Kings County Fire Department

Kings County Fire Department The Kings County Fire Department strives to promote, preserve and protect the public safety and security of all members of the community.
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Kings County Fire Department protects a county with a population of approximately 153,000 residents. We respond to an approximate 1,392 square mile region through a combination of 10 stations and one headquarters office with 89 full time employees. Our goal is to serve our communities with the best in fire protection and offer a professional and dedicated response when citizens of Kings County cal

l upon us for help. Kings County Fire Department primarily serves the rural areas of our county, and provides contractual services to the Cities of Avenal and Corcoran. Our Department has experienced a continual increase in the number of emergency calls received since 1985. Kings County Fire Department responds to over 5,100 calls annually, averaging nearly 14 calls daily. Calls include structure, vehicle, wildland and grass fires, medical aids, traffic accidents, hazardous materials incidents and various public assistance calls. Our Department has met all challenges head-on through aggressive training, hard work and the professionalism of a dedicated staff and has established a reputation as one of the leaders in the fire service. Kings County Fire Department looks forward to maintaining that reputation and providing continued service to the citizens of the County of Kings.

03/30/2026

AVENAL, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Kings County Fire Department is calling out the City of Avenal for its plans to hold an event at a venue where “there are fire and life safety concerns.& #8221…

12/18/2025

Please see our latest video regarding fire safety tips during the holidays.

Support our Kings County Firefighters Local 3747 by voting for the photo they submitted to Active911. Every vote counts.
07/11/2023

Support our Kings County Firefighters Local 3747 by voting for the photo they submitted to Active911. Every vote counts.

Kings County firefighters are in the running to win a photo competition that highlights them in action.Active911, a software company that offers tech-based solu

We would like to extend our congratulations on the promotion to Fire Apparatus Engineer to Shane Hernandez, Richard Torr...
07/07/2023

We would like to extend our congratulations on the promotion to Fire Apparatus Engineer to Shane Hernandez, Richard Torres, Russ Tuman Jr. and Joseph Collins. Today they finished their Engineer Academy and received their new helmets and badges from Fire Chief Lynch. All four of these men started in our department as firefighters and have worked hard to achieve this next step in their career.

Thank you to Scott and Mr. Okie for all the hard work they put in.
07/03/2023

Thank you to Scott and Mr. Okie for all the hard work they put in.

Please come out and support this amazing event and the Sousa family.
06/25/2023

Please come out and support this amazing event and the Sousa family.

🎟️Save the date🎟️ We are throwing a Birthday Carnival for Aiden’s 10th birthday!! Come bring the kids out for a fun filled day. Wristbands are now on sale!! You can pay cash or Venmo -sousa-memorial There will be games, bounce houses and food! All proceeds will go towards Aiden Sousa Memorial Fund! We also will be handing out 100 life vests!!

We are sadend to announce the passing of Retired Battalion Chief Wayne Franks. The family and the Department will be hos...
05/03/2023

We are sadend to announce the passing of Retired Battalion Chief Wayne Franks. The family and the Department will be hosting a memorial service for Chief Franks at The Armona Fire Station on May 6, 2023 at 11:00 am.

Marshall Wayne Franks, a resident of Hanford, California, passed away on April 26, 2023, at the age of 74. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Born on June 6, 1948, in Los Angeles, Wayne's family moved around central and southern California before settling in Covina. He was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War and served in Germany, where his son Christopher was born in 1970. After returning to the states, Wayne began working at Gemco, where he met Winona. They were married, and Wayne started working for Graybar in the Los Angeles area before being transferred to Arizona, where they lived for a year. Wayne then moved his family back to Winona's hometown in the Central Valley, settling in Armona, where his son Adam was born in 1980. The family then moved to Hanford, CA where they stayed.

Wayne served the Kings County Fire Department for almost 27 years, becoming the first person to attend the Fire Academy and the youngest to be promoted to Captain. He ultimately rose to the rank of Battalion Chief. He retired from the fire service in 2003.

Wayne was a devoted husband to Winona for over 50 years. He is survived by his children Adam (Stephanie) and Christopher (Lyn) Franks, grandchildren Ryan, Courtney, Justin, Lyndsey, and Nick, and great-grandchildren Lincoln and Nicholas.
He is also survived by his sister Barbara (Don) Young, brother Larry Franks and sister-in-laws Mavis Mayo, Freda Wilson, Teri Franks and Dani Franks. As well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Marshall Wayne Franks will be remembered for his dedicated service to the Kings County Fire Department, his love for his family, and his passion for woodworking and fishing. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

A service and reception will be held on May 6th at 11 am at the Armona Fire Station 5, located at 11235 14th Avenue, Armona, CA 93202. The Kings County Fire Department will honor Wayne for his years of service to the community.

This week is Construction Safety week. Today The Kings County Fire Department, Hanford Fire Department, American Ambulan...
05/02/2023

This week is Construction Safety week. Today The Kings County Fire Department, Hanford Fire Department, American Ambulance of Kings County and Dragados Flatiron teamed up for a demonstration. Fire crews worked hand and hand with High Speed Rail workers to preform a rescue from the top of the High Speed Rail Platform.

Sandbag locations in Kings County.
03/10/2023

Sandbag locations in Kings County.

03/10/2023

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