Burbank Fire Department to Keep all Engine Companies in Service

Burbank, CA (November 14, 2022) – With the temporary brown out (not staff) scenario taking effect today Monday, November 14th, Burbank Fire Department (BFD) has made a modification to keep all Engine Companies in service.  Instead of browning out Engine 12, BFD will brown out three firefighter positions on three of BFD’s four-person Engine Companies and redistribute those personnel to achieve the same intent of improving staffing resources across the department.  

This temporary modification will meet the original intent through different means and allow BFD to better serve the community by bringing respite to firefighters and their families.  BFD staffing status will routinely be evaluated to ensure BFD is providing the highest level of service to the community.  

“As I stated previously, this is not our optimum deployment, however, this reprieve will contribute to the health and wellbeing of our firefighters and their families, which will ultimately enable us to provide exceptional service to our community,” said Fire Chief Eric Garcia.     

For more information about the Burbank Fire Department, visit: burbankfire.us

Burbank Fire Media Contact
Battalion Chief Dave Burke
818-238-3381
[email protected]

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Burbank is a diverse community of 106,800 residents. Billed as the “Media Capital of the World”, numerous media and entertainment companies are headquartered in Burbank including Warner Bros. Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company, Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Netflix Animation, and Cartoon Network Studios. With the Hollywood Burbank Airport located within the City, Burbank is a go-to destination for business and tourism. Additionally, Burbank is known for its walkable and safe neighborhoods, well-run school district, and “small town” charm.