Butte County Fire Department

Butte County Fire Department is a Fire Department located in Oroville, BUTTE County, in the State of California (CA).

iDetailed Information about Butte County Fire Department

Official Identification of Butte County Fire Department

🏠 Headquarter Location

Butte County Fire Department Main Station

Address: 176 Nelson AVE

City/Town: Oroville

County: BUTTE

State:California (CA)

Zip Code: 95965

📞Contact Numbers for Butte County Fire Department

Office Phone Number

(530) 538-7111

Fax Number

(530) 538-7401

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✉️ Mailing Address for Butte County Fire Department

Butte County Fire Department
176 Nelson AVE
Oroville, California (CA) 95965

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📋 Butte County Fire Department Stats

Department TypeMostly Volunteer

OrganizationLocal

Number of Stations12

Personnel Breakdown

Career Staff150

Volunteers160

Paid per Call0

📋 Butte County Fire Department Stats

Department TypeMostly Volunteer

OrganizationLocal

Number of Stations12

Personnel Breakdown

Career Staff150

Volunteers160

Paid per Call0

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