Area Served[]
The Pasadena Fire Department (PFD) provides fire protection and emergency medical services for the city of Pasadena, located 11 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles, in the northwestern portion of the San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County, Southern California, The city's name is derived from the Native American Tongva name of the area which was "Pasakeg-na". Incorporated as a city on June 19, 1886, Pasadena has a population of approximately 142,250, which swells to over 240,000 during the day, and encompasses an area covering 23.11 square miles, Pasadena is bordered by the unincorporated community of Altadena to the north, the cities of Sierra Madre and Arcadia to the east, the unincorporated community of East San Gabriel, the Los Angeles City neighborhood of Highland Park and the cities of San Marino and South Pasadena to the south, the Los Angeles City neighborhood of Eagle Rock and the City of Glendale to the west, and the City of La Cañada Flintridge to the northwest.
Mutual Aid[]
The Pasadena Fire Department has mutual aid agreements with the Los Angeles County Fire Department and, through Verdugo Fire Communications Services, with the Alhambra Fire Department, the Arcadia Fire Department, the Burbank Fire Department, the Glendale Fire Department, the Hollywood Burbank Airport Fire Department, Monrovia Fire & Rescue, the Montebello Fire Department, the Monterey Park Fire Department. the San Gabriel Fire Department, the San Marino Fire Department, the Sierra Madre Fire Department and the South Pasadena Fire Department.
Department Profile[]
The Pasadena Fire Department is budgeted for 181 full-time firefighters and 20 administrative support staff and has a daily staffing of 54 firefighters. Its resources include eight fire stations, an accredited fire academy, and 18 front-line emergency apparatus. These are comprised of eight engine companies, two aerial ladder truck companies, six paramedic rescue ambulances, and two battalion chiefs, working three 24-hour alternating shifts. Each fire engine is staffed with one captain, one engineer, and two firefighters, at least one of which is a paramedic; the two ladders trucks are staffed with one captain, one engineer and two firefighters; the rescue ambulances are staffed with two firefighter/paramedics and the command vehicles with one battalion chief. All personnel are Basic Life Support (BLS) certified. PFD also cross staffs one Type I Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) vehicle, one Type 6 wildland patrol vehicle, one strike team command vehicle, one rescue air cushion unit, one air utility and one water tender. In 2021, the Pasadena Fire responded to 17,023 emergency calls for service: 3,194 were fire related and 13,144 were medical related.
Dispatch[]
The Pasadena Fire Department is part of a regional fire and emergency services delivery system referred to as the Verdugo Communications System/Unified Response, located in the neighboring city of Glendale, which provides dispatch services for 13 local agencies in the San Gabriel Valley and outside. As a participating agency, the Pasadena Fire Department has agreed, along with the 12 other member jurisdictions, to eliminate jurisdictional borders for fire resource responses.
California Regional Task Force 4[]
The Pasadena Fire Department is the sponsoring agency of California Office of Emergency Services Regional Task Force 4 (CA-RTF-4).
History[]
The Pasadena Fire Department was established on October 8, 1887 to mitigate emergencies within its jurisdiction. It moved into its first formal and permanent station in 1889. Before that time, the Pasadena firefighters had been housed in a ramshackle structure and summoned by a church bell. There were 24 firemen for two shifts in 1889. From its original single station, hose cart, and hook and ladder rig, the Department grew to meet needs by adding personnel equipment, which included a motorized ambulance in 1930. PFD has maintained an ISO Class 1 rating since 2015. They are one of five Class 1 agencies in LA County. The Ronald McDonald House Pasadena at 763 Pasadena Avenue is often referred to as "Station 35" due to the support of, and involvement from, Pasadena firefighters.
Fire Stations[]
| Station | Address | In Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 135 South Fair Oaks Avenue | 1960-July 18, 2022 July 13, 2023-present [1] |
Closed for seismic upgrading. |
| Temporary 31 | 95 Alessandro Place | Jul. 18, 2022-Jul. 13, 2023 |
Apparatus Roster[]
- All pump/tank measurements are in US gallons.
- Shop number in brackets after unit number.
