Service to our community has been the central value of the members of the Sierra Madre Fire Department since our founding in 1921. Our members, the career personnel, the paramedics, and the backbone of our department - the volunteers - all demonstrate professionalism, integrity and commitment to protecting the citizens of Sierra Madre.

Our combination department, with both career members and volunteer members, is made up of a diverse and talented group of individuals. Through excellent training, strong camaraderie, and dedication to serving our neighbors, the men and women of the Sierra Madre Fire Department stand ready in preparedness to meet the needs of our neighbors. As part of a larger emergency response community, we serve alongside the neighboring communities and the fire service throughout the state of California through the mutual aid system.

As Fire Chief, I would encourage our residents to drop by the fire station and take the time to meet the men and women of our Fire Department. Many of these members are “neighbors helping neighbors". In addition, I would encourage everyone in Sierra Madre to find out ways to be part of our program to help make Sierra Madre a safer community. We offer public education programs, we encourage the efforts of the local Fire Safe Council and for those who are able, and we are always looking for new persons to train for the service on our department.

The members of the Sierra Madre Fire Department are proud of our traditions and those of the fire service. We take pride in the delivery of fire prevention, fire control, emergency medical care and public education services with an unconditional commitment to those we serve.

Stephen F. Heydorff
Fire Chief