About The Eureka Fire Department:
Founded in 1861, the Eureka Fire Department has since evolved into a full service municipal fire department and regional emergency response agency. From its humble beginnings, the agency now serves the citizens of Eureka and surrounding communities from three stations, with a Marine division charged with the protection of Humboldt Bay's extensive waterfront, and a regional Hazardous Materials Response Team.
As the largest non-volunteer municipal Fire Department for
Department Programs/Bureaus:
Department Statistics:E.F.D units responded to a total of 673 incidents during the first quarter of 1998, compared to 650 incidents during the same period last year.
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over 150 miles in any direction, the Department faces a number of challenges in providing for the public safety: pre-1900 multi-story wooden structures; unreinforced masonry buildings;
a deep-water port; and woodlands reaching into the City. Despite the additional challenges presented by this era of budgetary constraints, the Department strives to 
provide the level of service usually only found in major metropolitan areas to the residents of our City. We do so by taking advantage of the latest techniques; constant training; and the dedication of all of our personnel. Organization and administration play a part as well, with several Bureaus and Programs in existance that enable us to maximize the efficiency of our operations.