Message from the Fire Chief

Welcome to the City of Avenal Fire Department website. It is my distinct honor to lead the men and women of Avenal Fire Department. From its inception, the vision for the Avenal Fire Department has been clear: develop a modern, highly capable, and community-centered fire department that supports Avenal’s future growth and stability. We are committed to building an organization rooted in strong core values, driven by continuous improvement, and dedicated not only to protecting our community, but to becoming an integrated and trusted part of it.

I envision the City of Avenal Fire Department as a progressive and highly adaptive organization that embraces innovation, values professionalism, and relentlessly pursues operational excellence. We will foster a culture of accountability, leadership development, training, and continuous self-assessment while leveraging technology, data-informed decision-making, and strategic partnerships to improve outcomes for both our firefighters and our community.

Equally important, we are committed to redefining how a fire department engages with its community. We will pursue an aggressive community risk reduction posture focused on prevention, education, resilience, and proactive engagement. Through strong relationships, visible leadership, and responsive service, we aim to strengthen public trust and improve quality of life throughout the City of Avenal.

As Fire Chief, I am committed to building a department that our community can be proud of one that serves with integrity, compassion, professionalism, and unwavering dedication. Whether responding to emergencies, educating our residents, reducing community risk, or partnering to solve tomorrow's challenges, we will remain focused on our mission of protecting lives, safeguarding property, and strengthening the resilience of our community.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the City of Avenal Fire Department. We invite you to explore our website, connect with our team, and join us as we build a safer, stronger, and more resilient Avenal together.

Respectfully,

Jacob McAfee, EFO, CFO, CTO