City of Red Bluff Fire Department

Burn Ban Ordinance No. 1024
The City of Red Bluff has determined to permanently ban all outdoor residential burning

The Red Bluff Fire Department is currently inviting applications for Reserve Firefighters.
This is a part-time entry level classification in the fire department with responsibility for firefighting, life-saving and rescue services, fire inspection and prevention activities, and other related duties. A limited number of applicants meeting the requirments and demonstrating the most desirable qualifications will be invited to participate in the interview process.

Please visit our Employment page for further information.

Click here for information regarding our Citizen Ride Along Policy (you will find the application in our Document Library)

Area Size: 7.8 sq. miles | 20 sq. miles with auto aid

Area Population: 14,000 | 25,000 with auto aid

Insurance (ISO) Rating: 3 (1 is best, 10 is worst)

Type of Department: Combination (Career & Reserve)

Stations: 1

Number of Career Personnel: 12 | 56-hour work week | 2/4 schedule

Number of Reserve Personnel: 15 | 1,000 hour annual cap each

Typical Engine Staffing: 2 personnel each on 2 engines

Apparatus: 3 engines, 1 ladder truck, 2 rescue/squads

Neighboring jurisdiction: TCFD/CALFire (530) 528-5199

It shall be the mission of the Red Bluff Fire Department to provide and maintain the highest level of Fire Suppression, Prevention, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services; to take pride in ourselves and our department.

Fire Department

Ray BarberFire Chief

Ray Barber
Fire Chief