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Sacramento County Airport Fire


Vision Statement

To become the all-hazard industry leader in California Airport Firefighting through organizational development, training, and service delivery.

Mission Statement

The mission of Sacramento County Airport Fire is to provide the highest possible level of emergency response to the patrons, tenants, and employees of the Sacramento County International Airport and Mather Field, and their surrounding areas.

Core Values

Integrity: We will do what we say, we will do the right thing, every time, especially when no one is watching. We will hold each other accountable, we will own our mistakes, and whenever possible, try to learn from them.

Professionalism: We will at all time display the conduct and behavior that is expected of members of our profession. We will continuously strive for excellence as we seek to become the industry leaders in public safety on both the local and national fronts.

Respect: We will also strive to treat our customers, our peers, and other airport stakeholders the way they wish to be treated. We will constantly look out for the well-being of the public and each other.

Service: We will do whatever it takes to carry out our mission and ensure the safe welfare of the public.

Interested in joining Sacramento County Airport Fire?

Apply Or learn about our Job Descriptions & Firefighter Candidate Testing Center



History

Below is a timeline of the history of how Sacramento County Airport Fire began and what it is today. As the Airport continues to grow and move forward Airport Fire will continue to grow along with it. We are constantly continuing to train and learn as the Airport industry grows and changes now and in the future. We look forward to what the future holds for Airport Fire and are eager to meet the challenges that lay ahead.

Timeline

1968

1994

2000

2003

Airport Opened.

Dedicated 2 person ARFF Crew.

February: MHR ARFF Station 97 opened 24/7 after Emery DC 8 Crash just off MHR airfield.

ARFF Personnel no longer Airport Operations/Fueling.

ARFF/Airport Operations/Fueling.

Fire Personnel Staffed-BC, Type 1 Engine, 2 ARF Trucks SMF.

2005

2014

2017

2022

March: Personnel moved to 24 hour shifts.

May: Personnel moved to 48 hour shifts.

ARFF Division Rebrand to Sacramento County Airport Fire.

July: New Fire Station 98 Opened at 7203 Earhart Drive.

Chiefs

Chief Bromberg – 1975-1988
Chief Crump – 1988-2002
Chief McCasland – 2002-2010
Chief Metzinger – 2012-2017
Chief Carnes – 2017-2021
Chief Prete – 2021 to Present


Fire Station Information

SMF Apparatus

MHR Apparatus

SMF Incident Call Volume

  • Type 1 Engine – 2019 Rosenbauer Commander
    (Seasonal Staffed with 3 or 4 Personnel)
  • Type 3 Engine – 2021 Rosenbauer 4x4
    (Seasonal Staffed with 3 or 4 Personnel)
  • ARFF Tucks x 3 – 2023 Rosenbauer Panther 6x6, 2019 Rosenbauer Panther 6x6, Rosenbauer 2015 panther 4x4
    (2 Trucks Staffed with 3 Personnel)
  • Battalion Chief SUV – 2013 Tahoe
  • ARFF Truck x 2 – 2019 Panther 6x6, 2005 E-One 8x8
    (1 Truck Staffed with 2 Personnel)
  • 2024 - 1374
  • 2023 - 1296
  • 2022 – 1093
  • 2021 – 868 (COVID)
  • 2020 – 550 (COVID)
  • 2019 - 1083


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