Did you know? CDCR Fire Department (CDCR FIRE) operates 23 firehouses at institutions across California.
Each firehouse consists of a Fire Chief who oversees Fire Captains and Incarcerated Firefighters.
While their primary mission is to protect and safeguard institutions, staff, and the incarcerated population, they also respond to emergencies in local communities.
In 2025, CDCR firehouses collectively responded to approximately 10,000 emergency calls – 75% of which were mutual aid requests. CDCR FIRE responds to structural fires, medical aids, car accidents, wildland and vegetation fires, and hazardous materials. #CDCRFIRE
