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.

Commercial FireUnits from Downey and Santa Fe Springs responded to a commercial fire on the 10000 block of Lakewood. The...
12/28/2025

Commercial Fire

Units from Downey and Santa Fe Springs responded to a commercial fire on the 10000 block of Lakewood.

The fire is out and is pending investigation.

****UPDATE****The incident is handled and all lanes are open    Lane closuresCurrently, due to an investigation, the rig...
12/28/2025

****UPDATE****
The incident is handled and all lanes are open

Lane closures

Currently, due to an investigation, the right turn lane on north bound Brookshire and the number three lane on east bound Firestone are closed. Avoid the area.

Good evening. All outages have resolved.
12/25/2025

Good evening. All outages have resolved.

12/24/2025
The City of Downey is distributing free sandbags to help residents stay ready for the rain. Sandbags are available on a ...
12/22/2025

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
Downey Fire Department Fire Stations

12222 Paramount Blvd, Downey, CA 90242
9556 Imperial Hwy. Downey, CA 90242
9900 Paramount Blvd. Downey, CA 90240
9349 Florence Ave. Downey, CA 90240

Sand and bags will also be available at the City Maintenance Yard outside of the hours listed on the flyer.

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

Helping hands and holiday cheer! 🎅✨The City of Downey’s Operation Santa was a massive success, and it’s all thanks to th...
12/18/2025

Helping hands and holiday cheer! 🎅✨

The City of Downey’s Operation Santa was a massive success, and it’s all thanks to the incredible power of community! Seeing our city come together so as many children as possible have smiles on their face this season is what the holidays are truly about.

This wasn’t just one group—it was a true collaborative effort:

Thanks to our Fire Department, Public Works Department, Parks and Recreation and PTA Helps for their tireless logistics and heart.

Thanks to the dedicated city staff like Fire Department Admin. Assistant Christy Hedden and volunteers who spent countless hours organizing.

Local businesses and residents who stepped up with incredibly generous donations.

From the toy drives to the gift wrapping, every hand helped make this possible. Thank you, Downey, for proving that when we work together, we can make magic happen for our neighbors! 🎁❤️

'Tis the season! 🎄🎄🎅🏼 A big thank you to Downey Dental for their donation of a truckload of unwrapped gifts! The crew fr...
12/16/2025

'Tis the season! 🎄🎄🎅🏼 A big thank you to Downey Dental for their donation of a truckload of unwrapped gifts! The crew from Truck 611-B, along with the BC and the Fire Chief, helped load the gifts to prepare them for delivery.

12/13/2025
Operation SantaThanks to Linda and her team at Downey Nissan for their incredibly generous donation today, filling a Nis...
12/11/2025

Operation Santa

Thanks to Linda and her team at Downey Nissan for their incredibly generous donation today, filling a Nissan Rogue to the brim with kindness.

12/09/2025

🚨🚨12/8/25 9:40 pm 🚨🚨

The Hazard on Downey Ave between Firestone and Phlox has been mitigated. All traffic lanes are open. No civilian or Fire Department members were injured.

as of 5:30 pm (12/8/25) Downey avenue will be shut down in both directions  between firestone and Phlox due to fire dep...
12/09/2025

as of 5:30 pm (12/8/25) Downey avenue will be shut down in both directions between firestone and Phlox due to fire department activity. There is no threat to the public
When the street is opened, we will update.

Address

11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA
90241

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