Petaluma Fire Department
Celebrates 150 Years of Service

City of Petaluma, California

The Petaluma Fire Department passed an important milestone back in 2007 when it marked the 150th anniversary of the Fire Department's service to the Petaluma community.

One of the oldest organized Fire Departments in California, the Petaluma Fire Department was founded on the heels of a devastating fire that nearly leveled the young town.  From this event, the Fire Department has continued to proudly serve the Petaluma Community, providing assistance for any and all emergencies. 

150th Anniversary Patch

How long is 150 years?  Well, consider that the Petaluma Fire Department was founded when Franklin Pierce was the President of the United States, and so far has been witness to 30 other presidents.  When the decision was made to form an organized Fire Department in Petaluma, the Civil War had not even begun, and 9 major American wars have passed since. 

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Contact Information

Larry B. Anderson, Fire Chief

Michael Ahlin,
Battalion Chief - Operations

Dan Epperson,
Battalion Chief - EMS

Jeff Holden,
Battalion Chief - Training

Russ Rasmussen,
Battalion Chief - Communications

Cary Fergus
Acting Fire Marshal

Petaluma Fire Department Location:
198 ‘D’ St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
phone: 707.778.4390
alternative emergency phone:
707.762.4545
fax: 707.762.4547
email:
firedept@ci.petaluma.ca.us

Fire Prevention Bureau Location:
22 Bassett Street
Cary Fergus
Acting Fire Marshal
phone: 707.778.4389
fax: 707.776.3642
mailing address:
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952

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