The Montebello Fire Department's (MFD) Fire Operations Division (Suppression, Wildland, Hazmat, Urban Search and Rescue, EMS) mission and objective is to save lives, conserve property and minimize impact with efficient and effective response to fires, floods, medical emergencies, hazardous material releases, extrication incidents and other rescue calls while also providing non-emergency public assistance as needed. The shift battalion chief is responsible for the day-to-day activities performed by the line personnel, the division is staffed by 56 sworn fire personnel assigned to three shifts (Shift A, B, & C). To support this objective, MFD participates in automatic and mutual aid agreements with neighboring fire jurisdictions, as well as state agencies. MFD Firefighter/Paramedics provide emergency medical services, pre-hospital emergency medical care and patient stabilization while assisting with transportation (CARE Ambulance) to nearby medical facilities as necessary.
The Montebello Fire Department's Fire Operations Division (FOD) is made up of 56 sworn fire personnel including Battalion Chiefs (3), Captains (12), Fire Engineers (13), Firefighter/Paramedics (24) and Paramedic Trainees (4). These members serve across three different shifts, which are designated by the letters A, B and C.
FOD provides firefighting capability, emergency medical response, and other emergency services including wildland services. On a daily basis, FOD staffs three fire engines and one ladder truck across three different fire stations that are strategically located within the city. Montebello is the fourth busiest fire department of the 13 agencies (14 public and 2 industrial) served by the Verdugo Fire Communications Center.
FOD also oversees the Firefighter Auxiliary (18+ years old) and the Youth Fire Explorer (12-17 years old) Programs. Currently, FOD responds to nearly 8,000 calls for service each year, with 75% of the Montebello service incidents being medical in nature.
These are the men and women fighting fires and providing emergency medical services when needed.