is distributing free sandbags to help residents stay ready for the rain. Sandbags are available on a ...
11/14/2025

The City of Downey is distributing free sandbags to help residents stay ready for the rain. Sandbags are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Pick-up locations:
City Maintenance Yard
12324 Bellflower Blvd, Downey, CA 90241

Fire Station 1
12222 Paramount Blvd, Downey, CA 90242

Note: Must provide valid proof of residency to receive sandbags.

Veterans Day Today we are privileged to recognize all individuals who have served in the U.S. military, both living and ...
11/11/2025

Veterans Day

Today we are privileged to recognize all individuals who have served in the U.S. military, both living and deceased, in wartime or peacetime.

Today is dedicated to acknowledging the courage and dedication of all who have served in the armed forces.

A ceremony will be held at the Columbia Space Center at 10:00am on Tuesday, November 11th.

Earlier this morning, the Downey Fire Communications Center received a call for a maternity situation in which Communica...
11/09/2025

Earlier this morning, the Downey Fire Communications Center received a call for a maternity situation in which Communications Operator Nikole Padgett received the call and guided the mother through the process while Brent Walraven and Scott Miller dispatched Paramedic Engine 64 from Northeast Downey. Nikole kept the mother calm and provided detailed medical instructions. Upon arrival, ME64 personnel were advised that the baby had already been delivered. The paramedics treated the newborn baby boy and the mother, subsequently transporting them to the hospital. Teamwork makes the dream work! Having hard-working, professional staff makes our city a safer place!

Congratulations to Eugenia Brunet. She completed over two decades of service as a Regional Fire Communications Operator ...
11/07/2025

Congratulations to Eugenia Brunet. She completed over two decades of service as a Regional Fire Communications Operator for the Downey Fire Communications Center. She was celebrated today by fire personnel and City Staff alike, on a well deserved retirement. Thank you to all current and former Dispatchers who came to celebrate.

Tonight was a special night for the DFD. Fire Captain Ted Matsumoto received the City’s Fire Employee of the Quarter Awa...
10/29/2025

Tonight was a special night for the DFD. Fire Captain Ted Matsumoto received the City’s Fire Employee of the Quarter Award and was celebrated by his family and shift members. Captain Matsumoto has contributed to the DFD for 30 years! He is stationed in Northeast Downey, at Fire Station 4.

Also, Regional Fire Communications Operator Eugenia Brunet was recognized for her retirement after 25 years of dedicated service in the Downey Fire Communications Center. She was also celebrated by her family and members of the DFCC and DFD!

A heat advisory has been issued for October 28-29. Cooling Centers are available to help residents stay safe and cool.📍 ...
10/28/2025

A heat advisory has been issued for October 28-29. Cooling Centers are available to help residents stay safe and cool.

📍 Barbara J Riley Center
7810 Quill Dr, Downey, CA 90242
Tuesday 10/28 - Wednesday 10/29: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

📍 Downey City Library
11121 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241
Tuesday 10/28 - Wednesday 10/29: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Hall of Fame inductee. Today, we were honored to attend the Downey High School Class of 2025 Hall of Fame induction cere...
10/24/2025

Hall of Fame inductee.

Today, we were honored to attend the Downey High School Class of 2025 Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Amongst the inductees was our own Dan Hurlock, a Downey High School graduate, class of 1983, Downey Fire Department Fire Chief, and now Coordinator of the Downey Unified School District's CTE program.

Congrats Chief, well-deserved recognition for a career of public service.

Other inductees were;

Timothy Shokair, class of 2001
Jalen Thompson, class of 2016
Julie Hofstra Wahlman, class of 2009
Marco Cardenas, class of 1994
Peter Giannikopoulos, class of 1997.

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11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA
90241

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+15626226758

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