Public Safety
La Habra Heights has a Volunteer Fire Department housed in fire quarters behind City Hall on Hacienda Road. The Fire Department staffs a minimum of one Engine daily and a Paramedic Squad that provides ALS and BLS emergency medical services for its citizens, charging several hundred dollars per call, or free for those who pay for and are enrolled in the subscription program. A contract with American Medical Response has one dedicated BLS unit stationed at the Fire Station at all times for patient transport.Additionally the Mutual Aid agreement with Los Angeles County Fire lets LHHFD assist the surrounding communities on a as needed basis. There is an Automatic Aid agreement with a portion of the west end of La Habra Heights. Additional firefighting resources can be requested under the Mutual Aid provision of the State of California. La Habra Heights contracts for law enforcement with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's regional station in the City of Industry.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates the Industry Station in the City of Industry, serving La Habra Heights.
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services operates the Whittier Health Center in Whittier, serving La Habra Heights.
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