The City of Desert Hot Springs was incorporated in 1963 and began contracting with the Riverside County Fire Department for fire and emergency services in 1991.

The City has a population of 22,011 and encompasses 23 square miles.  The City of Desert Hot Springs has one fire station.

The website address: http://www.desert-hot-springs.us

City Council:

Mayor: Yvonne Parks

Mayor Pro Tem: Scot Matas 

Councill Member: Karl Baker 

Council Member: Russell Betts 

Council Member: Al Schmidt