Committed to protecting our community from all risks.
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What risks does El Segundo have?
Watch the video below to learn a little about our city and understand why an adequately staffed fire department is critical to the safety and protection of El Segundo.
Research
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NIST Report
Click the link below to learn more about the fireground experiments that help set the standards.
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IAFF Staffing Report
Click the link below to learn more about safe firefighter staffing considerations.
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El Segundo Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Coverage
Click the link below learn about the risks and hazards present in El Segundo in a comprehensive report from internal and external stakeholders.
Breakdown of Incidents for 2023
EMS Calls : 1,967
FIRE Calls : 1,257
Breakdown of Incidents for 2022
EMS Calls : 1,960
FIRE Calls : 1,119
Breakdown of Incidents for 2021
EMS Calls : 1,752
FIRE Calls : 947
Breakdown of Incidents for 2020
EMS Calls : 1,544
FIRE Calls : 852
4 Year Average (2020 - 2023)
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Turnout Time
1 minute and 15 seconds
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Response Time
5 minutes and 0 seconds.
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Multiple Calls
33.5% of the time.
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Training
8,927 hours per year.
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FAQs
How many hours a week do firefighters work?
Firefighters work 56 hours per week minimum. Our shifts are 48 hours on duty, then 96 hours off duty, which translates into a rotational schedule. For example, if a firefighter works a Monday/Tuesday, they will have Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat off duty and return to work for a Sunday/Monday shift. If firefighters are called back into work to fill vacancy not on their shift, that is known as backfilling. Firefighters can be forced to work extra hours away from their families to maintain the level of service El Segundo demands.
What is backfilling?
Backfilling is a tool used by fire management to fill vacancies either created by open positions unfilled by the city, firefighters who are sick or injured, jury duty, bereavement leave, vacation, etc… In order to provide a consistent and safe level of service to the community it is essential that the Fire Department backfills for these vacancies to keep 14 firefighters on per day and all fire department resources responding. Fluctuations in staffing will only cause unsafe working conditions and a reduced level of safety and service to El Segundo.
Why do so many firefighters show up to my house?
Emergencies are unpredictable and can change quickly. Emergency calls demand many different tasks to be completed efficiently and effectively. A typical medical call needs a minimum of 5 firefighters to manage the scene and deliver the excellent service El Segundo deserves. For a typical house fire we need a minimum of 17 firefighters to protect life, property and the environment safely and effectively.
Why does El Segundo have their own transporting rescue ambulances?
We believe that this is the best service model for our community. Our rescue ambulances, with two paramedics, not only treat but stay with the patient and transport to the hospital. This means you have paramedics on scene within minutes and ready to transport immediately if need be.
Why do we send firefighters to fight brush fires outside our city?
The fire service is like a big network, we all rely on mutual aid or help from our neighbors if incidents get too big. California wild fires are some of the biggest incidents and demand extensive resources. El Segundo sends one engine staffed with four firefighters as part of a Strike Team. This Strike Team is made up of 5 fire engines from neighboring cities, each with four firefighters. Typically, these teams get deployed for up to 14 days depending on the severity of the incident. The governing agency (ie. Cal Fire, US Forestry, OES) managing the fire will fully reimburse each municipality.
