The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members – and IAFF members only – who are struggling with addiction, PTSD other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery. It is a safe haven for members to talk with other members who have faced or overcome similar challenges.
Annual Fund-raising is Underway
It is time for our annual fund-raising drive. We will be reaching out to Kern County residents and businesses in the coming weeks to raise money for local, worthy causes. We will also be sponsoring a Business Directory consisting of fire prevention articles, emergency phone numbers and advertisements from local concerned business owners.
Although Local 1301 has been raising money for charities this way for 26 years, there are always reasonable concerns that these solicitations by phone are part of a scam. We want to ensure our members and the public that calls the may receive in the next few weeks are in fact legitimate and have been authorized and approved by the Local 1301 Board of Directors.
We want to thank everyone for supporting us this year. If you would like to donate, please click the link below to donate.
501(c)(5) #95-2480612
501(c)(3) #95-3489994
Your Kern County Firefighters Local 1301 are proud to endorse Saul Ayon for California State Assembly, District 35. We stand behind Saul and encourage our community to do the same! ... See MoreSee Less
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One of two working fires in Battalion 4 on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Your Kern County Firefighters are proud to serve the communities of Kern County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Our members remain committed to protecting life, property, and our communities—answering the call whenever and wherever we are needed. ... See MoreSee Less
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🇺🇸 Proud to stand behind candidates and measures that support public safety, strong communities, and the men and women who serve them every day.
Local 1301 has made their recommendations for the June 2026 election — make your voice heard at the ballot box. 🗳️🔥
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Your Kern County Firefighters want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! Happy holidays to each and every one of you!!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Your Kern County Firefighters want to wish a big congratulations to Ryan Hansen (Firefighter/Paramedic, Kern County Fire Department), Jaden Davis (Firefighter/Paramedic, Santa Barbra County Fire Department), and Reid Zierenberg for completing the IRONMAN this month— a tremendous achievement. They dedicated their race in honor of a loved one.
Ryan Hansen grew up in a fire department family with Jason Hansen (Father) and Darren Hansen (Brother) who both work for Ventura County Fire Department.
On February 9, 2024, two days before Ryan started his career as a Kern County Firefighter, Ryan’s twin brother Blake Hansen (22 y/o), was involved in a helicopter crash doing what he loved most. Blake was an intelligent and driven rotor wing pilot with big dreams that some would say were out of his reach for his age. His passion for aviation drove him to prove himself in the sky. On the ground Blake was a funny and loyal Son, Brother, Friend, and Uncle.
On February 9, 2025, Ryan and his family launched the Blake Hansen Foundation (@blake_hansen_foundation in his honor and, his love for aviation. With the goal of raising money to fund scholarship donations for aspiring aviators for Blake’s alumni University where he studied and graduated with a degree in aerospace sciences.
To bring attention and advertisement to the movement of the Foundation (BHF), Ryan began training for a full distance IRONMAN race in October 2024. Dedicating his race and an entire year of physical, mental, and emotional stamina in honor of his twin brother Blake and his ongoing legacy.
On October 19, 2025 Ryan, with the support of 2 close friends Jaden Davis (SBC Firefighter/Paramedic) and Reid Zierenberg, completed the IRONMAN race.
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Tomorrow is the big day!!! Mark your calendars. We look forward to seeing everyone!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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