About the Organization

Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services is “all risk” meaning, the organization responds to emergencies such as medical aids, structure fires, wildland fires, vehicle traffic collisions, hazardous materials incidents, technical rescues and public service assists. Responding to about 3000 calls per year the Fire Department operates from 2 fire stations with 6 fire engines, 3 command vehicles, a ladder truck, a 4X4 ambulance and a technical rescue unit. The department operates with a total of 21 full-time personnel. The full-time staff includes 1 Fire Chief, 1 Battalion Chief, Communicty Risk Reduction, 1 Battalion Chief, Operations and 1 Administrative Assistant. The Department serves and protects approximately 28,000 people and 26.7 square miles. 

Vision Statement

We foster an environment that generates highly motivated public servants who continuously prepare for the protection and preservation of our community.

Core Values

• Training

• Physically and Mentally

• Response ready

• Progressive

• Respectful

• Mentorship

• Service to others

Fire Administration is located within City Hall at 6500 Palma Avenue.  To schedule an appointment with Administration, please call (805)470-3300.

Fire station 1 is located just outside of the downtown corridor at the corner of Traffic Way and Lewis Avenue. Fire station 2 can be found just south of Santa Rosa Road along 101 on West Front road. Look for the flags or the red lights at night!

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BURN INFORMATION

Burn Season opens Tuesday, February 2, 2021!   

2021 Burn Season Opens

For Fire Hazard Reduction

Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services has officially opened the Fire Hazard Reduction Burn Season starting Tuesday, February 2, 2021!  Just a reminder that the burn day status, whether it is a permissive burn day or not, changes daily and is determined by the California Air Resources Board and north county weather conditions. Residents must obtain the daily burn day status by calling (805) 461-5070, Option 8.

Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services strongly encourages residents to utilize alternative forms of disposal, such as the Waste Alternatives’ Green Waste recycling container or the Chicago Grade Landfill.  Burning should be used as a last resort.

Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services has a zero tolerance policy and will issue citations for violations of the burning regulations. These regulations along with various waste alternative programs are available on our website: https://www.atascadero.org/burnregulations

If you would like further information regarding this information, please contact Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services at (805) 461-5070.

CLICK HERE FOR BURNING REGULATIONS

 Citations will be written for non-compliance

Outside City Limits:

Contact the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department at (805)543-4244. 

The State Air Resources Board determines which days are appropriate for burning in order to limit air pollution and of those days, local fire officials determine burn days according to local conditions.

TRAINING PROGRAM

FIRE  TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

CADET FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM

SEASONAL FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM

AS OF MARCH 2020, DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS, WE ARE UNABLE TO HOST FIRE CADETS OR RIDE ALONG REQUESTS AT THIS TIME

FIRE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

All Fire organizations are required to comply with state and federal laws and regulations, just as any other employer. These laws regulate certain operations, administrative procedures, and training within the organization, and are commonly referred to as “mandates”.

The majority of the regulations are those adopted by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CalOSHA) to meet national standards developed by the federal OSHA. The goal of most of these regulations is worker safety, although some address a professional performance standard. Many of the standards were developed as a direct result of workplace accidents resulting in injury or death.

The rationale for any employer to comply is three-fold:

• