Fire Department · Career
Sierra Madre Fire Department
Sierra Madre, CA · Los Angeles County
The Sierra Madre Fire Department protects the San Gabriel Valley foothill city of Sierra Madre and the adjacent Chantry Flat Recreation Area. Founded in 1921, it operated as a volunteer department for nearly a century before becoming a full-service career department on September 1, 2019.
Today the department is staffed by 16 personnel, one Fire Chief, three Fire Captains, three Fire Engineers, and nine Firefighter/Paramedics, operating out of a single station at 242 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard. Crews work a three-platoon 48/96 schedule.
The department is organized into five divisions, Administration, Operations, EMS, Training, and Fire Prevention, and delivers fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical care. EMS accounts for roughly 65% of call volume, and larger incidents draw battalion chief coverage contracted through the City of Arcadia.
MissionProtecting life, property, and the environment through compassionate and professional service.
The department's public website does not describe a current recruitment process or list open positions. As a small career department affiliated with Sierra Madre Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 5216, hiring would typically run through the City of Sierra Madre.
Prospective candidates should watch the city's employment listings and contact the department directly at (626) 355-3611 or fire@sierramadreca.gov for information on openings and requirements.
Is Sierra Madre Fire Department a career or volunteer department?
It is a full-service career fire department. It operated as a volunteer department from 1921 until transitioning to career staffing on September 1, 2019.
What schedule do firefighters work?
Crews work a three-platoon 48/96 schedule (48 hours on, then 96 hours off), with three shifts (A, B, and C).
How large is the department?
The department has 16 personnel: one Fire Chief, three Fire Captains, three Fire Engineers, and nine Firefighter/Paramedics, operating from a single station.
Are firefighters unionized?
Yes. Personnel are represented by the Sierra Madre Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 5216.
What kind of work does the department handle?
Fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical services. EMS makes up about 65% of call volume, and engines are staffed with paramedics.
How do I apply or get more information?
The fire department's website does not post openings directly. Contact the department at (626) 355-3611 or fire@sierramadreca.gov, and check the City of Sierra Madre's employment listings.