These numbers represent from 1/1/23 to 5/11/23

1395

Fires

13606

Rescue/EMS

21065

Total Calls

162

On Duty Firefighters

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"On this Memorial Day, it is right for us to remember the living and the dead for whom the call of their country has meant much pain and sacrifice." - Lyndon Johnson ... See MoreSee Less

On this Memorial Day, it is right for us to remember the living and the dead for whom the call of their country has meant much pain and sacrifice. - Lyndon Johnson

Engines 41 and 42 from East Bakersfield utilizing their skills at a recent drill. The drill was centered around a commercial structure fire with defensive operations. Large buildings with heavy fire require large volumes of water. Water supply and pumping is handled by our skilled engineers and firefighters often times utilize large diameter attack lines, like the 2 1/2. We also use these drills to teach the rank below the rank above. You can see firefighters learning the art of pumping under the watchful eyes of their engineers. County of Kern, California ... See MoreSee Less

Engines 41 and 42 from East Bakersfield utilizing their skills at a recent drill. The drill was centered around a commercial structure fire with defensive operations. Large buildings with heavy fire require large volumes of water. Water supply and pumping is handled by our skilled engineers and firefighters often times utilize large diameter attack lines, like the 2 1/2. We also use these drills to teach the rank below the rank above. You can see firefighters learning the art of pumping under the watchful eyes of their engineers. County of Kern, CaliforniaImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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Your association board members recently attended the CPF legislative conference in Sacramento. They met with our local leaders to discuss the needs of today’s modern fire service. Cancer research, line of duty deaths, and mental health were just some of the topics covered. Thank you Senator Shannon Grove Melissa Hurtado Assemblyman Vince Fong and Dr. Jasmeet Bains for State Assembly for taking time to listen to your firefighters. ... See MoreSee Less

Your association board members recently attended the CPF legislative conference in Sacramento. They met with our local leaders to discuss the needs of today’s modern fire service. Cancer research, line of duty deaths, and mental health were just some of the topics covered. Thank you Senator Shannon Grove Melissa Hurtado Assemblyman Vince Fong and Dr. Jasmeet Bains for State Assembly for taking time to listen to your firefighters.Image attachmentImage attachment

On behalf of Kern County Firefighters, we send our thoughts and prayers to our brothers and sisters at Riverside City Firefighters Association Local 1067on the sudden loss of their president, and CPF 1st District Vice President Emeritus, Tim Strack.

Tim was a a good friend, and amazing mentor, with a wealth of knowledge. His passion for making the lives better for all firefighters was ever obvious. A leaders leader, always willing to lend an ear and provide guidance in challenging times.

We would also like to extend our gratitude to Tim’s family for sharing with us their time with him. He truly was an amazing person who will hold a special place in everyone’s hearts that knew him.
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On behalf of Kern County Firefighters, we send our thoughts and prayers to our brothers and sisters at Riverside City Firefighters Association Local 1067on the sudden loss of their president, and CPF 1st District Vice President Emeritus, Tim Strack.
 
Tim was a a good friend, and amazing mentor, with a wealth of knowledge. His passion for making the lives better for all firefighters was ever obvious. A leaders leader, always willing to lend an ear and provide guidance in challenging times. 

We would also like to extend our gratitude to Tim’s family for sharing with us their time with him. He truly was an amazing person who will hold a special place in everyone’s hearts that knew him.Image attachment

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Over the last several days, 1301 board members were in Washington D.C. speaking with their elected representatives. Topics covered were: recognizing firefighter occupational cancer death, PFAS free PPE, health care for early retirees, and other issues directly related to the health and safety of today’s firefighter. Thank you Speaker Kevin McCarthyand Congressman David Valadao for taking time to listen to your firefighters. ... See MoreSee Less

Over the last several days, 1301 board members were in Washington D.C. speaking with their elected representatives. Topics covered were: recognizing firefighter occupational cancer death, PFAS free PPE, health care for early retirees, and other issues directly related to the health and safety of today’s firefighter. Thank you Speaker Kevin McCarthyand Congressman David Valadao for taking time to listen to your firefighters.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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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.

https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com

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 via PayPal.

