Special Memorial Day event will take place on Monday, May 27 at 1pm.
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The City will be holding a special meeting on April 22,2013 to discuss the proposed expansion of the I-5 freeway.
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Check out the new guide for a complete list of all upcoming Summer activities
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Be apart of the first annual 5K run to benefit the Downey Unified School District's TLC Family Resource Center.
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Join Mayor Mario A. Guerra every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month for his Mayor's Walking Wednesdays series. To view the full schedule click here.
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NASA Astronaut James M. Kelly to speak during this special event. Join us as we honor the crew of STS-107, who tragically lost their lives on February 1, 2003.
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The City of Downey will be hosting special meetings for the development of the new Parks & Recreation Master Plan.
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Grant funds will restore the loss of a Fire Engine previously eliminated due to budget cuts
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Join Mayor Guerra two Wednesdays a month and get moving toward a Healthy Downey!
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Several City facilities will be closed during the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
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Court ruled in favor or the Cities of Downey, Cerritos and Signal in their case against the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD). See press release for more details.
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City flags have been lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims of the Connecticut school shooting. A statement from Mayor Guerra can be found here.
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Give us your best shot! The Parks & Recreation Department is looking for photos to use in the 2013 Summer Community Guide
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Dn. Mario A. Guerra becomes Downey's 46th Mayor and Alex Saab is elected as the new Council Member representing District 5. Click here to learn more about your Downey City Council!
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A special ceremony was held on December 6th for the Reorganization of the Downey City Council
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Check out the new Winter/Spring Guide!
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Join us for our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, December 5th. See event flyer for more details.
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Please click on the link below to view agenda and reports for the City Council meeting on Tuesday. November 27, 2012.
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The City of Downey is in the process of updating the State required housing element. Please join us for these informative workshops.
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Please be advised that the City's Online Documentation portal will be down for maintenance on November 15, 2012 from 7am-7pm. Services will be restored on November 16th. Thank you for your patience.
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City sends separate bill for lighting district tax fees
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Flu shot clinic will be held from 12pm-4pm at the Downey Civic Theatre
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The Downey Police Department will be conducting operation "Save Our Seats" on Saturday, November 3, 2012 from 10am-3pm.
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Please click here for election information and results.
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City seeking proposals for a Cost of Service Study for Solid Waster Collection services. Deadline is October 29, 2012.
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Join us in honoring our Veterans during this special ceremony on Monday, November 12, 2012.
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The Downey City Library will close at 5pm on Thursday, September 20 due to the Taste of Downey event.
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Please click on the link below to view the agenda and reports for the City Council meeting on September 11, 2012.
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City opens cooling stations
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FREE water barrels will be distributed on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at West Middle School. See flyer for more details
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Be part of Downey history by helping to name the City's own Space Shuttle Mock-Up. Deadline to submit is August 31, 2012
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Concerts will take place every Wednesday night this summer!
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Please click on the link below to view City Council meeting agenda, along with reports.
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The public is invited to attend this special event and view the Shuttle as it is transported to its new location.
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Effective August 13, 2012, the City's Parks & Recreation Department will be moving to a new location
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Please click on the link below to view the agenda and supportive documents for the City Council meeting on June 26th.
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Presidential Primary Election - June 5, 2012
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On Monday, June 4, 2012, Downey Fire responded to the intersection of Stewart & Gray and Old River School Roads for a reported traffic collision. Downey Fire Paramedics extricated a male and female victim from the wreckage and transported them to Saint Francis Medical – Trauma Centers in critical condition where both individuals latter died from their injuries.
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On Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 21:26 hours, Downey Fire responded into the City of Compton on a mutual aid for a 2nd Alarm commercial structure fire in the 500 block of Rosecrans Avenue. Downey Engine 61, Truck 611 and Command 604 assisted with defensive fire ground operations.
