Fire Department

Fire Department

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The Redlands Fire Department strives to be a progressive organization that leads the community in public safety. The service we provide is of the highest quality and recognized as “The Redlands Way.”

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Vision

The vision of the Redlands Fire Department is to be a progressive organization that leads the community in public safety. The service we provide will be of the highest quality and recognized as “The Redlands Way.”

Mission

Our mission is to provide a safe, professional and courteous team that strives to exceed the expectations of the community and our organization. This mission requires our members to be part of a capable, aggressive, all-risk fire department that is focused on ”Preserving the Past and Protecting the Future” of those we serve.

Core Values

We will hold true to the core values of honor, loyalty, pride, and courage while pursuing the ideals of compassion, respect, efficiency and innovation to accomplish our mission.

Overview

Fire Chief
Administration

Rich Sessler

Fire Chief
(909)798-7600

This is the “Headquarters” of the Redlands Fire Department and is located close to downtown in the Civic Center, at 35 Cajon Street, in Suite 12. The Administration Office hours of operation are 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday.

35 Cajon St, Suite 12
Overview

Emergency Management

Emergency Management in the City of Redlands is coordinated within the Fire Department. Emergency Management is the framework for which companies, communities, and organizations respond to natural and man-made disasters and acts of terrorism.

Overview

Fire Suppression & Operations

The Fire Suppression & Operations Division of the Fire Department is responsible for putting out fires, emergency rescues and medical emergency response.  The four fire stations in Relands are staffed 24/7 to ensure quick response times to keep fire damage to a minimum.

When not fighting fires the Suppression & Operations Division spends time maintaining their equipment and training on the latest fire fighting techniques.