Departments

For 150 years, volunteer firefighters have protected Auburn's citizens and property.

In 1852, the citizens of Auburn appointed Fire Wardens, who organized the Hook and Ladder Company, the first fire protection service in Auburn. They were:

The wardens tried to raise funds to purchase a Hook and Ladder truck, but only had water buckets and a two-wheeled, hand hose cart. By 1853, the wardens recruited 14 volunteer firemen. During this time, when a fire alarm sounded, the whole town turned out, and everyone did their part to extinguish the fire.

On August 22, 1881, the citizens of east Auburn organized another fire department, originally called the Uptown Fire Department. The department went through several name changes in the next few years:

By February 16, 1888, the firemen of the Auburn Hose Company were building a two story firehouse opposite the Borland Hotel on Railroad Street.

In early 1900, the two fire departments joined together as one department. The first Fire Chief of the combined department was Guy Lukens, who remained in charge until his retirement in 1946. Since then, the department has been under the direction of:

Mission Statement of Auburn City Fire Department:

The Auburn City Fire Department includes three fire stations (one operates 24 hours a day). The department is staffed with 3 Chief Officers, 9 full-time firefighters, and 15 volunteer firefighters.

The department uses the following firefighting equipment:

For answers to your questions about the Auburn City Fire Department, refer to frequently asked questions.

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The Auburn City Fire Department utilizes full-time staffing and volunteer firefighting personnel to deliver a high level of professional service to the residents of Auburn. If you are an individual with interest in serving your community in this essential service, you will be challenged, provided with exciting opportunities, and gain knowledge and experience that are the pride and tradition of the fire service.

Becoming a volunteer firefighter for the Auburn City Fire Department will require a commitment on your part in time and effort, but you will be rewarded with training opportunities, knowledge, and experiences you will never forget. This is not only an opportunity for you to experience the possibilities of a career in the fire service, but an excellent way to be involved in your community by providing service on a volunteer level.

The Volunteer Firefighting Program has something for everyone in the many functions and roles the Fire Department performs. Because this service requires physical abilities and at times arduous performance, you are encouraged to check with your personal physician to see if this is an appropriate program for you.

You are welcome to attend and observe any Fire Department training event, with prior approval. We encourage you to attend a training session and talk with our full-time staff members and current volunteer firefighters. They will tell you about the program and the pride and tradition the Auburn City Fire Department has held for over 150 years.

A complete application package containing an overview of expectations and requirements is available at:

Fire Administration Office
1225 Lincoln Way, Room 7
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 823-4211, ext. 2

or

Station #2
226 Sacramento Street
Auburn, CA 95603

Emergency, dial 9-1-1.

Fire Administration Office
1225 Lincoln Way, Room 7
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone: (530) 823-4211, ext. 2
Fax: (530) 885-5508

Mark D'Ambrogi, Fire Chief
(530) 823-4211, ext. 172
mdambrogi@auburn.ca.gov

Operations
John Bailey, Battalion Chief
(530) 823-4211, ext. 171
jbailey@auburn.ca.gov

Prevention/Vegetation Management
Bill Zander, Battalion Chief
(530) 823-4211, ext. 173
bzander@auburn.ca.gov