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Fresno City Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fresno City Fire Department ranks #17,146 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty40% serious
$20,370
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,146
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fresno City Fire Department in Fresno, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,370. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fresno City Fire Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,146 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Township of Fairfield - Gouldtown Fire Company Station 15 in Bridgeton, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $20,300 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#17,146
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Fresno City Fire Department compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fresno City Fire Department runs far above peers (7.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$20,370 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Fresno City Fire Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF ROCK FALLS -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WEST DEPTFORD FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NPPR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OCEAN CITY FIRE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DJ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WESTFORD, TOWN OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CALHOUN COUNTY ROAD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STATE OF IOWA, DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EAST HAMPTON VOLUNTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CALHOUN CNTY BUILDING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8COUNTY OF ORANGEBURG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTH DOUGLAS COUNTY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BEDFORD COUNTY SOLID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HICKSVILLE VOLUNTEER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DRESDEN - POLICE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BETHPAGE FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JUNTA DE RETIRO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYCDEP CENTRAL HQ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S.DEPT OF JUSTICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Fresno City Fire Dep…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Fresno City Fire Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Fresno City Fire Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Fresno City Fire Department is the #329 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($20,370).

How Fresno City Fire Department Compares

Fresno City Fire Department's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (7.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-03-30

Last Inspection

2015-09-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,185

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $10,185 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$29,995

Current Penalty Amount

$20,370

Penalty Reduction

32.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,625 from the initial assessment of $29,995. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Fresno City Fire Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fresno City Fire Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 5 6.4
Total Penalty $20,370 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,185 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fresno City Fire Department, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,370 here).

Atlantic Highlands Fire Department $20,400 NJ Township of Fairfield - Gouldtown Fire Company Station 15 $20,300 NJ Florence Township Fire Department $20,300 NJ Hillsborough Volunteer Fire CO. #1 $20,300 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

City of Rock Falls - FD 2 insp. Rock Falls, IL West Deptford Fire Department 2 insp. Thorofare, NJ NPPR 2 insp. Fajardo, PR Ocean City Fire Department Station 2 2 insp. Ocean City, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Atlantic Highlands Fire Department
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
6 inspections $20,400
City of Riverside
Riverside, CA
6 inspections $20,340
Township of Fairfield - Gouldtown Fire Company Station 15
Bridgeton, NJ
2 inspections $20,300
Florence Township Fire Department
Florence, NJ
2 inspections $20,300
Hillsborough Volunteer Fire CO. #1
Flagtown, NJ
4 inspections $20,300

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fresno City Fire Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fresno City Fire Department's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Fresno City Fire Department have? ▼
Fresno City Fire Department has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,370.
How many OSHA inspections has Fresno City Fire Department had? ▼
Fresno City Fire Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-30 and the most recent on 2015-09-23. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fresno City Fire Department? ▼
Fresno City Fire Department has been assessed $20,370 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,995 (a 32.1% reduction).
Does Fresno City Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fresno City Fire Department has 2 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Fresno City Fire Department operate in? ▼
Fresno City Fire Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fresno City Fire Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fresno City Fire Department ranks #17,146 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Fresno City Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fresno City Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $20,370 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (7.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Township of Fairfield - Gouldtown Fire Company Station 15 in Bridgeton, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $20,300 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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