City of Milpitas | Fire Department

Welcome to the Milpitas Fire Department

The Milpitas Fire Department is responsible for fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue services, hazardous and toxic materials emergency response, coordination of City-wide disaster response efforts, enforcement of fire and life safety codes, enforcement of State and Federal hazardous materials regulations, and investigation of fire cause, arson and other emergency events for cause and origin.

To Serve and Protect the Community of Milpitas.
Preservation of Life, Property and the Environment
within this Community is the Reason for Our Existence.

Programs of Interest:

Juvenile Fire Setter Counseling - the Fire Department offers early intervention counseling to young children who have shown an unhealthy interest in fire and fire setting. Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program.

Public Education - the Fire Department can be scheduled to make a variety of fire and life safety presentations to groups. Of particular interest are programs designed for children.

Safely Surrendered Baby Law - The Safely Surrendered Baby Law (also known as the Safe Haven Law) allows a parent or person with lawful custody to surrender a baby confidentially to a Safe Haven site, without fear of arrest or prosecution for child abandonment. » more...

Station Tours - Under certain circumstances, groups can schedule station tours by making an appointment. These tours are scheduled when they do not conflict with other department business.

Volunteers - The Fire Department participates in the City of Milpitas Community Volunteer Program. Although no emergency response positions are utilized in the program, volunteer positions in public education, disaster planning and training and fire prevention are sometimes available.

Interim Fire Chief: Ruben Grijalva
Phone: (408) 586-2811

Milpitas Fire Department	Administration Hours:
777 South Main Street	Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Phone: (408) 586-2800
For Emergencies Dial: 911