About the Kern County Fire Department
Department Profile
FIRE CHIEF – AARON DUNCAN
KCFD Facts
By the numbers
2021 KCFD ANNUAL REPORT
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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
- Fire Suppression
- Emergency Medical Services
- Hazardous Materials Mitigation
- Fire Prevention
- Rescue
- Air Operations
- Training and Public Education
- Arson Investigation
- Apparatus Maintenance
