The Montebello Fire Department's (MFD) Fire Operations Division mission and objective is to save lives, conserve property and minimize impact with efficient and effective response to fires, floods, medical emergencies, hazardous material releases, extrication incidents and other rescue calls while also providing non-emergency public assistance as needed. To support this objective, MFD participates in automatic and mutual aid agreements with neighboring fire jurisdictions, as well as state agencies. MFD Firefighter/Paramedics provide emergency medical services, pre-hospital emergency medical care and patient stabilization while assisting with transportation (CARE Ambulance) to nearby medical facilities as necessary. Medical services provided to patients who are injured or ill are provided by advanced life support (ALS) by state-certified Paramedics. The Firefighter/Paramedics are managed by a team of emergency medical professionals, including the EMS Battalion Chief, Medical Direction (MD), a paramedic coordinator (Fire Captain), and a registered nurse educator. These individuals are responsible for paramedic training, certification and, equipment, quality improvement and legal aspects for all basic and advanced emergency medical services. The registered nurse directs EMS continuing education, to ensure quality assurance of care and advanced use of medical equipment and technology support.
The Montebello Fire Department's Fire Operations Division (FOD) is made up of 56 sworn fire personnel including Battalion Chiefs (3), Captains (12), Fire Engineers (13), Firefighter/Paramedics (24) and Paramedic Trainees (4). These members serve across three different shifts, which are designated by the letters A, B and C.
FOD provides firefighting capability, emergency medical response, and other emergency services including wildland services. On a daily basis, FOD staff three fire engines and one ladder truck across three different fire stations that are strategically located within the city. Montebello is the fourth busiest fire department of the 13 agencies (14 public and 2 industrial) served by the Verdugo Fire Communications Center.
FOD also oversees the Firefighter Auxiliary (18+ years old) and the Youth Fire Explorer (12-17 years old) Programs. Currently, FOD responds to nearly 8,000 calls for service each year, with 75% of the Montebello service incidents being medical in nature.
These are the men and women fighting fires and providing emergency medical services when needed.
A Shift Battalion Chief
Freddy Jimenez
B Shift Battalion Chief
Craig Barker
C Shift Battalion Chief
Darin Goltara