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Chula Vista Fire Department (CVFD)

SoCal · Municipal · Career

Mission

At Chula Vista Fire Department, we are here to put others first, make positive contacts and build relationships.

10 · StationsOver 28,000 calls for service in 2021, a 26 percent increase in recent years - averaging 79 per day. The department's FAQ separately describes nearly 15,000 annual requests, reflecting an earlier period · Annual calls275,000+ residents, 52 square miles · Population servedChristopher Manroe (as of Aug 08, 2026) · Fire Chief

We are dedicated to securing competitive wages, benefits, and working conditions for our members through advocacy, political action, and community involvement.

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