El Medio Fire Department

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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 1,200 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...
The El Medio Fire Department, after years of service, has established itself as a paid professional fire department. The department is led by Fire Chief Olhausen 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 14 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 two engines. Each engine is staffed with two personnel. Fire cause and origin  investigation is provided by an arson investigator. EMFD is a safe station were anyone can go to escape a threatening environment.