The Administrative Fire Services Section (AFSS) is a recognized section of the California Fire Chiefs Association and is comprised of fire service administrative professionals who are divided into Northern and Southern Divisions. We are committed to serving the needs and interests of our members by providing a resource network that allows them to increase proficiency and enhance their professional status, promotes educational opportunities, and encourages leadership development. When you join AFSS you'll gain unlimited opportunities to network with hundreds of fire-service colleagues throughout the state. The Southern Division represents the following counties: Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura.
2026 Meeting Dates and Locations
March 12, 2026, Monterey Park Fire
June 11, 2026, Laguna Beach Fire
September 17, 2026, Palm Springs Fire Department
December 10, 2026, CalFire Pismo Beach
What is AFSS?
Historically, AFSS has served as a resource network for fire service administrative professionals. In 1985, an information group of new Fire Chiefs gathered to discuss the meaning of that position and the assumption of authority in a formal organization. They decided to form an informal group to act as a sounding board for each other. In 1986, their secretaries were invited to attend a meeting and, as a result, many of those attending discussed the idea of forming a networking group of their own. In 1988, the framework of the current formal organization was begun. By-Laws were written and adopted and the first Executive Board was elected.
In 1989, the Administrative Fire Services Section (AFSS) was officially recognized as a section of the California Fire Chiefs Association, and a vast professional networking nucleus was formed for all fire administrative support personnel.
Our Mission Statement
The mission of the Administrative Fire Services Section is to support and empower administrative professionals to develop and strengthen administrative operations in fire service organizations throughout California.
