To the Bakersfield Fire Department, there is nothing more important than the community we serve, and the men and women of this fine organization recognize their responsibility to help ensure the safety of our citizens. In that regard, the philosophy of “service first” has been bestowed upon every member of the Department.

For more than 130 years, our Department has strived to adapt and change as the risks, threats, and challenges to the community have changed. However, I firmly believe that our greatest asset in carrying out the BFD mission is our team of hard-working professionals, dedicated to the delivery of quality public safety service.

                                                                                                Ron Fraze, Fire Chief

                                                                                  Bakersfield FIRE Department