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.

California Fire Exploring Association. This week, we returned from the CFEA Academy. Over the week, our Explorers were t...
04/11/2026

California Fire Exploring Association.

This week, we returned from the CFEA Academy. Over the week, our Explorers were trained in Auto Extrication, Vehicle Fires, Live Fires, Firefighter Skills, Wildland Firefighting, as well as evening lectures on the hiring process and ventilation practices.

The three Explorers we brought home were tired, sore, and hungry, but they caught the fire bug, and we look forward to their career development.

Come join Downey Fire Department for Fire Service Day on the Second Saturday of May!
04/09/2026

Come join Downey Fire Department for Fire Service Day on the Second Saturday of May!

Update your apps! Downey Fire will be opening soon!
04/09/2026

Update your apps! Downey Fire will be opening soon!

Academy Prep. This week, our Explorers spent some time at our training facility preparing for the annual California Fire...
03/28/2026

Academy Prep.

This week, our Explorers spent some time at our training facility preparing for the annual California Fire Exploring Association academy.

This year, the academy is being hosted by the Hemet Fire Department, with Explorer Posts from all over the western United States in attendance. Approximately 150 Explorers will be mentored and taught by 100 professional firefighters and will spend the week learning the latest state-of-the-art firefighting, vehicle extrication, and wildland firefighting techniques. Evenings are spent in the classroom learning about the hiring and interview process. Many of Downey Fire's past and current members were Post 641 Explorers.

Downey Fire has had the honor of hosting this event four times in the academy's 48-year existence. Will it be a fifth time?

For more information visit cfea.net

Alameda Corridor Transit Exercise. Today, units from Downey, Compton, Santa Fe Springs, Los Angeles City, and Los Angele...
03/23/2026

Alameda Corridor Transit Exercise.

Today, units from Downey, Compton, Santa Fe Springs, Los Angeles City, and Los Angeles County Fire conducted various training evolutions at the below-grade Alameda Corridor. This was a great opportunity to build relationships, develop operational plans, and become familiar with each other's equipment.

The DFD was privileged to support the 30th annual Arc Walk this morning (3/21)! Our new ladder truck was proud to fly ou...
03/21/2026

The DFD was privileged to support the 30th annual Arc Walk this morning (3/21)! Our new ladder truck was proud to fly our nation’s flag! 🇺🇸🇺🇸 It is great to see the community come together for a good cause!

The Downey Masonic Lodge presented awards to Engineer Chris Bayley and Communications Lead Operator Brent Walraven for t...
03/20/2026

The Downey Masonic Lodge presented awards to Engineer Chris Bayley and Communications Lead Operator Brent Walraven for their superb contributions to the Downey Fire Department and for being pillars in the community. Both recipients were supported by members of the organization and their families. Well deserved gentlemen!

It is with great sadness that the Downey Fire Department announces the passing of retired Fire Captain Bob Thomas, on Ma...
03/12/2026

It is with great sadness that the Downey Fire Department announces the passing of retired Fire Captain Bob Thomas, on March 9. He was hired with the Downey Fire Department in 1960, and served the community for 28 years. Bob retired in 1988, holding the rank of Captain.

Please keep the family of Capt. Thomas in your thoughts.

Residential FireRight now, your Downey Fire Department is working at a fire on Eastbrook Ave. No injuries have been repo...
03/11/2026

Residential Fire

Right now, your Downey Fire Department is working at a fire on Eastbrook Ave.

No injuries have been reported and the cause is under investigation.

Local Young Man Achieves Career Milestone: Fire Department Graduation. Michael Moreno completes Culver City Fire Departm...
03/06/2026

Local Young Man Achieves Career Milestone:

Fire Department Graduation. Michael Moreno completes Culver City Fire Department recruit training.

Firefighter Moreno, a resident of Downey, has been involved with the Downey Fire Department as an Explorer, Auxiliary, and Ambulance Operator.

Congratulations are extended to Michael Moreno as he embarks on his new career path.

Help us congratulate firefighter/paramedic Brandon Fewell for completing his probationary period. His Captains presented...
02/26/2026

Help us congratulate firefighter/paramedic Brandon Fewell for completing his probationary period. His Captains presented him with his “Firefighter” shield which is known to be a right of passage.

Brandon always has a positive attitude and is resilient, two values that form the foundation of this career! He was surrounded by his family and his crew at FIre Station 1 on the B-Shift where he cooked his “Last meal.”

Downey Fire Department requires their firefighters to complete an 18 month probationary period where they demonstrate proficiency in their skills, take multiple tests, and learn the ins and outs of the fire station life. Congratulations FFPM Fewell!🫡👨🏻‍🚒

Address

11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA
90241

Telephone

+15626226758

Website

https://www.instagram.com/cityofdowneyfiredepartment/

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