The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, (CAL FIRE) provides fire protection for the County of San Luis Obispo, the City of Pismo Beach, the Avila Beach Community Services District and the Los Osos Community Services District by cooperative agreements. CAL FIRE and the County of San Luis Obispo have had cooperative fire protection since 1929. This efficient use of personnel, facilities, equipment, training and management is good government. It is good for the citizens and it is good for the personnel whose job it is to protect the life and property of those citizens.

We at CAL FIRE / San Luis Obispo County Fire are proud to serve our communities and perform our mission.

MISSION STATEMENT

To serve and safeguard the community from the impacts of fire, emergency injury and illness, and other physical dangers by providing emergency fire/rescue response, public education, planning, and prevention for the County of San Luis Obispo and its residents.

OPERATION SANTA CLAUS

Officially start on Monday Dec. 1^st.  This is the annual toy drive to provide toys to the children in SLO Counties foster care system and who are under the care and protection of County Child Welfare Services.  This is the only toy drive that donates to these children and is crucial in assuring that they are not forgotten during the holidays.  We will be accepting new, unwrapped toys and/or monetary donations from Dec. 1^st thru Dec. 23^rd. 

As of 01/01/09, burn barrels are illegal throughout SLO County.

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

With the potential for heavy rains, CAL FIRE crews are on stand-by for possible flooding and mudslides in and around areas burned by this summer's devastating wildfires. Over the past few months, CAL FIRE officials have worked with state multi-agency emergency assessment teams (SEAT) to evaluate severely burned areas for possible threats to life and property from potential flooding or debris flows. More...

HOLIDAY / WINTER SAFETY TIPS

CAL FIRE and the Office of the State Fire Marshal are warning the public about the fire dangers posed during the holiday/winter season. Holidays are a time of celebration, but each year during the holidays/winter fires injure thousands and cause millions in damage. Here are some tips to keep you and your family safe during the holiday/winter season. 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

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.

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