Downey Fire Department

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The fire department was established in 1957, is comprised of four fire stations, 109 employees, has an ISO Class 1 rating, and responds to 32 calls daily.

The Downey Fire Department consists of nearly 130 employees providing a variety of comprehensive fire and life-safety services to the community of 113,607 residents located in Southeast Los Angeles County. The 12.7 square mile city is protected by an Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 1 rated fire department, operating out of 4 strategically located fire stations. These stations house four Engine Companies, one Ladder Truck Company, four Basic Life Support (BLS) Ambulances, one Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Heavy Rescue Unit, and one Command Vehicle. Twenty one sworn firefighters are on-duty every day throughout the year. The Department consists of six Divisions: Administration, Operations, Emergency Medical Services, Prevention, Communications, and Emergency Preparedness. The Downey Fire Department responds to approximately 11,000 emergency incidents annualy. The DFCC Communications Center proudly provides 911 fire and EMS dispatching services to LA Area E cities of Compton, Downey and Santa Fe Springs fire departments.

11/01/2026

Remember...change your clocks, change your batteries. Replace the batteries in your smoke alarms. If its more than ten years old, it's time to replace it.

10/27/2026

***TRAFFIC ALERT***

***UPDATE***

Tuesday 10/27/2026 5:05PM

All lanes have been reopened. There will be no further updates.

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***UPDATE***

Tuesday 10/27/2026 4:45PM

Westbound lanes have been opened. Eastbound lanes remain closed as crews remain on scene.
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Tuesday 10/27/2026 3:55PM

Downey Fire Department is on scene of a vegetation fire in the San Gabriel Riverbed. Florence Ave. is closed between Lesterford Ave. and Little Lake Rd. Please avoid the area or plan alternate routes.

Updates will be provided as available.

10/16/2026

It is with great sadness that the Downey Fire Department announces the passing of retired Engineer Edward "Ted" Jones. Ted joined Downey Fire Department in 1964, when we was hired as a firefighter. Serving the Downey community for 28 years, he retired in 1992 as a Fire Engineer. He will always be remembered as a quiet professional who was dedicated to serving our city. Our deepest condolences go out to the Jones family.

Please keep the family of Engineer Jones in your thoughts.

10/14/2026

It is with great sadness that the Downey Fire Department announces the passing of retired Firefighter Bill Rosie, on October 10. Bill joined Downey Fire Department in October 1966, when we was hired as a firefighter. Serving the Downey community for 34 years, he retired in 2000. Our deepest condolences go out to the Rosie family.

Please keep the family of Firefighter Rosie in your thoughts.

10/12/2026

Week 1 is done for 2026 Bravo Class. These Firefighter recruits have a long and difficult training tower ahead of them. Donning and doffing personal protective equipment in under 2 minutes is paramount for firefighters. Fight hard and win big 2026 Bravo!

10/01/2026

It is with great sadness that the Downey Fire Department announces the passing of retired Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic Steve Baldwin. Steve embraced life with his passion for surfing and skiing. Our deepest condolences go out to the Baldwin family. There is a gathering of family and friends scheduled in Sunset Beach, which was a favorite of his.

Please keep the family of Steve in your thoughts.

09/23/2026

***TRAFFIC ALERT***

***UPDATE***
Wednesday 9/23 9:35AM

All lanes of Woodruff Ave. have been reopened.

There will be no further updates.

Wednesday 9/23 7:00 AM

Downey Fire Department is on scene of a traffic collision on Woodruff Ave. All traffic on Woodruff Ave. is being diverted between Imperial Hwy. and Washburn Rd. Please avoid the area.

Updates will be provided as available.

09/08/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT NOTICE

All impacted traffic signals are restored and now operational.

We appreciate your patience.

09/08/2026

CITY WATER OUTAGE NOTICE

UPDATE: The City has restored water service and access to water is now available.

We appreciate your patience.

07/26/2026

Address

11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA
90241

Telephone

+15626226758

Website

http://www.downeyca.org/, https://www.instagram.com/cityofdowneyfiredepartment/

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