The Battalion provides fire and rescue services and safe haven services for unincorporated Los Angeles County and for cities in the County which contract with it, including forest areas. Services include disaster services and fire protection. Battalion 6 provides primary services in the Canyon Country, Castaic, Chatsworth, Gorman, Newhall, Santa Clarita, Saugus, Stevenson Ranch, and Valencia communities but may coordinate services with any of the county's other 20 Battalions.