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Application Deadline is Friday, August 10
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Federal Advocacy (Lobbying) Services
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On Saturday, May 19, 2012 Downey Fire responded to the 11100 block of Paramount Boulevard to a reported structure fire. Downey Fire received reports of smoke inside Pina’s Pizza. Downey Fire crews encountered an electrical sub-panel fire in an adjacent business, Stewart's Liquor. The fire had extended into the walls and roof rafters. The concealed fire was difficult to locate and extinguish. Downey Fire remained on-scene for 3 hours to conduct overhaul operations.
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Special ceremony will take place at the Downey Cemetery beginning at 11am.
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Great Balls of Fire exhibit will be on display June 12-September 16
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Caltrans scheduled to fully close freeway segment for one month beginning May 14
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Come celebrate our youth at the 25th Annual Kids Day Event!
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On Saturday, May 5, 2012 Downey Fire responded to the intersection of Columbia Way and Imperial Hwy for a reported overturn vehicle with persons trapped.
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More than 50 employers with 600 jobs are expected to attend
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Community Emergency Response Training (C.E.R.T) will be offered on April 14, 21 and 28. See flyer for more details.
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New summer guide now available!
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Downey Fire Explorers Dominic Ventura and Ismael Buenrostro graduated from the 38th California State Fire Explorer Academy in Sonoma, California on March 24, 2012.
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Work to be performed on Firestone Blvd during the week of 4/2/12-4/6/12.
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On Sunday, April 1, 2012, Downey Fire personnel responded to the 9700 block of Paramount Boulevard on a reported vehicle into a tree with a person trapped.
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On Saturday, March 31, 2012 Downey Fire responded into the City of Compton on a mutual aid request to assist with fire suppression activities on a large commericial fire.
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On Saturday, March 31, 2012 Downey Fire units responded to a reported structure fire at Anthony’s Beauty Center located at 11113 Paramount Blvd.
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On March 27, 2012 Downey Fire Hazmat Specialist Kirby responded to the Downey Regional Medical Center (DRMC) Emergency Department to assistant with a possible chemical exposure of a 19 year-old.
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On Sunday, March 25, 2012, Downey Fire responded to a report of a residential structure fire in the 9100 block of Priscilla Street. Downey Fire arrived on scene to find a fully involved detached garage fire.
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On Saturday, March 24, 2012, the Downey Fire Department participated in the annual ARC Walk for Independence. Downey Truck 611 hoisted the American Flag at the Start-Finish line at the Stonewood Shopping Center on Firestone Boulevard; and Engine 64 led the participants onto Lakewood Boulevard with lights and siren to kick-off the event. ARC, founded in 1950, is national community-based organization which advocates for and serves people afflicted with intellectual and developmental disabilities
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On Saturday, March 24, 2012 Downey Fire responded to a report of smoke coming from a residence in the 12600 block of Glenshire Road. Upon arrival, Downey Fire found moderate smoke emanating from several windows of the single family residence. Downey Fire initiated a fire attack and found a fully involved room and contents fire.
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On Sunday, March 11, Downey Fire responded to the 12000 block of Lakewood Blvd. for a reported vehicle into a structure. Upon arrival, Engine 62 found a mini-van, driven by an elderly male, had gone through the front portion of a restaurant’s bar. The vehicle had trapped a female patron between a fixed table and the impacted wall. Downey Fire was able to extricate the victim who was treated and transported by Downey Paramedics to an area hospital.
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Please see Agenda
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Nextdoor enables residents to stay connected and receive city-wide communications
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City responds to Water Replenishment District (WRD) Lawsuit
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On Saturday, February 11, 2012, Downey Fire responded to the 8200 block of Luxor Avenue for a report of heavy smoke inside a single-family residence. Downey Fire units arrived to find a well involved kitchen fire with exposures to adjacent rooms.
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On Friday, February 10, 2012, Downey Fire responded to the 8900 block of Parrot Avenue to a reported roof fire. Upon making their way onto the roof, responding units found a section of the shake shingle roof burning adjacent to the chimney.
