FAQs

You must present a request for a copy of an EMS report in person to the Culver City Fire Department Administration Office located on the third floor of Culver City City Hall, 9770 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232. Due to COVID-19, temporarily, inquiries can be sent via email.

• Patient Requesting Copy:  Photo identification is required and a waiver must be signed by the patient.
• Family Member of Deceased Patient Requesting Copy:  Family member can obtain copy of EMS report with proof of death (Death Certificate, photo identification, and a waiver must be signed). 
• An attorney can obtain a copy with a HIPAA compliant signed release form from the patient or via subpoena.
• Parent or Guardian Requesting Copy of minor's EMS Report:  A parent or guardian can obtain a copy of a minor's EMS report with child's birth certificate and parent/guardian Identification.
• The cost of obtaining a copy of the report is $5.00. Please make checks payable to the CITY OF CULVER CITY.

SAFE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers*

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events*

*Note: It is illegal for household hazardous waste collection centers and events to collect controlled substances. You must take controlled substances to an approved Controlled Substance Public Disposal Location.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day Events

The Police Department, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, typically hosts a collection event in April and/or October of each year.

It is the Culver City Fire Department's policy to try, whenever possible, to transport each patient to his or her hospital of choice. However, depending on the severity of a patient's condition, we cannot always spend the additional time it would take to reach a patient’s choice hospital. In addition, mandates require paramedics to take certain types of patients, i.e., serious traffic accidents, to the nearest Trauma Center. Hospitals may also divert paramedics when they are extremely busy to allow for more rapid treatment.

Because not every member of the community utilizes these services equally, it is a way for the city to recover some of the cost associated with the operation of a municipal fire department.

Most medical emergencies require multiple personnel to perform the various tasks associated with patient care.

If you have graduated from high school or have your GED, and have participated in Los Angeles or Orange County Fire Chiefs’ Physical Ability Test (CPAT), and positions are available, you may apply by contacting the City’s Human Resources Department. You could also find a local junior college with a fire technology major, or a fire academy, and enroll while waiting for positions to become available.

The Culver City Fire Department develops Fire Incident Reports for all fires within the City of Culver City. 

The cost of obtaining a copy of a report is $5.00 payable to the "City of Culver City". 

Requests must include your contact information, the fire incident date, location of the file and name of those involved.

Requests can be submitted via email or through U.S. Mail to: 

Culver City Fire Department
9770 Culver Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232

Yes, there is. A fire engine has hose, a water tank, a pump (to pump water) and a small assortment of ladders. A fire truck usually does not have a pump, hose, or water tank, but has a tall ladder fixed to the truck and over 100 feet of portable ladders along with additional equipment. The fire truck is most often thought of the "Hook and Ladder" with a tillerman steering the rear of the trailer section of the ladder.

Please call Golden State Water for assistance and hydrant service at (800) 999-4033.

Each department has slightly different qualifications, but for the Culver City Fire Department you need to have graduated from high school or have a GED and participated in the Los Angeles or Orange County Fire Chiefs’ Physical Ability Test (CPAT). These qualifications may change without notice so it is best to check with the City’s Human Resources Department prior to applying.

The fire department hires additional firefighters when positions become available through retirements or after injuries. There is no specific time of year when positions become available. The best way to check for openings is to visit the Human Resources Department or give them a call at (310) 253-5640 and ask when they anticipate hiring entry-level firefighters.

Because firefighters are required to work a 24-hour tour of duty, they shop for and prepare their meals each day. They do this because it is more convenient when responding to emergency calls.

Visit the California Highway Patrol (CHP) website for detailed info. If you are not confident on how to properly secure your child in a safety seat, contact your local CHP Office and ask to speak with a passenger safety technician.

Culver City’s Local Office is: 
West Los Angeles CHP (565)
6300 Bristol Parkway
Culver City, CA 90230
Directions to the West Los Angeles CHP Office

(310) 642-3939

Office hours:
Monday – Friday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Contact the Community Risk Reduction Division at (310) 253-5925.

Culver City Fire Station tours are conducted only on Fridays, except the first Friday of the month. Tours are available at 10:30 am or 1:30 pm. Groups of children must have one adult for every six children. Our station tours are designed for schools and organizations within the Culver City. Citizens of Culver City interested in touring the Fire Stations are encouraged to attend our Annual Fire Service Day, an open house event held in May.

Tours are conducted at:

• Fire Station 1 - Headquarters, 9600 Culver Boulevard
• Fire Station 2 - 11252 Washington Boulevard
• Fire Station 3 - 6030 Bristol Parkway

Submit a tour request

Periodically, the Department hosts Hands-Only CPR events. You can like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to keep up-to-date on upcoming events.

The American Heart Association and the American Red Cross offer CPR Certification Courses.