Talking To The Media
Fire Chief Mike Scott being interviewed by media following a structure fire on Van Houten
Give Burns the Boot
El Cajon firefighters taking part in the annual Burn Institute 'Fill The Boot' drive.
Fire Chief’s Message
 Fire Chief Mike Scott |
Our Mission:“The El Cajon Fire Department protects life, property and natural resources through professional response.” Our Vision:The El Cajon Fire Department will adapt to meet our city’s needs and manage our resources in response to growth and change. We strive to provide our personnel the highest level of training and expertise needed to serve our community. As an organization, we will work as leaders to improve relationships internally and throughout our region. |
Safety Tips
Calling 9-1-1 In An Emergency9-1-1 is the emergency number to call when life or property are threatened. But...
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Safe Driving Tips & Lectures!What does it take to be a safe driver? Safe driving lectures available below, but...
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Unusual Rescue In Lakeside
July 2, 2009 – At 10:35 a.m. this morning Lakeside Fire crews, with assistance from El Cajon Fire & Rescue, responded to reports of a seven-year-old boy with his head stuck in the storm drain located near 10252 Big Cone Court in Lakeside..
2009 East County CERT – Disaster Preparedness Classes
Are you prepared for a disaster? If not, consider enrolling in one of our last 2010 CERT academies. Not only will you learn how to better protect yourself and your family…these classes are free – what you’ll learn is priceless!
Newborn Surrendered To El Cajon Fire Station
Recently, a young mother left her baby, just hours old, with El Cajon firefighters at Station 6 on Lexington Avenue. Firefighters provided the immediate emergency medical care necessary and transported the infant to a receiving hospital.
One Of El Cajon’s Finest Honored By El Cajon Masonic Lodge
El Cajon Fire Chief Mike Scott is proud to present Firefighter Dave Truttmann as the El Cajon Firefighter of the Year for 2009. Firefighter Truttmann is our most senior firefighter and has served the community of El Cajon for 30 years. He started his career in El Cajon in 1979. During that time he has responded to thousands of fires, rescues and medical emergencies.
El Cajon Fire Safety & Career Expo – October 10th, 2009Join us October 10th, 2009 for our El Cajon Fire Safety and Career Expo!
Early Morning Fire Destroys Trailer Home In El Cajon
May 28, 2009 – An elderly man escaped unharmed Wednesday when an early morning fire destroyed his trailer home in El Cajon. As crews arrived they found a 30-foot trailer home fully involved. Firefighters had the fire knocked down in less than 10 minutes. There was no working smoke alarm in this trailer.
Quick Action Douses Bank of America Fire – (See Video)
May 19, 2009 – El Cajon Firefighters responded to reports of a fire in the kitchen area of the Bank of America branch located at 512 Fletcher Parkway. Upon arrival, fire crews found smoke coming from the rear of the building, where they made entry. Quick action by firefighters had the fire knocked down in fifteen minutes.
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