Fire Department

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia in a patient,[1] and is able to treat them through defibrillation, the application of electrical therapy which stops the arrhythmia, allowing the heart to reestablish an effective rhythm.

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The Administrative Services branch consists of the Fire Chief, the Fire Marshal, one Management Analyst, and two Administrative Assistants who provide technical and clerical support to the department, as well as efficient and courteous service to our citizens. The Administrative Services branch is responsible for the overall management and administration of a variety of programs to ensure that program goals and objectives are successfully accomplished.

Please feel free to contact us regarding Fire Incident Reports, tours of the Fire Stations, fire apparatus demonstrations, Safety Talks, Fire Explorer program, Children’s Fire Safety Trailer, and the annual Spark of Love Toy Drive held each December.

We are located at 35 Cajon St, Suite 12. Our hours of operation are 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Thursday. Phone (909) 798-7600

You can find more about Administrative Services here.

Interim Fire Department Chief

(909) 798 -7600

lwaterhouse@confire.org

Operating under the direction of the Fire Chief, and guided by the California Fire Code (CFC), the goal of the Fire Prevention Division is to safeguard the community from fire through programs ensuring adherence to fire regulations, public education, and mitigation. The division consists of the Fire Marshal, and one Administrative Technician.

You can find out more about the Fire Prevention Division here.

The mission of the Redlands Fire Department Investigation Unit is to determine the origin and cause of all fires and provide the appropriate documentation. To identify and apprehend those persons responsible for the commission of arson and crimes related to arson. The Investigation Unit provides continuous education and public awareness to both internal and external customers of the City of Redlands.

You can find out more about the Investigation Unit here.

The goal of the Fire Training Division is to establish and maintain an acceptable fire control, emergency medical, chemical emergency and specialized team capability through professional development of the Department's personnel resources. The responsibilities of the Fire Training Division include:

• Administering training for all members of the Fire Department
• Recruitment of Fire personnel.
• Development of Standards to determine the best qualified candidate for promotion.
• Regularly scheduled performance standard drills to enhance the Fire Company's skills for fire ground application. Technical training, team training, officer training programs and specialized equipment training are included to accomplish this.

Under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the volunteer inspectors are comprised of individuals seeking an opportunity to gain experience in the field of fire prevention as well as citizens desiring to give back to the community. Currently the City of Redlands has issued more than 3,500 business licenses, all of which require annual fire inspections, the volunteer inspectors provide a valuable resource to assist in meeting that goal.

You can find more about the Volunteer Fire Inspection here.