3/14/2023 Porterville Fire monitoring water levels at various locations in Porterville throughout the day. | Porterville Stringer

DID YOU KNOW? Porterville Fire Department conducts simulated fire suppression training and drills every day! While not on calls, the department conducts a variety of live training on everything from structure fire suppression and tactics to rescues, vehicle extraction, and much more. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the training today, which was a simulated structure fire at an apartment complex in the 400 block of W. Morton Ave. Engine 73, Engine 72, Truck 71, Patrol #71 and Battali

Porterville Police Press Release The Porterville Police Department would like to congratulate Captain Ron Moore on his well-earned retirement! Captain Moore began his law enforcement career with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office in 1998 and joined the Porterville Police Department in 2006 where he served as Patrol Officer, Narcotics Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Administrative Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant and Patrol Captain. We thank him for his outstanding service, dedication, and leadership thro