California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is staffed by professional career firefighters and operates under state government authority in El Cajon, CA. Operating out of 25 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 2249 Jamacha RD, El Cajon, CA, 92019-4301.

619-590-3100

619-590-3106

Mailing: 2249 Jamacha RD, El Cajon, CA, 92019-4301

312 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

300

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

12

Total Calls
1,511
Fire Calls
30.6%
EMS Calls
1.5%
Other Calls
67.9%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
14m 28s
Avg. Personnel Responding
9.1
Most Common Call Type
Dispatched & canceled en route
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (379 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
2h 15m 11s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
30.6% (463 calls)
Total EMS Calls
1.5% (22 calls)
Total Other Calls
67.9% (1,026 calls)
Generic Call Type
Good Intent Call
Most Common Call Type
Dispatched & canceled en route
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
November (167 calls)
Busiest District
2 (290 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (379 calls)
Avg. Response Time
14m 28s
Avg. Call Duration
2h 15m 11s
Avg. Personnel Responding
9.1
Mutual Aid Received
187
Mutual Aid Given
138