The UC Davis Fire Department’s Mission is to protect and enhance the safety and well-being of our community with pride and excellence.
Our commitment to students, faculty and staff is evident in the comprehensive variety of programs and services we deliver:
Following the highest standards in life safety, our organization delivers all-hazard emergency response to the campus and neighboring communities, including response to medical emergencies, fires, hazardous materials releases, and natural disasters.
We engage in strategic community interactions with students, faculty and staff to reduce risk, prevent injuries, and help prepare for emergencies. Providing outreach through a number of annual events such as Fire Day on the Quad and Picnic Day are examples of the ways we try to mitigate risks through public education.
Our nationally-recognized Student Resident Firefighter Program weaves our organization into the fabric of the University. The program teaches firefighting skills to a select group of qualified students who live and work at the campus fire station while pursuing their four year degrees. Student firefighters receive hands-on training and professional experience in all aspects of fire and emergency services. Participation improves the students’ career opportunities upon graduation, should they choose to continue in the profession.
UC Davis is the lead agency for Yolo County’s Multi-Agency Hazardous Materials Response Team whose role is to eliminate the immediate threat of exposure from the release of biological, chemical or nuclear agents. By participating in this cooperative effort, the cost of response is shared, allowing the university and all residents of the county to receive the highest quality service at a reasonable cost. With our institution’s many research and educational laboratories, this program is essential to the well-being of the campus community and the protection of its critical infrastructure.
