Kern County Fire Department
The Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) is the agency that provides fire protection and emergency medical services for the county of Kern, California, USA. With over 625 permanent employees and 100 extra help employees protecting an area which spans over 8,000 square miles (21,000 km2). KCFD provides fire protection services for over 500,000 citizens living in the unincorporated areas of Kern County and the cities of Arvin, Delano, Maricopa, McFarland, Ridgecrest, Shafter, Taft, Tehachapi and Wasco. This agency is contracted to provide dispatch services for the California City Fire Department, Kern Ambulance based in Wasco, and Care Ambulance based in Lake Isabella. Over 546 uniformed firefighters are stationed in 46 fire stations throughout the county.
| Kern County Fire Department |
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| Established | December 1, 1945 |
| Staffing | Career |
| Strength | 546 uniformed 100 extra help 79 non-sworn support 157 on duty strength |
| Battalions | 7 |
| Stations | 46 |
| Engines | 51 |
| Trucks | 5 |
| Airplanes | 1 |
| Helicopters | 2 |
| EMS Level | ALS |
| Fire chief | Brian Marshall |
| Website | www.kerncountyfire.org |
Read more about Kern County Fire Department: Rank Structure, KCFD Fire Station Locations, KCFD External Links, Other Fire Departments in Kern County
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