Kern County Fire Department

Kern County Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Bakersfield, CA. Operating out of 47 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 5642 Victor ST, Bakersfield, CA, 93308-4056.

661-391-7000

661-399-2915

Mailing: 5642 Victor ST, Bakersfield, CA, 93308-4056

615 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

535

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

80

Total Calls
60,656
Fire Calls
8.1%
EMS Calls
61.9%
Other Calls
30%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
8m 59s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.5
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (13346 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
39m 5s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
8.1% (4,905 calls)
Total EMS Calls
61.9% (37,552 calls)
Total Other Calls
30% (18,199 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Month
July (5,691 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (13346 calls)
Avg. Response Time
8m 59s
Avg. Call Duration
39m 5s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.5
Mutual Aid Received
427
Mutual Aid Given
1,654