California Fire Service Magazine

The California Fire Service, published six times a year by CSFA since 1927, is the state’s only statewide fire service trade journal. CSFA members receive the digital magazine as part of their membership, and a controlled print mailing is also sent to over 2700 fire stations throughout California. Readership exceeds 15,000.

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Meet the Editor


Gary Giacomo

March-April 2023

ON THE COVER:  Beverly Hills Fire Engineer Melissa Hillis instructing forcible entry techniques for El Segundo Fire Department Girls Camp 2022 along with El Segundo FD Fire Captain Tony Del Castillo. See related story beginning on page 6.