City of Madera
Fire

Department Overview

The Madera City Fire Department is administered by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) pursuant to a cooperative fire protection agreement. Policy direction remains with the Madera City Council and all permanent Fire Department staff are CAL FIRE employees.

Who We Are

The Department provides a multitude of emergency and non-emergency services to the community. Services include: fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical assistance, rescue, public assistance, fire menace standby, safety inspections, and review of building plans for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.

The two City fire stations, located at 317 North Lake and 200 South Schnoor, are staffed 24 hours a day. The Fire Department staffs two fire engines with 3 personnel on each piece of equipment.  Two reserve fire engines are maintained and staffed as needed.

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