City of Monrovia

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Hello and welcome to the Monrovia Fire Department:

We hope that you find our web site educational and interesting as we provide the most up-to-date information possible. It is our goal to continue to offer excellent service to the constituents of this great community, including facts that are found in this web site that you may find useful in your everyday life. The department has seen some incredible changes over the years which include improving the operational capabilities, purchasing new equipment, upgrading fire facilities and enhancing suppression staff levels as we respond to the ever-changing needs of our community. To that end, we will continue to make available as much useful information as possible for the residents, business owners and employees, civic groups and those just interested in glancing at the Monrovia Fire Department.

It is our hope that you will take the time to enjoy this web site, learn more about this great city and enjoy what the Monrovia Fire Department has to offer. If at any time you have questions or comments regarding information provided on this site, or if you are just interested in learning more about the Monrovia Fire Department, please don't hesitate to contact us.

On behalf of the Men and Women of the Monrovia Fire Department, be safe, take care and enjoy your visit to the Monrovia Fire Department's official web site.

Respectfully Yours,

Christopher Donovan
Fire Chief

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Fire Department Staff - Telestaff Link

NOTICES: Fraud Alert -- Fraudulent Fire Inspectors

There are individuals posing as private fire inspectors allegedly “helping” to relieve the workload of the local fire department. They perform fraudulent inspections, issue invoices authorizing payment for various services that were “performed."

Fortunately, the businesses that reported being approached refused to sign the Invoice.

MFD  conducts annual  fire inspections in all city businesses. Business owners should not let anyone inspect their fire extinguishers, sprinkler system, alarm system, hood system, or any other fire protection device until requested by MFD  personnel.

Fire Protection Business and Professional Requirements

When someone enters your business to perform any type of fire protection work, they must do  the following (4) things before CONSIDER retaining their services.

1)  Produce a business card identifying them and the business they represent.

2)  Present a current copy of a City of Monrovia business license for the company they represent

3)  Present a California Fire Marshal picture identification, and a C-16 or C-10 license issued by  the California Contractors State License Board.

4) They must tell you what they intend to do and what the estimated costs will be.

Vendors must leave you a signed invoice and any parts that they have replaced and have charged you for.

Never pay in cash! (Businesses need to maintain proper  records – invoices etc.,  for any tax or legal purpose that may arise)

REMEMBER  you always have the right to refuse the service and request that a Monrovia Fire Department Inspector visit your business.

We will gladly advise you of any needed service. We also have a list of approved and qualified vendors. If have any questions or need any assistance please call Deputy Fire Marshall  Alice Robin at (626)256-8110.

Thank you for helping us combat fraud.