Hanford Fire Department

05/28/2026

Only YOU can prevent (garbage truck) fires!

Today, not one but TWO of our Solid Waste vehicles caught fire because of improperly disposed items (hot coals and pool chemicals, specifically). Thankfully, no City workers were injured and the flames were largely contained.

However, we'd like to take this opportunity to remind both our residential and commercial customers to PLEASE do the following:

• Allow charcoal and fireplace ashes to cool completely for several days before disposal
• Place cooled ashes in a metal container away from combustible materials
• Dispose of household batteries and hazardous chemicals through approved recycling or hazardous waste programs
• Never place flammable or reactive materials in your trash container

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping keep our staff, equipment, and community safe.

05/28/2026

🎉 PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Rowe on his promotion to Deputy Fire Chief with the City of Hanford Fire Department.

Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Rowe began his fire service career in 1991 as a Volunteer/Paid Call Firefighter and has dedicated more than three decades to serving his community and advancing the fire service profession. He graduated from the Columbia College Firefighter Academy in 1992 and went on to earn an Associate of Science Degree in Fire Technology and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fire Administration with a minor in Fire Investigation.

Chief Rowe began his career firefighter service with the Willow Oak Fire Protection District in 1995. From 1996 to 2000, he served with the Selma Fire Department before joining the City of Hanford Fire Department in October 2000 as a Firefighter. Throughout his career with the City of Hanford, he has promoted through the ranks of Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, and Battalion Chief before being appointed Deputy Fire Chief in April 2026.

In addition to his operational leadership experience, Chief Rowe is a Certified Fire Investigator and currently manages the department’s Fire Investigation Team. He also oversees the design and purchasing of the department’s fire apparatus, helping ensure firefighters have safe, effective, and modern equipment to serve the community.

Chief Rowe holds numerous professional certifications, including Firefighter I & II, Company Officer, Chief Officer, and Fire Instructor. He is recognized for his commitment to firefighter safety, professional development, emergency response excellence, and mentorship of future fire service leaders.

We are proud to recognize Chief Rowe’s dedication, leadership, and service to our department and community. Congratulations on this well-deserved promotion!

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

It’s Not Worth It, Hanford!

That’s the message from the Hanford Fire Department as the Fourth of July holiday and illegal fireworks season fast approaches. From boots on the ground to blades in the sky, the department stands ready to enforce its rules against illegal fireworks.

Chief Perkins says it best: "They are extremely dangerous, for all the fun you see it's not worth it, it's not worth it for us to risk someone else's livelihood, someone else's life on a short-term amount of fun."

A couple of reasons to think twice before shooting off these dangerous devices this year:
-Drone technology to help track down offenders
-Change to the Hanford Municipal Code allowing the City to impose up to $10,000 in administrative fines per day ($1,000 per firework)

More info: www.hanfordca.gov/justsayno

05/23/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 2026 🇺🇸

The Hanford Fire Department pauses to honor and remember the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness secured the freedoms we cherish every day.

We stand in gratitude for those who gave everything, and we keep their families, friends, and fellow service members in our hearts.

May we never forget the true meaning of Memorial Day.

❤️🤍💙
rememberandhonor

05/18/2026

Probationary firefighters, Pelayo and Hemaiden, attended the 2026 Bay Area Fire Conference at the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Training facility. These 2 firefighters got a chance to learn new skills from some of the best in the game The skills learned this weekend will be shared back home to increase our service to the community. Some of the skills learned were forceable entry, as well as civilian and firefighter rescue techniques.

05/15/2026

It’s Fire Sprinkler Week! Hundreds of fire departments are taking action, spreading the word online, and hosting powerful live fire demonstrations in their communities, all to raise awareness of the life-saving benefits of home fire sprinklers.

See the difference. Share the message. Save lives.

Check out the campaign’s daily themes and grab free tools for your outreach!

Learn more:
https://homefiresprinkler.org/home-fire-sprinkler-week-2026/

Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition

05/10/2026

❤️🚒 Happy Mother’s Day 2026 🌸

Today we honor and celebrate the incredible women who stand behind the strength of the fire service! To the moms, the wives, and the mothers who raised the heroes we serve beside. 💐

Your love is the steady foundation in an unpredictable world. Your compassion, patience, and sacrifices never go unnoticed. Whether you’re holding down the home front, offering support, or shaping the values that guide us…you are truly the heart behind every call we answer. 🔥

To the moms in the fire service, the wives of firefighters, and the mothers of firefighters….Thank you for your strength, your resilience, and your endless love. ❤️

Today, we celebrate YOU. 🌷

05/06/2026

Your Hanford Fire Department is also looking for a new firefighter!

Firefighter
$6,045 - $7,346/month
Closing date: 06/03/26

To view more information about this recruitment and/or to apply, please visit the City’s website: www.hanfordca.gov/jobs

05/05/2026

The Hanford Fire Department is looking for its next Battalion Chief!

Battalion Chief – Fire Department
$9,743 - $11,845/month
Closing date: 6/1/26

To learn more about this recruitment and/or to apply, please visit the City’s website at www.hanfordca.gov/jobs