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Yesterday at approximately 9:30 a.m., Bakersfield Fire Department crews responded to a HazMat Level 1 oil spill incident...
05/27/2026

Yesterday at approximately 9:30 a.m., Bakersfield Fire Department crews responded to a HazMat Level 1 oil spill incident near Stockdale Hwy and Allen Rd.
BFD’s Type 1 HazMat Team quickly contained the spill, protected nearby storm drains, and worked alongside the City of Bakersfield Streets Department to safely mitigate the incident and reopen the roadway.

Today, the Bakersfield Fire Department joins our community in honoring and remembering the brave men and women who made ...
05/25/2026

Today, the Bakersfield Fire Department joins our community in honoring and remembering the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Memorial Day is a time to pause, reflect, and remember those who gave their lives protecting the freedoms we are privileged to enjoy.

We honor their courage, their service, and their sacrifice. We will never forget.

05/10/2026

To the incredible Mothers in the Bakersfield Fire Department, your dedication, strength, and heart make our department stronger. Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing women who balance duty, family, and everything in between. We are grateful for you.

05/08/2026

April 24th – Multiple reports came in of a house fire. Our crews arrived on scene and received word that there may have been one or two people inside the structure. Bakersfield Fire Department made entry and conducted a search. Everyone was accounted for and safely out of the building with no injuries reported. Thanks to the quick actions of our firefighters, the fire was brought under control in under five minutes.

05/01/2026

There’s still time to come out for lunch at Outback Steakhouse and support a wonderful cause!

The Bakersfield Firefighters Burn Foundation is raising money to help send kids to camp this year. Stop by before 2 p.m., make a small donation, and help support an incredible benefit for our community.

A big thank you to R&L Dismantling on Edison Highway for their generous support of the Bakersfield Fire Department today...
04/28/2026

A big thank you to R&L Dismantling on Edison Highway for their generous support of the Bakersfield Fire Department today. Thanks to their donation of vehicles, training space, and time, our firefighters were able to sharpen their vehicle extrication skills while simulating the rescue of a trapped victim in a severe traffic collision. Partnerships like this help ensure our crews stay prepared to serve our community at the highest level. We truly appreciate your support!

04/27/2026

Two great ways to connect with your firefighters this week! Don’t miss out!

From fire alarm operators of the 50s to today’s Emergency Communications Center, the mission has always been the same.Be...
04/23/2026

From fire alarm operators of the 50s to today’s Emergency Communications Center, the mission has always been the same.
Behind every call is a calm, steady voice—guiding responders and serving our community when it matters most.
Today, our dispatchers operate in a joint communications facility, handling more than 320,000 calls each year and supporting response across over 8,000 square miles for the City of Bakersfield and Kern County.
They may not be seen on scene, but they are always there.
We appreciate our dispatchers, past and present, for their professionalism, dedication, and commitment to service.

Photo of Bakersfield Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Operators in 1950: L TO R-
Roberta Flem, Lulu C. Young, Betty Hollibaugh, Lois Broswell.

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2101 H Street
Bakersfield, CA
93301

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