501(c)(5)  #95-2480612

501(c)(3)  #95-3489994




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"On this Memorial Day, it is right for us to remember the living and the dead for whom the call of their country has meant much pain and sacrifice." - Lyndon Johnson
This Holiday Season we have teamed up for a food drive with Albertsons and other local organizations to help Seniors and Veterans for Christmas. Starting tomorrow, December 2nd you can help too by bringing non-perishable food or gift cards to The Station at 7900 Downing Ave, Suite D. Let’s make this food drive a huge successs!
Firefighter Mark Schmidt faithfully served the County of Kern for 17 years. Firefighter Schmidt lost his battle with job related cancer on November 27th. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Mark will always be part of our family and will not be forgotten.
We wish you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Today and everyday we are thankful for the families that support us.
Unincorporated Kern County, let your voices be heard today. Get out and vote to make public safety and other vital services the priority in your neighborhoods. Vote YES on Measure K!!!!
Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!
Take the fire hazard out of your jack-o’-lantern by lighting it with a glow stick. If you do use a real candle to light your pumpkin, a votive is safest. Place the pumpkin on a sturdy surface away from kids, pets, goblins, curtains and flammable objects, and blow the candle out before you leave the room.
This Halloween, have fun AND be safe. Stay on the sidewalk and off the road when going house to house. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic and as far to the side as possible. #IAFFSafetyTips #IAFF
Did you know Measure K will be on the November Ballot to fund public safety needs like more sheriff deputies and firefighters?

Measure K also provides vital taxpayer protections and stringent citizen oversight of funds to ensure that your tax dollars are spent wisely and that over spending Sacramento politicians can no longer drain Kern County’s coffers.
 
Vote YES on Measure K!

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Go to www.kerncountyfirefighters.org to learn more.
Congratulations to Division Chief Billy Steers on your promotion to Deputy Chief. We look forward to working with you and building a strong labor management relationship. 📷: @kern_county_fire
If you are out and about this evening at The Great Kern County Fair. Stop by our booth grab one of our famous Firehouse “Philly” sandwiches, a cold beverage and say hello to your local Kern County Firefighters. We are by the main gate.
Congratulations, to Deputy Chief Dionisio Mitchell on his promotion to Chief Deputy. We know our continued work will keep moving the department into the future. 📷: @kern_county_fire
“We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief. We will remember…” - President George W. Bush
Kernville, come on out this Monday for an educational meeting on Measure K. County leaders as well #yourkerncountyfirefighters will be there to address your concerns. Help support public safety in Kern County. Kernville Community Building is located at 11447 Kernville Road.
Bear Valley Springs, please join #yourkerncountyfirefighters and county leaders for an educational workshop on Measure K. This is an opportunity to get your questions about the measure answered. The event is being held at the Whiting Center, 26940 Bear Valley Road. Help fund #yourkerncountyfirefighters and other vital services.
Please join #yourkerncountyfirefighters this Friday at the Buttonwillow Lions Den for a memorial lunch benefiting the Falk family. 100% of money raised will go directly to Captain Brian Falk’s family. Thank you Buttonwillow Lions Club for sponsoring the event and honoring our fallen brother. 1301 members please contact Engineer Ryan Gladden or Captain Ron Montecino for purchase.
Be advised that text messages that you may be receiving are not affiliated with Kern County Firefighters Local 1301 in any way and should be considered a scam.
Today members of our department and Kern County Firefighters Local 1301 are grieving the loss of another brother. Captain Brian Falk sadly passed away this morning while on duty. Captain Falk was hired by the department in 2002 and held the ranks of firefighter, engineer, and captain. On behalf of Local 1301’s board our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and members of our Kern County Fire Department.
Your #KernCountyFirefighters wish you a Happy and Safe 4th of July! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
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