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State Legislative Advocacy (Lobbying) Services
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Special safety information from Southern California Edison
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Event to take place Saturday, February 4, 2012 beginning at 8am.
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On January 24, 2012, Firefighter John Hyun graduated from Los Angeles County Paramedic Training Institute. John has been a firefighter with the department since May 2008.
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Firestone Boulevard to be impacted
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Notice Of Public Hearing On Proposed Resolution Adopting The City’s 2010 Urban Water Management Plan
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Captain Bob Rapp is retiring after 34 years of dedicated service to the City of Downey. The Downey Fire Department will be honoring his service at Fire Station #1 on December 21, 2011. We wish him well in his retirement.
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Notice: Imperial Highway Water Main Abandonment
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On Saturday, November 19, 2011 Downey Fire responded to the 7600 block of Pivot Street to a reported Gun Shot Victim. Upon arrival, Downey Fire Engine 61 found two adult males suffering from multiple gun shot wounds. Paramedics initiated advance life support and transported the victims to St. Francis Medical-Trauma Center in critical condition.
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On November 15th at 3:49 pm Downey Fire Department units responded an enhanced commercial structure fire response to the 10400 block of Paramount Blvd. Joint Powers Communications Center advised flames reported seen from the roof of the large multi-building apartment complex. Upon Engine 61's arrival, they reported smoke showing to the rear of the complex. Hose lines were deployed to a 2nd floor involved apartment unit. Additional companies performed search operations while the adjacent exposures were protected and truck operations completed. The fire was quickly contained and extinguished. Upon knockdown, one firefighter reported injuries requiring paramedic treatment on-scene, and was quickly transported to a local hospital for further medical care.
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The Downey Fire Department wishes to congratulate Rose Joseph on her retirement from the Joint Powers Communications Center (JPCC). Downey Fire congratulates Rose on her many years of dedicated public safety service and wishes her the best in retirement.
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On Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Downey Fire responded to a reported apartment fire in the 9100 block of Florence Avenue. Upon arrival, Downey Fire made way to the 3rd floor where they found the hallway charged with heavy smoke. Flames were observed emanating from an apartment unit and extending into the common hallway. The fire was knocked down within 10 minutes of arrival.
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Public is invited to attend special meeting on November 15
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On Monday, October 31st Downey Fire responded to the smell of smoke inside a residence in the 9300 block of Pico Vista Road. Upon arrival, fire crews reported an electrical short in the bathroom area of the residence. Upon further investigation, a small fire located in the attic was found.
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Three fire department personnel have been selected to attend the National Fire Academy in Emmetsburg, Maryland beginning this week. Battalion Chief Ed Haupt, Training Captain Daryl Boyd, and Firefighter /Paramedic Erich Ekstedt will attend classes on Command and Control Decision Making at Multiple Alarm Incidents, and Command and Control of Incident Operations.
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On Sunday, October 30th Downey Fire responded to a difficulty breathing call in the 12500 block of Brookshire Avenue. Upon arrival, an 8 year old boy was found in cardiac arrest. CPR was started and the child was transported to Downey Regional Medical Center for further medical evaluation.
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On Saturday, October 29, 2011 Downey Fire responded to a reported fire at Los Padrinos Juvenile Detention Center. Upon arrival, Downey Fire found the fire had been extinguished by Probation officials. A juvenile male occupant had set fire to a mattress.
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On Friday, October 29, 2011, personnel from Downey Fire Station #1 supported St. Raymond’s Catholic Church Halloween Carnival.
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On Saturday, October 29, 2011 Downey Fire responded to the 9800 block of Everest for a reported fire alarm without a reset. Upon further investigation, Engine 62 detected a burning odor and laddered the roof of the commercial building at which time Fire personnel found an area of the roof on fire.
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On Friday, October 28, 2011, Downey Fire responded to the 9300 block of Songfest for multiple calls reporting a residential structure fire. Upon arrival, Engine 64 found heavy smoke emanating from the back yard of a single family residence resulting from an illegal burn.
