Links & Resources
IVECA & Radio Communications
Radio communications play a pivotal role in the safety of the Imperial County firefighter. The Imperial Valley Emergency Communications Authority or IVECA, is entrusted in providing flawless radio communication 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It accomplishes this endeavor with both stationary and portable radios connected to a network of communication sites located throughout Imperial County.
Both locally, and in conjunction with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Wireless Services Division, the system is continuously monitored. System failures are immediately reported and rectified ensuring reliable communications, wherever duty calls. Aiding in the safety of our firefighters through dependable communications is always our goal, and we take that very seriously!
Volunteer Program
Volunteer information can be obtained by contacting Battalion Chief Hector Garcia at:
hectorgarcia@co.imperial.ca.us
Frequently Asked Questions
No, in an emergency, calling 9-1-1 ensures the fastest response by the closest and most appropriate available unit.
Call Imperial County Fire Department Administration at (442) 265-6000 or (442) 265-3000 during regular business hours.
For entry-level Firefighter positions please check the County of Imperial Website www.co.imperial.ca.us and access the job listings under the Human Resources tab.
Yes, applications may be obtained at ICFD Station #2 (Heber). The contact person is Battalion Chief Hector Garcia, he can be reached via phone at (442) 265-3000.
You can join Imperial County’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to learn how to prepare yourself, your family, and your neighborhood to be self-sufficient during a disaster and to help others who may need it afterward. CERT volunteers receive training in a wide variety of skills and ongoing training to help them make a difference in our community. For more information, contact (442) 265-6000.
Call and arrange at (442) 265-3000
If you have reason to believe that a person is setting a fire or has just set a fire, call 9-1-1 immediately. Be prepared to describe the suspect, including physical features and clothing as well as the location and nature of the suspicious activity.
If you have information regarding a fire that has already occurred and is under investigation, please call (442) 265-3000
Any time your smoke detector goes off, it's important to pay attention. If it's sounding its loud alarm because it senses the presence of smoke, check your home thoroughly. If you smell smoke and are unable to locate a fire, call 9-1-1 and we'll send an engine to make sure that a fire isn't smoldering in a hidden area and it won't cost anything. If you don't smell smoke, the detector may be reacting to the presence of dust, steam, or a small insect or spider. Dust and bugs can be removed by a vacuum cleaner. If steam from a nearby shower is affecting your smoke detector regularly, move the detector to a different spot.
If the detector is just chirping, thumping, or buzzing, it probably means that the battery is low. Replace the battery as soon as possible. Without a working battery, a smoke detector can't do its job and the risk of dying in a fire increases greatly.
Please send incident report requests to Ana G Zapata in Administration at anazapata@co.imperial.ca.us or via phone at (442) 265-6028. Please have the following information at hand:
- Date/Time/Location of Incident
- Type of Incident
- A fee associated with this request will be required upon delivery.