- California license plate denoted by CA#
Fire Station 31 - 135 South Fair Oaks Avenue ("The Big House" Old Pasadena)[]
Built 1960
- Battalion 31 -
- Engine 31 - 2024 Pierce Arrow XT 6700 (1750/500/30F) (SN#38194-01)
- Truck 31 (0397) - 2017 Seagrave Marauder II (-/-/100' Patriot tractor-drawn) (SN#76425)
- Rescue Ambulance 31 - 2024 Ford E-450 / North Star Type III 167" module (SO#4183-3)
- Engine 731 (Reserve) (2322) - 2014 Seagrave Marauder II (1750/500/30F) (CA#1478620) (Ex-Engine 31)
- Rescue Ambulance 731 (Reserve) (0961) - 2010 Chevrolet Express 4500 / North Star Type III (CA#1372970) (Ex-Rescue Ambulance 36)
- Antique - 1909 Seagrave chemical engine (Ex-Chemical Engine No. 5) (Restored and preserved at the Pasadena Fire Museum, part of Fire Station 31)
Fire Station 32 - 2424 East Villa Street[]
- Engine 32 - 2024 Seagrave Attacker
- Truck 32 - 2024 Pierce Arrow XT 6700 (-/-/107' Ascendant tractor-drawn) (SN#42082)
- USAR 32 (2133) - 2006 Spartan Gladiator Classic / SVI tractor-drawn triple-axle combination rescue
- Rescue Air Cushion 32 - 1980 Chevrolet C/K 4x4
- Rescue Ambulance 32 - 2024 Ford F-550 / Road Rescue UltraMedic Type I
- Rescue Ambulance 732 (Reserve) (0962) - 2010 Chevrolet Express 4500 / North Star Type III (CA#1372969) (Ex-Rescue Ambulance 36, ex-Rescue Ambulance 31)
- REMS - ATV
Fire Station 33 - 515 North Lake Avenue[]
- Engine 33 - 2022 Pierce Arrow XT 6700 (1750/500/30F) (SN#36843) (CA#1642274)
- Rescue Ambulance 33 - 2024 Ford F-550 / Road Rescue UltraMedic Type I
- Truck 731 (Reserve) (1910) - 1995 Seagrave Marauder TT08DH (-/-/100' tractor-drawn) (SN#76299) (Ex-Truck 31)
- Engine 733 (Reserve) (2098) - 2006 Pierce Dash 2000 (1500/500/30F) (SN#17372-01) (Ex-Engine 36)
- Rescue Ambulance 733 (Reserve) (1750) - 2007 Ford E-450 / Road Rescue Type III (CA#1094587) (Ex-Rescue Ambulance 39)
- Battalion 31
Fire Station 34 - 1360 East Del Mar Boulevard[]
- Rescue Cart 2 - 2011 Club Car XRT1550SE 4x4 ATV
- Battalion 3 (3159) - 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (CA#1353843)
- Engine 34 - 2024 Pierce Arrow XT 6700 (1750/500/30F) (SN#38194-02)
- Rescue Ambulance 34 - 2024 Ford F-550 / Road Rescue UltraMedic Type I
- Battalion 703 (Reserve) (1937) - 2003 GMC Suburban (CA#1155406)
- Rescue Ambulance 734 (Reserve) - 2007 Ford E-450 / Road Rescue Type III (CA#1274396)
- Strike Team Unit Leader (2106) - Ford F-250 Super Crew 4x4 w/ ARE canopy (CA#1191338)
Fire Station 36 - 1140 North Fair Oaks Avenue[]
- Engine 36 (3407) - 2019 Seagrave Capitol DB50C2 (1750/500/30F) (SN#78K37) (CA#1445466)
- Rescue Ambulance 36 - 2024 Ford F-450 4x4 / North Star Type I 171" module ambulance (SO#4107-1)
- Rescue Ambulance 736 (Reserve) (0952) - 2007 Ford E-450 / Road Rescue Type III (CA#1008665)
Fire Station 37 - 3430 East Foothill Boulevard[]
- Engine 37 (3403) - 2024 Seagrave Capitol (1500/500) (SN#78L31)
- Rescue Ambulance 37 - 2024 Ford E-450 / North Star Type III 167" module (SO#4184-3)
- Water Tender 37 (0259) - 2010 Kenworth T370 / Pierce Contender (500/2500) (SN#7517-09113021)
- Utility 37 - Ford F-550 Super Crew DRW 4x4 (CA#1155424)