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Downey Police Department will host prescription drug "take back" program at the Discovery Sports Complex/Columbia Memorial Space Center.
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Flu vaccination event will take place on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 from 12pm-4pm at the Downey Theatre from 9am-1pm.
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Get an early start to your holiday shopping!
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Message from Police Chief Rick Esteves regarding the officer-involved shooting on October 22, 2011.
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The Downey Fire Department is proud to announce the appointment of Fr. John Higgins as the new Department chaplain. Fr. John graduated from Downey High School in 1967 and currently serves as Pastor of St. Raymond Catholic Church in Downey.
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Free Community Outreach BBQ to take place on October 22, 2011
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On Friday, October 14, 2011 Downey Fire responded to the 12000 block of Woodruff Avenue for a reported hazardous materials release. Upon their arrival, Downey Fire observed a semi-tractor trailer leaking hydrochloric acid from a 330-gallon tote bin.
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On Tuesday, October 11, 2011, Downey Fire with assistance from Santa Fe Springs Fire, responded to the southbound 605 freeway for a reported vehicle leaking fuel. Upon arrival, fire units determined a big rig truck had lost 90-gallons of its diesel fuel from one of its fuel tank.
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Downey Fire units are scheduled to visit elementary schools throughout Downey to deliver an important message of how to protect your family from fire. This year’s fire prevention week campaign is about keeping you, you family, and your community safe from fire.
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On Monday, October 10, 2011, Downey Fire, with assistance from LA County Fire, responded to a reported residential garage fire in the 7200 block of Florence Avenue.
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On Sunday, October 09, 2011 Downey Fire responded to a reported apartment fire in the 11600 block of Old River School Road. Upon arrival, Downey Fire units found smoke showing from a first floor window. The fire was quickly extinguished by first arriving units. One juvenile patient was treated for smoke inhalation and lacerations to his hand.
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On Friday, October 7, 2011 Downey Fire responded to Old River School Road and Rio Flora for a reported vehicle collision with persons trapped. Truck 611 utilized their “jaws of life” to remove the car’s door and dashboard in order to gain access to a 21 year old female driver. The female patient was transported by Downey Paramedics to St. Francis Medical-Trauma Center for further medical evaluation.
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On Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Downey Fire responded to a reported vehicle fire in 9100 block of Angell Street. Upon arrival, Downey Fire observed a fully involved single vehicle fire in front of an attached garage at the rear of the property.
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On Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Downey Fire responded to the 8000 block of Brookgreen for a reported dog bite. Upon arrival, Downey Fire found a 14 year old male suffering from significant multiple dog bites to his head, neck and torso.
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On Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Downey Fire responded to a reported explosive device at a residence located in the 8000 block of Cheyenne.
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The 21st annual Weinberg & D’Alessandro Downey Police & Fire Foundation (DPFF) golf tournament was held on October 3rd at Rio Hondo Country Club. The DPFF provides assistance to police and fire employees during times of unexpected financial hardship or emergency medical needs.
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During the week of October 3rd, Downey Fire crews participated in live fire and US&R training at the former Gallatin Medical offices located at 10720 Paramount Blvd. The medical office buildings, slated for demolition, were graciously offered to Downey Fire for the training event.
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On Saturday, September 24th Downey Engine 63 responded to an assistance request to re-set the fire alarm system at Downey Retirement Center. Upon arrival, Engine 63’s was informed of a dryer fire on the first floor. The fire was contained to the dryer area as a result of an activated sprinkler head. The Fire Prevention Bureau followed up to ensure the sprinkler and fire alarm system was properly restored.
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On Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Downey Fire responded to a structure fire at a vacant building on the Rancho Los Amigos Hospital grounds.
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On Tuesday, September 13, 2011 Downey Engines 64, 63, 61 with USAR 661, Truck 611, Squad 642 under the command of 604 responded to the intersection of Lakewood Boulevard and Cecilia for a reported single vehicle traffic collision which resulted in a sheared fire hydrant.
