Ridgecrest Fire Department (KCFD Contract)
Central CA · Municipal · Career
Mission
The Kern County Fire Department is dedicated to protecting life and property by providing effective public education, fire prevention, and emergency services. We are committed to proudly serve our community in the safest, most professional and efficient manner.
Source: official department source
The City of Ridgecrest has contracted with the Kern County Fire Department since the 1970s, funded by a Fire Fund property tax increment plus direct General Fund payments; a renegotiated contract was unanimously approved by City Council in 2022 after KCFD moved toward full cost r
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