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

January-February 2023

ON THE COVER:  CSFA’s “RV 1” will be traveling the state as a rolling billboard for CSFA and state’s fire service. See more photos and story on page 12. Photo by Brandy Carlos