Fire Chief Nick Dunn
2009 - Present

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Please Dial 9-1-1 for Emergencies
Non-Emergency: (661) 324-6551

Fire Administration
5642 Victor Street
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Phone: (661) 391-7000
Fax: (661) 399-2915
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8 AM -5 PM

Fire Station 74 (Ridgecrest)
139 East Las Flores
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone: (760) 375-8466

Fire Station 77 (Ridgecrest Heights)
815 West Dolphin Avenue
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone: (760) 371-2181

Mission Statement

The Kern County Fire Department is dedicated to protecting life and property by providing effective public education, fire prevention and emergency services.
We are committed to proudly serve our community in the safest, most professional and efficient manner.

About KCFD

The Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) is an organization comprised of over 625 permanent employees protecting an area which spans over 8,000 square miles.

We provide fire protection services for over 500,000 citizens living in the unincorporated areas of Kern County and the cities of Arvin, Delano, Maricopa, McFarland, Ridgecrest, Shafter, Taft, Tehachapi and Wasco. Over 546 uniformed firefighters are stationed in 46 fire stations throughout Kern County. Added to this, the Kern County Fire Department has 14 Mutual Aid Agreements with neighboring fire suppression organizations to further strengthen the emergency services available to our customers.

Firefighter Duties Includes:

• Fire Suppression
• Emergency Medical Services
• Hazardous Materials Mitigation
• Fire Prevention
• Rescue
• Air Operations
• Training and Public Education
• Arson Investigation
• Apparatus Maintenance