The Board of Supervisors formed the San Diego County Fire Authority in June 2008 to improve fire protection and emergency medical services in the region. The mission of the Fire Authority was to unify the administrative support, communications and training of 15 rural fire agencies and extend "around the clock" protection to 1.5 million acres of the unincorporated county that previously had either limited, or part-time "on-call" protection, by 2012. The Supervisor's action immediately approved $15.5 million a year in funding and included seven volunteer agencies covering nearly 1 million acres.
What's New:
Jan. 2011: Board approves second phase of Fire Authority's historic consolidation. Watch a replay of the Board meeting!
Sept. 2010: Board approves Fire Authority's Move to Public Service Group; Appoints CAL FIRE San Diego Unit Chief as Chief of Fire Authority. Watch a replay of the Board meeting!
April 2010: See video of the region's newest Fire Engine!
Nov. 2009: Hear how the County is better prepared for wildfires and other disasters! Clickhere, scroll to Nov. 4 meeting, click "video," and then click on "Jump To" item number 2, "Wildfire Safety: Awareness, Preparedness and Rapid Response." Clickhere to see a list of improvements!
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Member Agencies:
- De Luz Volunteer Fire Department
- Intermountain Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department
- Ocotillo Wells Volunteer Fire Department
- Ranchita Fire
- Shelter Valley Volunteer Fire Department
- Sunshine Summit Volunteer Fire Department
- Warner Springs
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