James Beery
Fire Chief
842 Salem St.
P.O. Box 3420
Chico, CA 95927-3420
PH: (530) 897-3400
FAX: (530) 895-4931
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City of Chico Fire Department
Proudly Serving Chico Since 1873
Our Mission: To provide the highest quality fire, rescue and emergency services to the Chico Community in a caring and professional manner.
Announcements
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Chico Fire Dept: Then and Now
The fire department has gone through many changes since its beginning back in 1873. Learn about both our history and our present.
Company 1
Company 1 Volunteer Firefighters are an integral part of the City fire protection system. Learn what they do and how you can become a member.
Emergency Medical Services
An overview of Emergency Medical Services provided by the Fire Department
Fire Apparatus
Information on City fire apparatus and a kids tour of a fire engine and aerial ladder truck.
Fire Prevention & Life Safety
Presentations and educational programs on many safety topics like home fire safety, water safety, fire extinguisher use, flammable liquids, and more.
Fire Stations
Information and statistics on the six fire stations and the Fire Training Center of the Chico Fire Department.
Mutual Aid
Explanation of how fire agencies assist each other and how the Chico Urban Area Fire and Rescue Agreement works.
Special Teams
A preview of the specialized resources used for technical resues and hazardous materials response. Get more information on how Technical Rescue, Hazardous Materials Response, and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing are provided.
What it Takes to Become a Firefighter
An overview of the process of becoming a firefighter. Information on specific job descriptions can be found on the Human Resources page.
Get the Latest
For information on the most recent events or new information about the fire department.
Fire and Safety Training Camp
A camp for teenagers aged 16-19 who would like to participate in hands-on activities and physical training aimed at empowering and building confidence through personal experiece. A "day-in-the-life-of" firefighters, police officers, paramedics and rescurers.
Chico's Steamer No. 2 at Kendall Hall, California State University, Chico.
Chico's 1910 horse drawn Steamer in San Francisco at Great Earthquake and Fire Remembrance.
New aircraft rescue firefighting vehicle.