MISSION STATEMENT
The El Medio Fire Protection District will provide the highest quality service to the community accomplished by fire prevention,
timely emergency response, stringent training standards, and community involvement
WELCOME!

The El Medio Fire Protection District is located just south of the
Oroville City limits. The district being approximately 2 square miles
with a compliment of urban and wild land areas.  With a population of
over 6,000, and  receiving approximately 1,200 calls per year, makes
El Medio Station 3 on average the second busiest station in Butte
County.
El Medio Fire Department Profile

About the Department...
El Medio has established itself as a paid professional fire
department. The department is led by Fire Chief
Olh
lausen who reports directly to a board of directors.
This Board  is composed of members from the
community that we provide service to. Currently, there
are 10 sworn personnel working for the department,
which are supported by volunteers and civilian
employees.

The Department consists of four operational divisions
to better serve the citizens of El Medio. These divisions
are Administration, Operations, Fire Prevention, and
Training.
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Automatic Aid Agreement
El Medio Fire Department is an active participant in an automatic
aid agreement with the City of Oroville and Butte County.  
Providing medical services in areas outside the district where El
Medio would be first due. The department is also active in the
statewide mutual aid system making firefighting resources
available throughout the County and State.

Fire Station
The Department has one station housing one engine. Engine 313
is staffed with three personnel. EMFD is a safe station were
anyone can go to escape a threatening environment.
El Medio Fire Department
3515 Myers Street
Oroville CA 95966
(530) 533-4484 - Phone
(530) 533-9606 - Fax