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Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA)

SoCal Β· County Β· Career

Mission

With dedication to courage, compassion, and competency, we serve with honor and respect for each other and those we serve, committed to delivering excellent service and meeting the changing needs of our communities.

Source: official department source

78 · Stations151,812 calls for service (2019) · Annual callsTJ McGovern (as of Aug 08, 2026) · Fire Chief

OCFA is a Regional fire service agency structured as a joint powers authority, founded in 1995.

Preparing for the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) oral board

Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) runs 78 stations across its community. Build your ARTS Tie-back material from what this department tells you about itself:

  • its mission and the values it states
  • the community it serves and the calls it runs
  • the specialized work it runs, from wildland and interface fires, hazardous materials, and urban search and rescue
  • the culture and priorities its own people describe

Themes this profile surfaces

  • Why you want to serve Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) specifically, over any other department
  • Scenario questions that touch its wildland and interface fires and hazardous materials work
  • How your own values line up with the department's mission
  • Pace and call volume at a department running 151,812 calls for service (2019) a year
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