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The County Fire Department responds to emergencies and other requests for assistance, plans for and takes action to prevent emergencies and to reduce their impact, coordinates regional emergency response efforts, and educates the community.  CAL FIRE, a California state agency, functions as the County Fire Department under a contract with the County, and has done so since 1930.  Approximately 180 full-time state employees operate the Department, supplemented by as many as 100 state seasonal fire fighters, 300 County paid-call (PCF) and reserve fire fighters, and 120 state inmate fire fighters. 

In addition, County Fire provides contract fire services to the communities of Los Osos and Avila Beach.  CAL FIRE also provides local contract fire services to the City of Pismo Beach and, during non-fire season, to the community of Cayucos.  Department activities are split between three Service Programs:  Emergency Response, Training and Support, and Technical Services.

 Mission Statement

To serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of San Luis Obispo County through education, preparedness and emergency response.

 Vision

The San Luis Obispo County Fire Department will exceed expectations and maintain the highest standards of preparedness, training and emergency response.

 Core Values

Integrity, Competence, Teamwork, Courage and Commitment




4th of July Safety Tips

4th of July Safety Tips

The 4th of July should be a day of fun, festivities and celebration, but it is also one of the most dangerous days of the year. Learn more on how to protect your family this Independence Day. Local Press Release

 For other fireworks-related information, please visit the OSFM Fireworks Program. & State CAL FIRE Press Release


Pismo Beach continues CAL FIRE contract.

On Tuesday night at the Pismo Beach City Council meeting the City Council on a 5-0 vote agreed to a four year contract with CAL FIRE. This continuing consolidation provides excellent protection to the citizens of Pismo Beach as well as providing a better strategically placed State type III engine and a faster response from Station 64 to parts of the unincorporated areas of the County.

 The City Council clearly believes that they are getting excellent service from CAL FIRE. This is a result of the daily professionalism of all of Battalion 6, the vigilance of our Lifeguards, the on going efforts of the Prevention Bureau, the ECC staff in working with the Pismo PD dispatch, and all other staff who support the contract. A special thanks to Mr. Winter and Chief Reeder for their efforts in putting together the contract.   

Continue your efforts at providing all the citizens we serve with our core values:

Integrity, Competence, Teamwork, Courage and Commitment

 Robert Lewin, Division Chief

CAL FIRE / San Luis Obispo


2009 Chipping Event Schedule

The San Luis Obispo County Community Fire Safe Council, with the assistance of CAL FIRE / San Luis Obispo County Fire and the United States Forest Service, is conducting the annual FREE Spring chipping. As we approach fire season, chipping is a great way to clear your yard of potential fire hazards. Disposing green waste without burning also preserves our air quality. Plus, you can use the leftover chips in your landscaping!    

Chipping Events:

SLO County Firesafe Council - Current Events


New CAL FIRE Video Released

CAL FIRE has released a promotional video showing all the diverse, all risk fire and rescue protection we provide to the citizens we serve. San Luis Obispo County Fire is well represented.  Click Here


Watch more videos from CAL FIRE TV


UL 300 Compliancy Deadline Was Dec 31, 2008

The new UL Standard 300 addresses the problems in fire protection for commercial cooking environments which reflect changes in our diet and the way we prepare food. All of these changes have resulted in fires which are hot, stubborn and difficult to extinguish. Nozzle coverage and placement options are likely to decrease while extinguishing agent amounts increase.  Read More



Debris Burning Safety and Burn Permit Information

OPEN DOOR YARD SEASON 2008-09

CLOSED

 

Updated burning guidelines for the 08/09 burn period.  Some of the changes: 

Permit fees have increased to $25.00

A link has been provided for you to determine URL/VRL boundaries    click here          

 

As of 01/01/09 All Incinerator Burning/Trash Burn Barrels are prohibited in San Luis Obispo County.

2008-09 Policy Guideline       Read More   


TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT

 

The 2008-2009 Training Plan is now available on online.    Click Here

For further information and class flyers and registration please visit our Training website.   Click Here

 

New ERD / Ross and CICCS Application Process

Please submit your completed application with a copy of the respective task book to SLU Training              CICCS Application


Living and Building in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)LIVING AND BUILDING IN THE WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE (WUI)

Recently adopted building codes and standards reduce the risk of burning embers igniting buildings. Codes already in effect place standards on roofing construction and attic venting. The new building codes require siding, exterior doors, decking, windows, eaves wall vents, and enclosed overhanging decks to meet new test standards.            LOCAL Fire Building Codes            STATE Links.


What to do if. . .firestorm/floodingearthquaketsunamiterrorno power 

                            sirensevacuationshelterpets   


FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAPS

Recommended and Remaining Draft Local Responsibility Area (including Cities and other Local Agencies) Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps and Adopted State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps. View and download

Responses to Draft Maps for Local Jurisdictions Posted

Is Your Property in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone-


CAL FIRE  /   COMMUNIQUE

The Spring 2009 edition of the Communiqué is now posted on the CAL FIRE Web site. click here

 


CAL FIRE  /  Connections NEWSLETTER

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Latest News:

2009 EMT CE Schedule

2009 Life Guard Program

BURN PERMIT INFO

Senate Bill 1595 Changes Defensible Space Requirements - Effective January 1, 2009

CAL FIRE  Facilities Map 28meg

New 2009 PCF Application

2009 Training Plan

New Finance Travel Guide

New Gate Requirements

CAL FIRE - Fire Protection - Wildland Urban Building Codes

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 


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