City of Petaluma - Fire Department

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Mission Statement

The Petaluma Fire Department is committed to professional excellence through a tradition of protecting lives, property, and the environment by providing the highest quality of service in prevention, fire protection, emergency medical services, and community preparedness.

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Statement from the Fire Chief

The Petaluma Fire Department is a full service fire protection and emergency medical service provider, and their employees provide service from the following locations:

Station 1 (Fire Administration) – 198 'D' Street
Station 2 (Training Facility) – 1001 N. McDowell Blvd.
Station 3 – 831 S. McDowell Blvd.
Fire Prevention Office (City Hall) – 22 Bassett Street

Serving and protecting the community of Petaluma is the department's primary goal through public education, through fire prevention and code enforcement, and through emergency response.

If you have a question or concern about the Petaluma Fire Department, please contact me at 707.778.4390, or e-mail at landerson@ci.petaluma.ca.us.

– Larry B. Anderson, Fire Chief

Department Overview

The Petaluma Fire Department provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services for the citizens of the City of Petaluma and southern Sonoma County. This covers approximately 160 square miles and a population of 70,000 people. There are 58 paid personnel on staff, of these 48 are divided among 3 platoons that work 24 hour rotating shifts. The minimum staffing for each shift is 15. This includes the staffing of 3 paramedic engine companies, 1 ladder company, and 2 advanced life support ambulances.

Contact Information

Larry B. Anderson, Fire Chief

Michael Ahlin,
Battalion Chief - Operations

Dan Epperson,
Battalion Chief - EMS

Michael Haberski,
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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