The Berkeley Fire Department (BFD) provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the city of Berkeley, California, United States as well as the University of California, Berkeley.
History In 1877, volunteer fire companies were first organized. On October 22, 1904 the Berkeley City Hall was destroyed by a fire and shortly thereafter a paid department was formed. In 1914, the Berkeley Fire Department became the first department west of the Mississippi to be fully motorized. In 1923, over 600 homes and businesses were destroyed by the 1923 Berkeley, California fire. In 1977, the fire department placed ambulances into service and took over the responsibility of emergency medical transport from the police department. In 1986, the department began providing paramedic level emergency medical services to the city. In 1991, 63 homes in Berkeley burned down during the Oakland firestorm of 1991.
Stations & Equipment The Berkeley Fire Department operates out of 7 Fire Stations, located throughout the city. Beginning in July 2017 the Berkeley Fire Department has added staffing for a 4th ambulance.
Fire Station NumberAddressEngine CompanyTruck CompanyMedic UnitCommand UnitWildland EngineSpecial Operations UnitsOther Units12442 Eighth Street Engine 1 Medic 1 Water Tender 1 Reserve Ambulance22029 Berkeley Way Engine 2 Truck 2 Medic 2 Battalion 2 Ems 2 Wildland engine 602 Type 6 HazMat 2 Reserve Truck Reserve Ambulance32710 Russell Street Engine 3 Medic 3 41900 Marin Avenue Engine 4 1912 Segrave (Parade Engine) Reserve Engine52680 Shattuck Avenue Engine 5 Truck 5 Medic 5 Wildland engine 305 Type 3 Reserve Engine6999 Cedar Street Engine 6 Reserve Engine 73000 Shasta Road Engine 7 Cal OES Engine 2612 Type 6 QRV 7
See also
Berkeley Oakland Fire Department Alameda County Fire Department
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