San Luis Obispo Fire Department

San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Courtesy & Service
Operational area
Country  United States
State  California
City San Luis Obispo
Agency overview
Employees 55
Fire chief Garret Olson
IAFF 3523
Facilities and equipment
Battalions 1
Stations 4
Engines 3 - first-run
2 - reserve
Trucks 1
Squads 1
Wildland 1 - Type 4
Website
Official website
IAFF website

The San Luis Obispo Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency response services for the city of San Luis Obispo, California and protects a population of approximately 45,000 people; however that number increases to over 100,000 during weekdays.[1] In addition to the city, the department is also responsible for California Polytechnic State University which adds at approximately 15,000 people to the responsible population. San Luis Obispo also neighbors the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant and provides mutual aid to the plant during emergencies.[1]

History

The San Luis Obispo Fire Department was first organized in 1876 when two hose carts were acquired to form Goodwill Hose Companies 1 and 2.[2] The carts were house at the livery stable located at the intersection of Nipomo Street and Higuera Street. Years later a Tiger hook and ladder was purchased.

Stations

The city has four fire stations spread throughout the city.[3]

Address Engines Trucks Other
1 2160 Santa Barbara Ave Truck 1 Squad 1, Patrol 1 & Battalion 1
2 126 No. Chorro Engine 2
3 1280 Laurel Ln Engine 3
4 1395 Madonna Rd Engine 4

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Emergency Response". Retrieved 13 January 2015.
  2. ↑ "History". Retrieved 13 January 2015.
  3. ↑ "Stations". City of San Luis Obispo. Retrieved 13 January 2015.


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