Fire Station 38 - 1150 Linda Vista Avenue[]
- Engine 38 (2321) - 2014 Seagrave Marauder II (1750/500/30F)
- Patrol 38 (1900) - 2000 Ford F-550 DRW 4x4 / BME Type 6 wildland (250/400)
- Engine 738 (2097) - 2006 Pierce Dash 2000 (1500/500/30F) (SN#17372-02) (CA#1274464) (Ex-Engine 33)
Fire Station 39 - 50 Avenue 64[]
- Engine 39 (2324) - 2014 Seagrave Marauder II (1750/500/30F) (CA#1478617) (Ex-Engine 32)
- Air Utility 39 - 2024 Ford F-550 4x4 / Firematic BRAT walk-around
Fire Training Center - 1500 E Villa Street (Located at the former Jefferson Elementary School)[]
- (2323) - 2014 Seagrave Marauder II pumper (1750/500/30F) (CA#1478618) (Ex-Engine 37)
- (0138) - 1996 Seagrave TB-50-DA pumper (1500/500/30F) (Ex-Engine 36)
- (2097) - 2006 Pierce Dash 2000 pumper (1500/500/30F) (SN#17372-02) (CA#1274464) (Ex-Engine 33)
- (1910) - 1995 Seagrave Marauder TT08DH (-/-/100' tractor-drawn) (SN#76299) (Ex-Truck 31)
Reserve Apparatus[]
- Engine 733 (Reserve) (2098) - 2006 Pierce Dash 2000 (1500/500/30F) (SN#17372-01) (Ex-Engine 36)
- (2323) - 2014 Seagrave Marauder II pumper (1750/500/30F) (CA#1478618) (Ex-Engine 37)
- (2416) - 2014 Seagrave Marauder II pumper (1750/500/30F) (CA#1478619) (Ex-Engine 34)
- (0396) - 2011 Seagrave Marauder II aerial (-/-/100' tractor-drawn) (Ex-Truck 32)
- 2006 Seagrave Marauder II pumper (1750/500/30F) (CA#1344614) (Ex-Engine 39)
- (2097) - 2006 Pierce Dash 2000 pumper (1500/500/30F) (SN#17372-02) (CA#1274464) (Ex-Engine 33)
- (3405) - 2003 Pierce Dash 2000 pumper (1500/500/30F) (SN#14356-02) (CA#1180213) (Ex-Engine 731, ex-Engine 32, ex-Engine 31)
- (3404) - 2003 Pierce Dash 2000 pumper (1500/500/30F) (SN#14356-01) (CA#1212302) (Ex-Engine 734, ex-Engine 34)
Station/Assignment Unknown[]
- 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 / Road Rescue UltraMedic Type I ambulance (Ex-Rescue Ambulance 31)
- 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 / Road Rescue UltraMedic Type I ambulance (CA#1464738) (Ex-Rescue Ambulance 36, ex-Rescue Ambulance 37)
- (0968) - 2016 Chevrolet Express 4500 / North Star Type III ambulance (Ex-Rescue Ambulance-33)
- (2323) - 2014 Seagrave Marauder II pumper (1750/500/30F) (CA#1478618) (Ex-Engine 37)
- (2416) - 2014 Seagrave Marauder II pumper (1750/500/30F) (CA#1478619) (Ex-Engine 34)
- (0396) - 2011 Seagrave Marauder II aerial (-/-/100' tractor-drawn) (Ex-Truck 32)
- (0967) - 2010 Chevrolet Express 4500 / North Star Type III ambulance (CA#1443058) (Ex-Rescue Ambulance 32)
- (0966) - 2010 Chevrolet Express 4500 / North Star Type III (CA#1443057) (Ex-Rescue Ambulance 34)
- 2009 Ford E-450 / Road Rescue Type III ambulance (CA#1315753) (Ex-Rescue Ambulance 233, ex-Rescue Ambulance 37) (Ex-South Pasadena Fire Department (California)]])
- 2006 Seagrave Marauder II pumper (1750/500/30F) (CA#1344614) (Ex-Engine 39)
- 2005 Ford E-450 / Road Rescue Type III ambulance (CA#1282269) (Ex-Rescue Ambulance 736)
- GMC Crew Cab DRW 4x4 (Ex-Utility)
- (3505) - 1994 Seagrave TB-50-DH pumper (1500/500/30F) (Ex-Engine 33) (rig is getting auctioned off soon)
