Wildland Fire Preparedness Information

The department provides fire and rescue services for people of all ages in the Burbank area. Services include disaster services, emergency medical services and fire services. Geographic restrictions apply for some services.

The department provides disaster services to help homeowners prepare against earthquakes, brush fires and floods. When flood warnings have been issued, the department provides sand bags to protect property from flood damage; the bags are empty and must be filled by property owners.

The department's fire services include fire control and suppression, rescue and fire safety. It inspects buildings and property for compliance with fire codes to reduce or eliminate fire hazards. The department enforces related laws, provides fire safety education programs and inspects for fire hazard abatement.