The Merced Fire Department (MFD) has a long history of dedicated service to the Merced Community and this dedication continues today. The department was established in 1873 and currently provides fire, rescue, and emergency management services as well as fire safety inspections.

Factoids

• Career Agency, Full-Time, No Volunteers
• Fire Dept. Budget - FY 22/23: $16,386,836
• Population Protected: 90,971
• Fire Dept. Cost per Capita: $180
• Firefighters per 1,000 Residents:  1.00
• Square Miles Served: 23.3
• PPC Class: 2
• Calls for Service in 2024: 11,967
• Sworn Personnel: 85 
  • 18 Captains
  • 18 Engineers
  • 42 Firefighters
  •   7 Chief Officers
• Non-Sworn Personnel: 5
  • 1 Management Analyst
  • 1 Administrative Analyst
  • 1 Administrative Assistant
  • 1 Fire Marshal
  • 1 Fire Inspector
• Fire Stations (51, 52, 53, 54 & 55): 5
• Engines (E51, E52, E53, E54, E55, OES E5601, & OES E5309): 7
• Trucks (T51): 1
• Squads (S53): 1
• Ambulance: 1
• Daily Minimum Staffing: 24
• Constant Staffing: 21