- (3183) - 1992 Seagrave Commander Aerial (Model JT-06DH) (-/-/100' tractor-drawn) (Ex-Truck 32 ) (Ex-Long Beach Fire Department (California) (City is gonna get rid of this rig, it's most likely going to auction and not being returned)
Retired Apparatus[]
- 2023 Pierce Arrow XT 6700 aerial (-/-/107' Ascendant tractor-drawn) (SN#37477) (Ex-Truck 32) (Sold to San Bernardino County Fire Department)
- (3405) - 2003 Pierce Dash 2000 (1500/500/30F) (SN#14356-02) (CA#1180213) (Ex-Engine 731, ex-Engine 32, ex-Engine 31) (Recently Sold at auction)
- (3404) - 2003 Pierce Dash 2000 (1500/500/30F) (SN#14356-01) (CA#1212302) (Ex-Engine 734, ex-Engine 34) (Recently sold at auction on JJ Kane)
- (1869) - 2002 Ford E-450 / Road Rescue Type III ambulance (CA#1141158) (Ex-Rescue Ambulance 732 Reserve, ex-Rescue Ambulance 31)
- (0956) - 2002 Ford E-450 / Road Rescue Type III ambulance (CA#1069169) (Ex-Torrance Fire Department on loan, ex-Rescue Ambulance 731 Reserve)
- (0264) - 1999 KME Renegade aerial (?/?/100' tractor-drawn) (SN#GSO-3802) (Ex-Truck 32)
- (0128) - 1995 Seagrave TB-50-CN pumper (1500/500/30F) (Ex-Engine 738 Reserve, ex-Engine 37, ex-Engine 36)
- 1995 Ford E-450 / Road Rescue Type III ambulance (CA#050470) (Ex-Rescue Ambulance 733 Reserve)
- (1110) - 1992 Seagrave pumper (1500/500/20F) (Ex-Engine 731 Reserve, ex-Engine 31)
- 1991 Seagrave pumper (1500/500/20F) (Ex-Engine 34)
- 1991 Seagrave pumper (1500/500/20F) (Ex-Engine 32)
- 1991 Ford F-350 / MedTec modular Type III ambulance (Ex-Rescue Ambulance 31)
- 1990 Ford F-350 / MedTec modular Type III ambulance (Ex-Rescue Ambulance 34)
- 1990 International / Hesse walk-around (Ex-Heavy Rescue 32])
- 1990 GMC Suburban (CA#040007) (Ex-Battalion 3)
- 1988 Seagrave pumper (1250/500) (Ex-Engine 39)
- 1988 Spartan RS20-2042 / Ward 79 pumper (1250/500) (Ex-Engine 37)
- 1988 Ford F-350 / MedTec modular Type III ambulance (Ex-Rescue Ambulance 36)
- 1987 Chevrolet / Stoner Type III ambulance (Ex-Rescue Ambulance 32)
- 1987 Chevrolet utility box (Ex-Public Education Unit)
- 1987 GMC (Ex-Squad 33 Reserve)
- (0533) - 1985 Seagrave aerial (-/-/100' tractor-drawn) (Ex-Truck 31)
- 1984 Ward Type 6 wildland (100/300) (Ex-Patrol 38)
- 1984 GMC C/K30 (Ex-Repair 3)
- 1983 Seagrave aerial (-/-/100' tractor-drawn) (Ex-Truck 33 Reserve, ex-Truck 32)
- 1983 Spartan RS20-2042 / Ward 79 pumper (1250/500) (Ex-Engine 38)
- 1983 Spartan RS20-2042 / Ward 79 pumper (1250/500) (SN#M-1131) (Ex-Engine 36)
- 1983 Spartan RS20-2042 / Ward 79 pumper (1250/500) (Ex-Engine 31)
- (0136) - 1982 Spartan RS20-2042 / Ward 79 pumper (1250/500) (Ex-Engine 731 Reserve, ex-Engine 32)
- 1981 Chevrolet Type 6 wildland (100/300) (Ex-Patrol 37)
- 1977 Seagrave PT-200 aerial (-/-/100' tractor-drawn) (Closed Cab) (Ex-Truck 32)
- 1975 Seagrave aerial (-/-/100' tractor-drawn) (Ex-Truck 33 Reserve)
- 1975 Howe pumper (1250/500) (Ex-Engine 733 Reserve, ex-Engine 34)
- 1975 Howe pumper (1250/500) (Ex-Engine 735 Reserve, ex-Engine 34)
- 1970 Ward LaFrance pumper (1500/500) (Ex-Engine 39)
- 1967 Crown Firecoach CP150-109 pumper (1250/385) (SN#F-1493) (Ex-Engine 38) (Sold to San Marino Fire Department)
- 1960 Seagrave HS1091 KT100 aerial (-/-/100' tractor-drawn) (SN#L-8095) (Ex-Truck 32)