The Escondido Fire Department does not service or refill fire extinguishers. The Escondido Fire Department charges for paramedic service and for some other services. The City of Escondido Code Enforcement Department handles complaints regarding abandoned furniture, appliances, etc., on private property, housing code violations, abandoned cars on private property, and general property maintenance violations. A recording directs callers to leave specific information so that the designated property can be inspected. If requested to do so by the caller leaving a message, the Weed Abatement Officer will personally return a call to answer any further questions.
All information pertaining to complaints is handled in a confidential manner.
Complaints pertaining to Escondido Fire Department personnel may be made in person at Fire Administrative Offices located on the second floor of City Hall at 201 North Broadway or may be phoned in. Be prepared to describe the suspect, including physical features and clothing as well as the location and nature of the suspicious activity. Children who play with fire place themselves, their families, and their neighborhoods at risk. The Escondido Fire Department Juvenile Firesetter Program provides free intervention services to reduce the chances of further fireplay behavior. Any time your smoke detector goes off, it s important to pay attention.