Operations Division

Operations Division: Excellence in Action

The Operations Division serves as the frontline of the Orange City Fire Department. We are responsible for providing comprehensive emergency services to the City of Orange and standing ready to support mutual aid requests throughout the State of California. Whether the challenge is local or regional, our personnel are prepared to respond with precision and professionalism.

Strategic Coordination & Leadership

To ensure seamless 24/7 coverage and high-level performance, our operations are expertly coordinated through a specialized leadership team:

  • Three Shift Battalion Chiefs: Managing daily field operations and incident command.

  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Manager: Overseeing our life-saving medical care and clinical standards.

  • Training Captain: Ensuring our crews are prepared for the complexities of modern fire suppression and rescue.

Innovation through Collaboration

In the fire service, standing still is falling behind. At Orange City Fire, teamwork and collaboration are the engines that drive our operational success. By fostering a culture of continuous learning, we ensure that our personnel remain on the cutting edge of new training concepts and national safety standards, exceeding the rigorous benchmarks required to keep our firefighters and our community safe.

Our commitment is simple: to provide a rapid, effective, and highly trained response every time the bell rings, ensuring that the City of Orange remains a safe place to live, work, and play.

Contact Us

(714) 288-2500 Office
(714) 633-1313 Non-Emergency
(714) 744-6035 Fax

Robert Stefano
Deputy Chief of Operations
(714) 288-2502

Bryan Johnson
Emergency Medical Services Manager
(714) 288-2503

Robert Lobato
Training and Safety Captain
(714) 288-2508