Kern County Fire Department Rosedale Station 67, 14341 Brimhall Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93314, US

The Kern County Fire Department provides fire suppression and prevention services for more than 500,000 citizens and protects an area spread over an area of nearly 8,000 square miles. With a work force of more than 540 firefighters, the department operates over 40 fire stations. It also has mutual aid agreements with neighboring fire suppression organizations. The Kern County Fire Department specializes in arson investigation, hazardous materials mitigation, emergency medical and rescue services. In addition, it maintains fire apparatus that include a helicopter air van, engines, ladder trucks, dozers and command vehicles, water tenders. The department offers emergency preparedness programs and relief services following disasters, such as earthquake and flood. The Kern County Fire Department provides training and public education programs.