The Costa Mesa Fire Department is the agency that provides fire protection and emergency medical services for the U.S. city of Costa Mesa, California.
The Department operates from six stations located in Costa Mesa. They provide services for 104,000 residents responding to over 8,000 calls per year. 65% of the calls are medical in nature. The Department is part of Central Net along with the Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach Fire Departments.
On each 24 hour shift, the Department has 33 personnel on duty staffing five paramedic engine companies, two truck companies, and one rescue squad. All firefighters in the department are certified Emergency Medical Technicians and can provide Basic Life Support emergency care. The Department also employees 33 personnel with Advanced Life Support skills capable of responding to intensive care situations.
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