About the Kern County Fire Department

Department Profile

FIRE CHIEF – AARON DUNCAN

KCFD Facts

By the numbers

1
Cities
10
Communities
10000
Square Miles
500000
Population (2010 Census)
100000
incidents
10000
Responses
$ 100000
Operating Budget (FY 20/21)

2021 KCFD ANNUAL REPORT

Click the link below to download the KCFD Annual Report as a PDF

Department Profile

The Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) is an organization comprised of over 621 permanent employees protecting an area that spans over 8,000 square miles.

We provide 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. Over 521 uniformed firefighters are stationed in 47 stations throughout Kern County.

Added to this, the Kern County Fire Department has 14 Mutual Aid Agreements with neighboring fire suppression organizations to further strengthen the emergency services available to our customers.

Mission Statement

“The Kern County Fire Department is dedicated to protecting life and property by providing effective public education, fire prevention, and emergency services. We are committed to proudly serve our community in the safest, most professional and efficient manner.”

Vision Statement

To provide outstanding customer-centered Fire and Emergency Services.

Core Values

Leadership. Integrity. Service.

Firefighter Duties Include

Equipment & Personnel

1
Battalions
1
Fire Stations
1
Command Vehicles
1
Engines
1
Ladder Trucks
1
Patrols
1
Crew Buggies
1
Dozers
1
Masticator
1
Reserve Dozers
1
Water Tenders
1
Hand Crews
1
Mass Decon Trailers
1
Crash Rescue
1
Light/Air Van
1
Helicopter
1
Helitenders
1
Haz Mat Response Team
0
Technical Rescue
0
Excavator
0
Oil Fire Foam Tender
1
Fire Education Trailers
0
Sandbag Trailers
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