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Tuesday, 13 November 2007

     The Foresthill Fire Protection District Services the greater Foresthill area including Todd Valley, Baker Ranch, Michigan Bluff and Sugar Pine.  The district provides local advanced life support to the community following the merge with Foresthill Ambulance and the Safety Club.  Fire stations located in Foresthill and in Todd Valley respond to structure and wild land fires, vehicle accidents and medical emergencies.

     The District is staffed by a combination of paid and volunteer firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics.  Our offices are located in downtown Foresthill and are (barring emergency) open during normal business hours.

     The Foresthill Fire Protection District (FFPD) was created in April of 1946, after over 15 years of service by the Foresthill Volunteer Fire Department. The FFPD presently employs a staff of 53, including a Fire Chief, three Battalion Chiefs, two Station Captains, three Lieutenants, an administrative assistant, EMTs, Firefighters and Paramedics, and is run by a five person Board of Directors.
     Three fire stations house the fire engines, brush units, rescue units, a water tender and three ambulances. Fire station 88 is located on Gold Street, station 89 on Foresthill Road near the Placer County corporate yard, and station 90 is at the intersection of Foresthill Road and Happy Pines Road. The district office is located at 24320 Main Street at the old Safety Club building.
     The FFPD sponsors many activities, including, the Foresthill Fire Safe Council, which meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the district office. Fire permits are also available at the district office.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 29 April 2008 )
 

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