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 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.

07/26/2026
07/26/2026

Downey Fire Auxiliary program

Today we wrapped up our Orientation Tower for our new Auxiliaries.

The seven new Auxiliaries covered hose lays, ground ladders, apparatus inventory and forcible entry.

Thanks to our program manager, Engineer Chris Bayley and his cadre for training the future of the fire service.

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Effective July 6, 2026- City Hall New Operating Hours – 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday - Thursday: For more information click here.

Remembering Battalion Chief Brian Wolf Today we remember and honor one of our own. Thirteen years ago we lost a member o...
07/21/2026

Remembering Battalion Chief Brian Wolf

Today we remember and honor one of our own. Thirteen years ago we lost a member of our fire family, Brian Wolf, from job related cancer.
As we sit around the kitchen table today eating one of his classic meals, Kings Hawaiian bread sandwiches, we will remember the energy and enthusiasm Brian had for the job and the people he worked with.

Fight Hard, Win Big

Always in our thoughts and prayers.

Vegetation FireLos Angeles County Fire is currently working a grass fire at Imperial Hwy and the 710 Freeway. Drift smok...
07/16/2026

Vegetation Fire

Los Angeles County Fire is currently working a grass fire at Imperial Hwy and the 710 Freeway. Drift smoke can be detected in Downey. Los Angeles County Fire crews on scene are reporting a relatively small incident, and are expecting to have it handled soon. To avoid irritation from the drifting smoke from the fire, it is recommended that sensitive individuals remain indoors, with windows and doors closed.

Roof Rescue A successful rescue of a patient from the roof of Stonewood Mall this morning.
07/15/2026

Roof Rescue

A successful rescue of a patient from the roof of Stonewood Mall this morning.

2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Fest - DowneyThe Downey Fire Department is proud to have collaborated with the Downey Police Dep...
06/30/2026

2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Fest - Downey

The Downey Fire Department is proud to have collaborated with the Downey Police Department to ensure a safe environment for residents and visitors at the FIFA Fan Fest Event on June 20, 2026. We are honored to serve our community in this capacity. Downey Police Department - Government Agency

Paramedic Engine 63 (Northwest Downey) participated in “Mayday” training with neighboring LA County FD crews. It is cruc...
06/06/2026

Paramedic Engine 63 (Northwest Downey) participated in “Mayday” training with neighboring LA County FD crews. It is crucial that we are interoperable within the region so we can perform seamlessly in these high-risk, low-frequency events.

06/05/2026

UPDATE 06/05/26 7:00 AM: Power has been restored.

SCE crews are responding to a damaged transformer near Independence Park. Currently customers are experiencing power outages as a result. Repairs are expected to continue through the night and power should be restored by the morning.

For further details and information, please contact SCE Customer Service directly at 1(800) 611-1911. To track the status of outages, visit: www.sce.com/outage. For life-threatening emergencies, please call 911.

2026 Alpha Graduation!!!! We are proud and honored to announce the addition of two new Paramedic Firefighters to the Dow...
06/04/2026

2026 Alpha Graduation!!!!

We are proud and honored to announce the addition of two new Paramedic Firefighters to the Downey Fire Department today.

John Bianculli and David Gonzalez completed a rigorous eight-week recruit training and ten-shift paramedic orientation. The next step is to complete their 15-month probation, assigned to a paramedic engine company.

Congratulations and welcome to the family!

SANDY INCIDENT - Strike Team 1282 Alpha Downey Engine 61 and Battalion 604 recently returned from Simi Valley and the Sa...
05/27/2026

SANDY INCIDENT - Strike Team 1282 Alpha

Downey Engine 61 and Battalion 604 recently returned from Simi Valley and the Sandy Incident. They were part of Strike Team 1282, which was comprised of engines from the LA region. The assignment involved structural protection, direct and indirect fire attack, line improvements, and mop-up.

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11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA
90241

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+15626226758

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