About Us

OVER ONE HUNDRED FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE

On July 4, 1869 the Visalia Fire Department was formed and 150 years later, the Visalia Fire Department serves and protects the lives of approximately 147,000 people who call Visalia and the surrounding area their home. The department currently has six fire stations located throughout the city and staffs five engines and two trucks with a minimum of three firefighters on each apparatus.

Visalia is located in the southern San Joaquin Valley, 40 miles south of Fresno and 72 miles north of Bakersfield, and 5 miles east of Highway 99 on Highway 198. Visalia is fortunate to be known as the Gateway to the Sequoias, with the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains just 50 miles to the east. Having Sequoia Park within an hour’s drive, gives the citizens of Visalia many opportunities for outdoor activities among the beautiful giant sequoia trees.

The Visalia Firefighters Association Local 3719 is a proud member of the community and participates in several sponsored events each year including the Scott Smith Memorial Golf Tournament, MDA Fill the Boot, etc. We strive to have an active role in several organizations both near and far including the Visalia Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Visalians, CSFA, and IAFF.