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On Thursday September 15, 2011 Downey Engine 61, Squad 641 and Ambulance 645 responded to a reported auto vs. pedestrian. Upon their arrival, Downey Fire found a two vehicle traffic collision with three injured parties.
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On Friday, September 16, 2011 Downey Fire responded to a reported drowning victim at the Corinthian Apartments on Florence Avenue.
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On Thursday, September 15, 2011 Downey Fire responded to a reported trash compactor fire at Home Depot located at 7121 Firestone Blvd. Upon arrival, Downey Fire personnel found smoke and fire coming from a large trash compactor.
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Distribution will take place Saturday, September 24 beginning at 8am
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On Friday, November 9, 2011 Downey Fire responded to a reported residential structure fire in the 13200 block of Dunrobin. Upon arrival, Engine 62 observed heavy smoke emanating from the garage area.
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On Saturday, November 10, 2011 Downey Fire responded to a reported natural gas leak inside a structure in the 10400 La Reina. Upon arrival, Downey Fire found workers at the residential apartment complex had struck a gas line with a stump grinder.
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The Downey Fire Department was once again honored to participate in the annual Pediatric Carnival at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center. The Pediatric Carnival is a day of fun for children who suffer from disabilities caused by traumatic injury or disease.
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On Saturday, September 10, 2011 Downey Fire responded to a reported train fire on the Metro Green Line at Lakewood Blvd and the 105 Freeway.
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Firefighters Carlos Mata and Zach Nielson have graduated from the Los Angeles County Paramedic Training Institute and are now State-certified paramedics.
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Downey Firefighters MDA Fill-the-Boot Campaign – Saturday, Sept. 24 at Lakewood & Firestone Blvd.
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Meeting will take place at the Columbia Memorial Space Center
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Newly created commission will help youth learn about local government.
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City urges residents to take the following preventive measures...
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Meet and greet event will feature federal, state and local officials
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On Wednesday, August 10, 2011, Downey Fire responded to Lakewood Blvd for a report of a vehicle into a structure. Downey Fire Engine 62 arrived on-scene to find a single automobile had driven into the rear wall of a strip center building resulting in a natural gas leak inside the structure. Engine 62 quickly secured the utilities and requested an enhanced commercial response.
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Downey is proud to have an Apollo astronaut reunited with an Apollo spacecraft in the City where they were made.
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Join us in honoring our public safety for their heroism and commitment to our community.
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In Downey, the $198 million project will include Orr and Day Road to the I-605 interchange with the I-5 Freeway
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Demolition to occur on Thursday, July 21 at 3pm.
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L.A. County to Hold Special Public Hearings on Monday, July 11 and Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
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Free Twilight Summer Concerts, July 6 to August 24 at Furman Park located at 10419 Rives Ave.
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The Downey Emergency Preparedness Committee and CERT volunteers will be distributing free plastic food-grade barrels for emergency water storage on Saturday morning, June 18th.
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The release of the first draft of district maps from the California Citizens Redistricting Commission is met with mixed reaction from City Officials.
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Downey Fourth of July Event will be Monday, July 4, 2011 at Downey High School Football Stadium.
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Monday, May 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Downey Cemetery, 9073 Gardendale St.
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Saturday, June 4, 2011, 9am -noon. Rio San Gabriel Park, 9612 Ardine St.
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Downey Police Department Plans to "Take Back" Unused and Unwanted Prescription Drugs on Saturday, April 30th
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Southern California Association of Governments Recognizes Downey's Downtown Specific Plan
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Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects
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City will compete in Kansas to seek prestigious title
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On March 26, 2011 Downey Fire responded to a reported traffic collision with overturned vehicle at Paramount - Alameda. Upon their arrival, Downey Fire found a single vehicle, occupied by 4 persons, on its roof with severe damage. A 19 y/o male, suffering from severe head trauma, remained trapped inside the vehicle.
