Alameda Fire Department

Dear Alameda Community,

As your Fire Chief, it is my honor and privilege to serve this incredible city alongside the dedicated men and women of the Alameda Fire Department. Our mission is simple yet profound: to protect lives, property, and the environment through unwavering commitment, professionalism, and service.

The safety of our community is our top priority, and we continuously strive to improve our emergency response, fire prevention, and community engagement. Through training, innovation, and collaboration with our residents, businesses, and local agencies, we work to ensure that Alameda remains a safe and resilient place to live, work, and visit.

As we face evolving challenges, from fire safety and medical emergencies to disaster preparedness, I encourage each of you to take an active role in community safety. Simple steps like having a home fire escape plan, learning CPR, and staying informed about emergency preparedness can make a significant difference. Learn more about how you can be prepared for emergencies, by visiting our Disaster Preparedness webpage to sign up for Alerts and learn about our CERT program.

Our department is here for you 24/7, and we value the trust and partnership we have with our community. We welcome your feedback, engagement, and support as we continue to serve with dedication and excellence.

Thank you for taking the time to view our website and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Together, we can keep Alameda strong and safe.

Stay safe and prepared.

Sincerely,

Nicholas Luby
Fire Chief
Alameda Fire Department

The City of Alameda Fire Department is an organization of 117 dedicated, community service-oriented people who serve Alameda residents and visitors. We are also an all-risk public safety agency. This means we respond to all emergencies and hazards with the exception of those that are the responsibility of law enforcement.

Our services include: fire suppression, advanced life support, including ambulance transport services; fire prevention, and investigative services; community disaster preparedness, including Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT); hazardous materials response and mitigation; confined space rescue services and water rescue. We provide these services through Administration, Prevention, Training, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Medical Services, and four strategically located fire stations with a minimum of 29 people on duty daily.

The City of Alameda has three strategic initiatives, which we also embody. They are: Economic Development, Employee Well-Being and Productivity, and Customer Service. We strive for economic development by streamlining our processes for business efficiency while seeking revenue opportunities to offset our operational expenses. We support employee well-being and productivity through training, career development, an employee wellness and fitness program, and by working in a collaborative environment. We provide exceptional customer service not only because it is one of the City's strategic initiatives, but because it is also the right thing to do. Our employees are trained, recognized, and rewarded for exceptional customer service.

Class 1 ISO Rating

Fallen Firefighters

Alameda Fire Department History

Fire Administration Fire Station 1 Fire Station 2 Fire Station 3 Fire Station 4 Fire Station 5

Nick Luby - Fire Chief

Cody Moxley - Deputy Chief of Operations

Justin Hearn - Deputy Chief / Fire Marshal

Chris Marks - Division Chief of Training

David Port - Division Chief of Suppression

Khader Nijmeh - Division Chief of EMS

Battalion Chiefs

The Fire Prevention Bureau is responsible for Prevention, Permits, Inspections and Public Education.   

 Disaster Preparedness Information 

CERT-Community Emergency Response Teams

The Division of Training is responsible for the training of both on-line personnel as well as coordinating our Recruit Firefighter Academy for new hires. The Training Division is located at 950 W. Ranger and shares the site with Fire Station #5 (currently closed). 

CLICK HERE for more information on how Alameda Firefighters continue to improve their knowledge, skills and abilities.

The Alameda CARE Team (Community Assessment Response & Engagement), led by the Alameda Fire Department (AFD), provides a 24/7 alternative response to nonviolent individuals facing a mental health crisis.

Alameda Fire Department 2023 Annual Report(PDF, 5MB)

The Alameda Fire Department strives to provide the news media and our community with timely and accurate information regarding emergency incidents via social media and press releases made through our Public Information Officer (PIO).

Follow us on Social Media platforms at @AlamedaCityFire.

Members of the Press/Media should email the PIO at firepio@alamedaca.gov.

The Alameda Fire Department contracts with the Alameda County Regional Emergency Communication Center (ACRECC) to provide Fire dispatch services, Emergency Medical triaging, and pre-arrival instructions for our residents.

Click HERE to learn more about Dispatch and Communications.

Do you have questions about the Alameda Fire Department? Check out our FAQ section.