The Escondido Firefighters

Stairway to heaven. Our new recruits are taking the high road to the top of the ladder. Overcoming a fear of heights is essential for any aspiring firefighter...

We would like to wish a happy retirment to Fire Captain John Fryday, a true hometown hero. John was raised in Escondido. He attended both Felicita and Miller el...

Congratulations to lateral firefighter/paramedic Brown on passing his engine module test. Clint came to the City of Escondido from the Coalinga Fire Department....

We are pleased to announce that our very own EMT McCarthy has been promoted to the rank of Paramedic. She is a shining example of our EMT program. We are very p...

It's a big day in every firefighter's career when they recieve their shield. It signifies passing from probationary employee to full-fledged member of the team....

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Ferragamo to the rank of Firefighter/Paramedic. Ryan started with us an an EMT. He completed paramedic school a...

The month of September was technical rescue training month in the North Zone. Agencies came together in Fallbrook to practice high angle rescue techniques. Fire...

It's that time of year again. Stachetoberfest 2023 will be on Tuesday, October 3rd at the Stone Brewing in Escondido. This year's charity beneficiaries will be ...

Join us tomorrow, September 23rd, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at Fire Station 4 for the 25th annual Fire and Water Expo. Come check out the fire engine, stop by the...

We have picked up some great lateral firefighters in the past few years. Case in point, Firefighter/Paramedic Dyer. Coming at us from Cal Fire Riverside, Chris ...

We will never forget. 9/11/2001 looms heavy in the hearts of firefighters nationwide. That's why every year we participate in the 9/11 memorial stair climb in S...

Another success! Please congratulate Firefighter/Paramedic Jhonathan Saucedo on the successful completion of his truck module exam. This milestone marks the fin...

Huge congratulations are in order for Ryan Ferragamo on the successful completion of his paramedic internship. Ryan started as an EMT with Escondido Fire and ca...

Last week, Cal Fire Captain Tim Rodriguez and Cal Fire Assitant Chief Josh Bishcof were laid to rest. Both men lost their lives battling a vegetation fire in R...

Congratulations to Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic Morrell on passing your ambulance module exam. Firefighter Morrell came to us from Apple Valley Fire Department...