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A Celebration of Healthy Youth in a Caring Community - Sat. May 14, 2011, 10am - 4pm Furman Park
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Over $25,000 Raised for Japan Relief Effort
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Raytheon officials will be in Downey on March 22, 2011 to offer free tours of company trailer and provide an overview of the new Public Safety Technology Center.
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Downey's Police and Fire Departments communicating with local, state and federal agencies
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On Monday, March 7, 2011 Downey Fire responded to an apartment complex in the 11700 block of Coldbrook Avenue on a reported drowning. Downey Fire personnel arrived on scene to find Downey Police initiating basic life support measures on a 4 year old male drowning victim in respiratory arrest.
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On Monday, March 7, 2011 a large area of Southwest Downey lost power. Downey Fire conducted a field survey of the affected area and found no significant damage had occurred as a result of the winds. Approximately 2,200 residents were affected by the power outage.
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Event Scheduled for Saturday, March 12
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City wishes to thank all sponsors for their contributions to honor Downey Militray personnel
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Space Center to participate in Blue Star Museum Program
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Mayor Luis Marquez invites public to attend forum on Public Safety.
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Congressman Horn represented the City of Downey in Congressional District No. 38 from 1993-2003
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On Sunday, February 13, 2011 Downey Fire responded to a reported blown transformer in the 9500 block of Lakewood Blvd. Upon arrival, Downey Fire observed a vegetation fire and hazmat release of transformer oil resulting from a fallen Edison power pole.
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On February 4, 2011 Downey Fire responded to a report of flooding at Downey Regional Medical Center (DRMC). Downey Fire arrived on scene to find a significant domestic water leak on the second floor, directly above the hospital's lobby area.
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Annual Action Plan Community Participation Meetings
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On January 23, 2011 Downey Fire responded to a reported residential structure fire in the 7300 block of Dinwiddie Street. Downey Fire arrived to find a working fire with light smoke venting from the rear of the single family residence.
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On January 23, 2011 upon clearing a residential fire call; Downey Engine 64 was dispatched to a choking person at Bob's Big Boy restaurant. E64 personnel reported an adult male in full arrest.
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On January 4, 2011, Downey Fire responded to a reported residential structure fire in the 10200 block of Western Ave. Downey Fire arrived on scene to find a fire that had extended into the wall and attic space resulting from a malfunctioning electrical wall plug.
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On Tuesday, January 04, 2011 Downey Fire responded to the 7500 block of Finevale Drive on an unknown medical response. Upon arrival Downey Fire found members of the residence complaining of symptoms consistent with Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Downey Fire transported two of the five victims to Kaiser-Downey for further medical evaluation.
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On Thursday, January 6, 2011 Downey Truck 611 responded to a reported flooding on the second floor of the Dillar Office Building located at 11525 Brookshire Ave. Upon their arrival, Truck 611 found a broken 1 1/2" domestic water line in a 2nd floor female restroom that had resulted in major flooding to the 2nd floor, as well as significant water damage to the first floor.
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On January 5, 2011 Downey Fire units responded to a reported residential structure fire in the 10500 block of Woodruff Ave. Downey Fire arrived on-scene to find a small fire located in the crawlspace below one of the bedrooms.
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On December 5, 2010, Downey Fire responded to Lakewood Blvd. for a reported motor vehicle accident involving a Downey Police Officer.
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On December 5, 2010 the Compton Fire Department lost Captain Javier Lopez who passed away at his home from a heart attack. On Dec. 13th Downey Fire personnel participated in his funeral services and also provided station coverage to the City of Compton.
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On Friday, December 17, 2010 Downey Fire responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of Paramount Blvd. and Stewart and Gray Road with reports of a person trapped.
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Downey Fire Engine 63, Truck 611 and Battalion 604 (Battalion Chief Gillaspie) responded into the City of Montebello on a third alarm fire on Saturday, December 18.
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Over the past month, the Downey Fire Department has been collecting Christmas toys for the Department’s annual “Operation Santa” which distributed the toys to children of needy families.
