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Burbank police, fire report new hires; six police recruits to start academy March 6

Burbank City Council · February 24, 2026
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Summary

Police Chief Garcia reported six newly hired police candidates will begin academy training on March 6; Fire Chief Kreil said new fire candidates are being processed and should be finalized in the next couple of weeks. A resident also reported two trespassing incidents and thanked officers.

Police Chief Garcia told the council that six candidates hired earlier in February are progressing well and that "All of them start the academy March 6th." The remark establishes a firm near-term start date for the new police recruits.

Fire Chief Kreil said the fire department’s new candidates are being processed and are expected to be finalized within the next couple of weeks. During public comment a resident from 7702 Natchez Ave. reported two trespassers on his property, acknowledged increased police presence, and thanked officers who assisted him.