Our Department 

Mission

The Cosumnes Fire Department saves lives and protects the community through prevention, preparedness, and emergency response in a timely, courteous, and effective manner.

Vision

The Cosumnes Fire Department will continue to be a mission-focused organization that strives for excellence, commits to its values, and serves a growing diverse community.

Core Values

Integrity, Professionalism, Teamwork, Courage, Service

Motto

“Striving to Exceed Expectations at All Times”

Cosumnes Fire Department

Under the leadership of Fire Chief Felipe Rodriguez, the Cosumnes Fire Department (CFD) is comprised of the Office of the Fire Chief, two branches (Operations and Administration & Support Services), three divisions (Emergency Medical Services, Fire Prevention, and Training & Special Operations), Fleet Maintenance, and other support services areas, including logistics, staffing, and disaster preparedness. Deputy Fire Chiefs lead the two branches; Assistant Fire Chiefs lead the three divisions; a Fleet Manager leads Fleet Maintenance; and an Administrative Battalion Chief leads the support services areas. The community is protected through the 9-1-1 system, which includes responses by a Shift Operations Battalion Chief who manages personnel and resources throughout eight strategically placed fire stations.

Area Served

For more than a century, the Cosumnes Fire Department has provided the finest in emergency response and fire prevention services to the citizens and visitors of Elk Grove, Galt, and surrounding southern Sacramento County communities. 

The Cosumnes Fire Department covers a growing, diversified, and dynamic area covering more than 157 square miles and a population of more than 207,000.  

Commitment

As the District continues to change in the coming years, the Cosumnes Fire Department will continue to adapt to meet the needs of the community it serves. The dedicated personnel of this Department are committed to providing extraordinary service to their community through prevention, preparedness, and emergency response, and strive to exceed expectations at all times. Through training, efficient operations, public education and outreach, effective fire prevention, and commitment to our mission, we are prepared to meet the needs of the District we serve.

Department Organization