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News & Updates

  1. See what's happening in Escondido.

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    Wildfire Resilient Home Improvement Rebate Program

    The Escondido Fire Safe Council (FSC), in partnership with the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation, h... Read on...
  2. General City News Flash (1)

    Escondido Fire Department Achieves Prestigious ISO Class 1/1X Rating

    The Escondido Fire Department is proud to announce that Insurance Services Office (ISO) has official... Read on...
  3. Fire News Release

    Escondido Students Recognized in Fire Prevention Week Contest

    Escondido elementary students are putting fire safety into practice this month through a poster cont... Read on...
  4. Fire News Release

    News Release - Residential Structure Fire September 27

    On September 27, 2025 at approximately 3:56 p.m., North Comm Fire Communication Center received a re... Read on...
  5. News

    Escondido Fire Department Launches New Community Risk Reduction Division

    The Escondido Fire Department is proud to announce the creation of a new Community Risk Reduction (C... Read on...
  6. Fire Prep 1 Social (1)

    Help Shape Escondido’s Wildfire Preparedness

    The City of Escondido is currently working in collaboration with local communities, fire protection ... Read on...
  7. News

    Residential Structure Fire - August 6

    At approximately 4:30 a.m. on August 6, 2025, the North Comm Fire Communication Center received an a... Read on...
  8. News

    We Need Your Input for Escondido’s Community Wildland Preparedness Plan (CWPP)!

    The CWPP provides a comprehensive scientifically-based analysis of wildfire related hazards and risk... Read on...
  9. News

    Residential Structure Fire - August 4

    On August 4, 2025, at approximately 4:35 a.m., the North County Dispatch Communication Center receiv... Read on...
  10. National Night Out 2025

    Escondido Invites Community to National Night Out

    The Escondido Police Department, in collaboration with the City of Escondido and community partners,... Read on...
  11. News

    News Release - Vegetation Fire

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  12. News

    Private Use of Fireworks is Prohibited in Escondido

    As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, residents and visitors are reminded that all fireworks are... Read on...
  13. News

    News Release - Vegetation Fire

    On June 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM, North Comm Communication Center received a report of a possible vegeta... Read on...
  14. News

    Escondido Fire Department Receives Grant from SD Regional Fire Foundation

    The Escondido Fire Department recently received a generous $19,000 grant from the San Diego Regional... Read on...
  15. News

    News Release - Residential Structure Fire

    On May 23, 2025 at approximately 07:16 p.m., Escondido Fire Department was dispatched to a commercia... Read on...
  16. News

    Residential Structure Fire - May 10

    On May 10, 2025 at approximately 07:14 p.m., North Comm Dispatch received a report of a fire at 1342... Read on...
  17. News

    Residential Structure Fire - 4/14/2025

    On April 14, 2025 at approximately 02:00 p.m., North Comm Fire Communication Center received a repor... Read on...
  18. News

    Residential Structure Fire - 4/13/2025

    On April 13, 2025 at approximately 3:30 AM, a structure fire was reported at 1193 15th Avenue in the... Read on...
  19. News

    Residential Structure Fire - April 6

    On April 6, 2025 at approximately 01:30 am, units from the Escondido Fire Department were dispatched... Read on...
  20. News

    News Release - Residential Structure Fire

    On March 27, 2025 at approximately 5:26 AM, units of the Escondido Fire Department were dispatched t... Read on...
  21. News

    News Release - Residential Structure Fire

    On March 13, 2025 at approximately 8:10 PM, units from the Escondido Fire Department were dispatched... Read on...
  22. Be prepared

    High Winds Continue - Be Prepared

    Be prepared! High winds and low humidity are expected to continue into early next week. Please be su... Read on...
  23. News

    News Release - Residential Structure Fire

    On December 26, 2024 at 02:23, units from the Escondido Fire Department were dispatched to a reporte... Read on...
  24. News

    News Release - Residential Structure Fire

    On December 21, 2024 at approximately 4:20PM, units from the Escondido and San Marcos Fire Departmen... Read on...
  25. Stay Connected!

    With the MyAccount feature, you can customize your viewing experience, sign up for notifications, an... Read on...
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Meet the Chief

  1. A message from John Tenger

  1. Fire Chief Tenger

  1. Meet the Chief

    Thank you for visiting the City of Escondido Fire Department website! The Escondido Fire Department has proudly served the community of Escondido for over 134 years, “Providing Legendary Service”. This site is one of many ways in which we are involved with the community and we hope you find the site useful.  

    Our staff members pride themselves on aligning with our four core values; Duty, Courage, Honor and Pride. We are grateful for the partnerships we have within the community and we will continue to strive every day to meet the needs of the citizens and visitors of this fine City.

    Sincerely,
    John Tenger
    Fire Chief

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Contact Us

  1. Escondido Fire Department
    1163 Centre City Parkway
    Escondido, CA 92026

    Phone: 760-839-5400

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