MISSION STATEMENT
The El Medio Fire Protection District will provide the highest quality service to the community accomplished by fire prevention, timely emergency response, stringent training standards, and community involvement.
The El Medio Fire Protection District will provide the highest quality service to the community accomplished by fire prevention, timely emergency response, stringent training standards, and community involvement.
Welcome
The El Medio Fire Protection District is located just south of the Oroville City limits. The district being approximately 2 square miles with a compliment of urban and wild land areas. With a population of over 6,000, and receiving approximately 1,500 calls per year, makes El Medio Station 3 on average the second busiest station in Butte County
El Medio Fire Department Profile
About the Department...
El Medio has established itself as a paid professional fire department. The department is led by Fire Chief Olhlausen who reports directly to a board of directors. This Board is composed of members from the community that we provide service to. Currently, there are 10 sworn personnel working for the department, which are supported by volunteers and civilian employees.
The Department consists of four operational divisions to better serve the citizens of El Medio. These divisions are Administration, Operations, Fire Prevention, and Training
El Medio has established itself as a paid professional fire department. The department is led by Fire Chief Olhlausen who reports directly to a board of directors. This Board is composed of members from the community that we provide service to. Currently, there are 10 sworn personnel working for the department, which are supported by volunteers and civilian employees.
The Department consists of four operational divisions to better serve the citizens of El Medio. These divisions are Administration, Operations, Fire Prevention, and Training
Automatic Aid Agreement
El Medio Fire Department is an active participant in an automatic aid agreement with the City of Oroville and Butte County. Providing medical services in areas outside the district where El Medio would be first due. The department is also active in the statewide mutual aid system making firefighting resources available throughout the County and State.
Fire Station
The Department has one station housing one engine. Engine 313 is staffed with three personnel. EMFD is a safe station were anyone can go to escape a threatening environment.
El Medio Fire Department is an active participant in an automatic aid agreement with the City of Oroville and Butte County. Providing medical services in areas outside the district where El Medio would be first due. The department is also active in the statewide mutual aid system making firefighting resources available throughout the County and State.
Fire Station
The Department has one station housing one engine. Engine 313 is staffed with three personnel. EMFD is a safe station were anyone can go to escape a threatening environment.
