City of Fullerton Fire Department

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Firefighter Recruitment is
now CLOSED

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Current Threat Level

ElevatedCity of Fullerton

 ElevatedCalifornia

 Elevated U.S.

Learn more about the Security Threat Advisory Levels from the Department of Homeland Security.

Homeland Security Advisory System

SevereSevere Risk of Terrorist Attacks

HighHigh Risk of Terrorist Attacks
ElevatedSignificant Risk of Terrorist Attacks

GuardedGeneral Risk of Terrorist Attacks

LowLow Risk of Terrorist Attacks

The Fullerton Fire Department provides a variety of programs designed to protect the lives and property of the inhabitants of the City of Fullerton from the adverse effects of fires, sudden medical emergencies, or exposure to dangerous conditions. The department is composed of three sections; Administration, Operations/Training, and the Fire Prevention Division.

Administration

Administration is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of the department. Additionally, Administration oversees the City's disaster preparedness plan.

Operations/Training

Operations/Training is responsible for providing continuous service for fire control and suppression, rescue, and medical aid, and the Paramedic Subscription Program. Operations/Training also provides emergency response for controlling Hazardous Materials Incidents. Operations/Training is responsible for providing: state and federally mandated training, ongoing continuing education related to hazardous materials, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and paramedic recertification. Additionally, the training function includes updating personnel in new technologies and methodologies to ensure preparedness for the broad range of situations to which the Fire Department responds.

Fire Prevention Division

The Fire Prevention Division conducts ongoing inspections for the purpose of life safety, reduction in property loss, weed and rubbish abatement, and the enforcement of federal, state and local fire regulations. The Fire Prevention Division is also responsible for determining fire cause and investigating suspicious fires. The Fire Prevention Division conducts inspections related to hazardous materials and underground storage tank regulations.

The Fire Prevention Division is active in the Water Watchers program and periodically offers drowning prevention classes. Please call the Fire Prevention Division at (714) 738-5352 for further information. For additional drowning prevention information please check out the following websites:

News
Fullerton's Firefighters and Police Officers offer holiday safety hints
 Busy shoppers, brightly decorated homes and family get-togethers are all signs that point to the fact the holiday season is upon us. But it’s the other “signs” of the holiday season that concern firefighters: homes burned and families devastated by fire caused by some of the very features which make this time so special.
Updated information on Firefighter recruitment
 Firefighter recruitment is now closed.  This information is for those who have already submitted their application.
Fire Department offers water safety classes

In the time it takes you to make a phone call or answer the doorbell, a child can drown – often in a bathtub, and often in as little as one inch of water.

4/24/2009: Eye on Influenza: Swine Influenza
 April 24, 2009: Unique swine influenza virus detected in Southern California, Texas, and Mexico raises concern for human-to-human transmission.  http://www.cdc.gov/flu/swine/investigation.htm ( View PDF )
City to launch emergency notification system soon
 “AlertOC” has the capacity to send notifications of emergency conditions to registered participants within minutes via phone, cell phone, email and text.  The primary use of the system is to disseminate messages pertaining to the health or safety of a community, and can include such situations as major fires, flooding, missing persons and road closures.
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