PASADENA, Calif.—Statistics show that fireworks are among the most dangerous of all consumer products. The City maintains a zero tolerance enforcement policy for fireworks, and Pasadena's municipal code holds property owners and tenants responsible for permitting the possession, sale, usage or discharge of fireworks on their property. The ordinance allows for the prosecution of fireworks-related offenses and for the demand of payment for all costs associated with the safe disposal of confiscated fireworks. Any person who violates the ordinance or...
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City of Pasadena to Honor Fallen Police Officers, Firefighters With Memorial Service at City Hall
PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena is hosting their annual Police and Fire Memorial Service on Wednesday, May 10, at 10 a.m. in front of City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave. The event is being held during National Police Week and marks the 12th year that City officials, police and fire personnel, and community members are coming together to honor the bravery and sacrifice of Pasadena’s first responders who died in the line of duty. This year’s speakers include Mayor Victor...
Pasadena Fire Department Announces Paramedic Subscription Program
PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena Fire Department has announced the implementation of the Pasadena Paramedic Subscription Program. For just $85 per year (less than $7 per month), this voluntary program provides coverage for fees associated with any paramedic services or emergency transportation provided. The fee covers the subscriber and all other members of their household related by blood, marriage or adoption. The charge for an ambulance transport can be as high as $3,000. Even with medical insurance, copays and deductibles can range between...
Pasadena Community Invited to the Reimagined Jefferson School Campus Open House
PASADENA, Calif.—Join City representatives on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. for an open house and tour of the Jefferson School campus at 1500 E. Villa St. This event is hosted by the City of Pasadena in coordination with District 2 Councilmember Felicia Williams and will feature kids’ crafts, food and games, police and fire vehicles, fire extinguisher demos, resource tables, and free COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. The Jefferson School, which was closed in 2020, is now...
City Council Unanimously Approves Labor Agreements With Police Officers, Firefighters
PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena City Council unanimously approved multi-year labor agreements with its frontline public safety personnel. The agreements with the Pasadena Firefighters Association (PFFA) and the Pasadena Police Officers Association (PPOA) will provide the City’s police officers and firefighters base pay increases of 4.5% each year in the first two years of the contracts, followed by a 4% increase in the third year and a 2% increase in the fourth and final year. “I am delighted the City successfully negotiated labor...
Pasadena Fire Station 31 to Temporarily Relocate While Building Undergoes Seismic Retrofit
PASADENA, Calif.—Fire Station 31, currently located at 135 S. Fair Oaks Ave., will begin undergoing seismic retrofit construction and tenant improvements next week. During construction, the 10-member station crew will be temporarily housed at 95 Alessandro Pl., just south of Huntington Hospital. The fire engine, fire truck and rescue ambulance will remain in service at the temporary location. There will be no interruption of service to the community. Construction work is expected to take six to eight months to complete....
City of Pasadena Appoints New Fire Chief
PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena has announced the appointment of Sacramento Fire Department (SFD) Deputy Fire Chief Chad Augustin to serve as the new fire chief of Pasadena Fire Department, effective Feb. 22. As fire chief, he will oversee 190 full-time employees and an annual department budget of $55.5 million. Chief Augustin began his career with SFD as a firefighter paramedic and has risen through the ranks over the last 20 years, serving in a wide range of areas, including...
City of Pasadena Issues Red Flag Warning and Parking Restrictions
PASADENA, Calif.—Acting Pasadena Fire Chief Anthony Bagan has directed the activation of Red Flag Parking Restrictions within the city. This alert is effective from noon on Tuesday, Jan. 19, through 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected. This, in combination with dry fuels, could create extreme fire danger and/or fire behavior. Please use caution with potential fire sources. In order to allow for improved fire department access and resident...
Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries!
PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena Fire Department reminds you to change all of your smoke alarm batteries when you change your clocks back on Sunday, Nov. 1. Replace old smoke alarm batteries with fresh, high-quality batteries to keep your smoke alarms ready to protect you all year long. Make sure your emergency flashlights work when you need them by using fresh, high-quality batteries. After inserting fresh batteries in your smoke alarm, make sure the alarm is working by activating the safety test button....
City of Pasadena Fire Chief Recruitment Process Announced
PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena City Manager Steve Mermell has announced the recruitment process for the next fire chief. “Public input is crucial to selecting the best individual to lead the department. I encourage all community stakeholders to share their thoughts on the characteristics and professional background they feel are most important when selecting a new chief,” states Mermell. Applications for the position are being accepted now, with an anticipated timeframe for screenings and interviews taking place in November. The rigorous interview process...