Fire Response

The Pasadena Fire Department Operations Division consists of 147 of the departments 175 allocated personnel. The personnel are divided between three shifts/platoons (A, B, C) of 49 personnel staffing engines, trucks and rescue ambulances; that total also includes one platoon commander (battalion chief) per shift.

The emergency units respond from eight strategic locations within the City 24 hours per day, each and every day. Personnel work a 24 hour schedule, starting at 7 am until 7 am the next morning.

They responded to 15,284 emergency responses in 2005. The responses were for 2,940 fire responses, 11,324 medical responses and 1,020 additional responses. Additional responses include Hazardous Materials incidents, Urban Search and Rescue incidents, and general public assists.

In addition to the large number of emergency responses personnel assigned to Operations also conduct fire prevention inspections, public education demonstrations, hydrant maintenance, station maintenance and a minimum 2 hours of training daily.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

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False Alarm - Information coming soon

Heavy Rescue Program - Urban Search & Rescue (USAR)

Urban Search and Rescue Team are experts in the fields of collapsed building, trench and confined space rescue. The team is rated as a Type 1 Heavy Rescue, which is the highest standard for Urban Search & Rescue that receive certification from the State of California Office of Emergency Services.

Bike Team

Allows quick access of medical personnel at densely populated events thought the city; such as Tournament of Roses Parade, Rose Bowl events, Old Town Pasadena.

Last Updated - 08/07/2006