Our actions must reflect these core values, and the standards of ethical behavior as proof of our loyal and honest service to the community, as well as each other.

Since the inception of the Ontario Fire Department in 1893, the dedicated individuals proudly displaying the OFD patch on their shoulders have worked tirelessly to provide professional and compassionate service to all who reach out for our help. These honorable ethos have been passed down through generations of Firefighters, made better each day by our desire to continue the patterns of enthusiastic unselfishness that have been set forth before us. We are the OFD.

Our Story

The Ontario Fire Department was established as a volunteer company back in 1893. Eventually, the Fire Department would transition to a full-time paid fire department in 1932. In the years to come the city of Ontario, and its population would dramatically grow and its demands for service from the fire department would increase. In 1976, the Ontario Fire Department had its first paramedic graduates start providing Advanced Life Support to the citizens and visitors. Today the Ontario Fire Department has transformed into a premier all-risk fire department. Its professionalism and dedication to providing exemplary customer service can be seen throughout the entire department. The Ontario Fire Department has various specialty teams and services such as our Bomb Squad, an Urban Search and Rescue Team, a Hazardous Materials Team, the Arson Investigation Unit, and a SWAT Medic Program. The Ontario Fire Department currently has 10 fire stations, with one located at the Ontario International Airport where firefighters have technical training in Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting. The city of Ontario is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan cities in its region and its Fire Department continues to evolve and expand its service. We currently have 215 full-time employees and run over 22,000 calls for service per year providing the highest quality of service to our citizens and visitors.