On October 27, 2021, the Cambria Fire Department, California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) team performed cliff and ocean rescues in Cambria. We are very lucky to have our own member of the US&R team working for the Cambria Fire Department. Cambria Fire Captain Michael Burkey has been a member of the US&R team since 2017 and participated in the training, along with Cambria…

The Cambria Fire Department encourages residents to prepare for the storm by reviewing the information below. For questions or more information, please contact the Cambria Fire Department non-emergency line at (805) 927-6240. In the event of an emergency, please dial 911.

On October 14, 2021 at 7:51 a.m., the Cambria Fire Department responded to a commercial vehicle that had backed into a gas meter which caused a gas leak at the Cambria Post Office. Firefighters evacuated residents and businesses within a 2 block radius. The gas company secured the gas leak, fire personnel extricated the commercial truck and assisted Cambria postal workers. CAL FIRE, California…

Update 8/1/2022: The Cambria CSD Fire Department is currently accepting applications for one SAFER Firefighter Paramedic. The department is testing to fulfill a potential opening and create a qualifying employment list. This position is open until the needs of the District are met. For first consideration, apply immediately. For more information, please review the position description and…

ARE YOU PREPARED!

The Cambria CSD Fire Department is charged with the task of providing a reasonable degree of fire and life safety protection to the citizens and visitors to our town. The adoption of the California Fire Code and Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) code, together with more restrictive local amendments provides a reasonable and established means of adequately protecting life, the environment and property…

The Cambria Fire Department will be accepting non-perishable, unexpired food items and new unwrapped toys at the Fire Department's front door from October 11, 2021 through December 17, 2021. The Season of Hope partners will work with local food banks and toy agencies to distribute the items to local residents in need. 

During the month of October, your Cambria Firefighters will be wearing Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirts to support finding a cure. 

The Cambria CSD Fire Department is currently accepting applications for the Reserve Firefighter position. The position is open until filled. For more information, please review the position description and announcement below or contact Haley Dodson at (805) 927-6240. 

This year’s theme "Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety" covers the different sounds alarms make, and the action needed based on that sound, which is critical to preventing injury and death from fire. The theme pays particular attention to smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and alert devices that meet the needs of people who are deaf or hard of hearing. These includes strobe lights, low frequency…