Frank Herbert Kelly, 78, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2012, in Scottsdale, Arizona, after a brief illness. Kelly, a CSFA Life Member, began his fire service career in Costa Mesa and later moved to Huntington Beach FD where he advanced through the ranks quickly from Engineer to Captain, Battalion Chief, Training Officer, Division Chief of Operations, and Fire Marshal. A celebration of Frank's life will be on June 9, 11 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 721 E. Chanslorway, Blythe, CA. Learn more about Frank Herbert Kelly and the celebration of his life here.
CA Fire Service Directory
The 2012 edition of The California Fire Service Directory is now available. The California Fire Service Directory, updated annually, has been published by CSFA for over 20 years, and contains listings of all California fire departments -- municipal, military and private -- paid, volunteer, and combination. Department listings include fire chief and training officer phone, fax, e-mail and mailing address. In addition, the Fire Directory includes a handy reference of California-based fire service organizations, federal fire-related offices, State Fire Marshal contacts, hospital burn centers, fire museums and colleges. Get your copy now!
CSFA Surplus Equipment Program
If you have surplus fire and rescue equipment or are in critical need of equipment, please use the forms below to let us know.
The CSFA Steamer
Celebrating over 104 years of service, the horse drawn steam fire engine was fully restored to its original glory. Today, as a salute to the California Fire Service, and known as the "CSFA Steamer Team" this colorful display can be seen traveling throughout the state attending community events, in the interest of fire prevention and life safety education.
