The El Centro Fire Department is a public safety organization with a mission to protect life, property and the environment through its mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery actions. The Fire Department staffs 3 fire stations, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a minimum of 10 personnel. Each station runs 1 Paramedic Assessment Unit and cross staffs additional rescue apparatus. ECFD is currently budgeted for 3 non-sworn staff members and 40 sworn positions. The department is currently comprised of the following : 

 – Fire and Emergency Medical Services

 – Fire Administration

 – Fire Prevention

Firestations:

• Station 1 – 775 State St.
• Station 2 – 900 S. Dogwood Ave.
• Station 3 – 1910 N. Waterman Ave.

Apparatus/Fleet Profile:

• Fire Engines – 5
• Aerial Apparatus (75′ Quint) – 1 
• Rescue Squad – 2
• Mobile Air Machine
• OES Urban Search and Rescue Type 2 Trailer
• Hazardous Material Response Unit (Countywide Unit)