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City Council announces appointment of Ms. Yvette M. Abich Garcia as new City Attorney
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On November 13, 2010 Downey Fire responded to a reported stabbing in the 7600 block of Firestone Blvd.
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On November 20, 2010 Downey Fire responded to a reported stabbing in the 10200 block of Hopeland Avenue.
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On November 21, 2010 Downey Fire responded to a fatal pedestrian versus auto on Firestone Blvd.
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On November 21, 2010 Downey Fire responded to a reported vehicle fire on Cord Ave.
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On November 23, 2010 Downey Fire assisted by Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a reported natural gas leak inside a structure.
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Dedication Ceremony honoring Governor John G. Downey December 7, 2010, 4:30 pm
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The Downey Fire Department participated in a multi-agency training seminar presented by Dr. Steven Chin on the experiences and lessons learned by the Los Angeles County Fire Department Urban Search & Rescue Team's deployment to Haiti to aid in rescuing trapped earthquake victims.
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The Downey Fire Department participated in a multi-agency Regional Response Asset Drill at the Downey Studio Lot on November 12-13.
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Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony December 2, 2010
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On Saturday, November 6, Downey Fire Department responded to a reported commercial structure fire at Pieloon Restaurant located at 10822 Lakewood Blvd.
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On Sunday, November 7, 2010 Downey Fire responded to a reported vehicle accident involving a pickup truck into a tree in the center divider of Florence Ave.
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On September 1, 2010, Downey Fire responded to a reported traffic accident on Stewart & Gray Road where a passenger vehicle had rear-ended and became lodged under a tractor-trailer.
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On Sunday, September 12 Downey Fire Department responded to a reported roof fire in the 7900 block of Cole Street.
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City of Downey implements emergency notification system that Includes over 30,000 landlines and an opt-In system for cell phones and e-mail addresses.
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News-Vehicle Weight Limit Reduced to 20 Tons on Firestone Blvd Bridge at San Gabriel River
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On Saturday, August 14th, Downey Fire Department responded to a cluster of Palm trees on fire at the Embassy Suites Hotel.
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On Thursday, July 29 Downey Dispatch Center received a mutual aid request from Los Angeles County Fire for assistance on a brush fire threatening homes in the Palmdale area. Strike Team 1280A was deployed to the Crown Fire Incident.
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On May 14, 2010, the Downey Fire Department responded to a reported traffic collision involving an overturned Propane tanker truck at the intersection of Stewart & Gray Road and Regentview Avenue.
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Downey Police Department will be hosting an Internet Safety presentation on Wednesday, June 2, 7:00 p.m. at the Barbara J. Riley Community Center
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On May 10, 2010 Downey Fire Department responded to a reported 3 vehicle traffic accident with persons trapped at Paramount Blvd. and 2nd Street.
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On April 5, 2010, Matt Coomes and Josh Halbmaier were honored at a promotion ceremony.
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On Tuesday, April 6, 2010, Downey Fire Department responded to a reported traffic accident with persons trapped at Firestone Blvd. and La Reina Ave.
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On Tuesday, April 6, 2010 Downey Fire Department responded to reported smoke inside the Stonewood Mall.
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On Wednesday, April 7, 2010 Downey Fire Department responded to a fatal single vehicle traffic accident at Lakewood Blvd and Imperial Hwy.
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On Saturday, April 3, 2010, Downey Fire Department responded to a reported roof fire in the 10900 block of Cord Ave.
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On Saturday, April 3, 2010, Downey Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle roll-over accident with trapped persons on the Southbound 5 Freeway.
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Downey Fire Department will be hosting the 36th Annual California Fire Explorer Academy from April 5 - 11.
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Learn about the latest city initatives related to sustainablity
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Vehicle into structure with person trapped.
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Single car accident of vehicle striking a tree. Driver extricated by Downey Fire and transported to trauma center.
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An innovative 20,000 square foot, two-story space center set in the new Discovery Sports Complex on the site of the former NASA Downey facility.
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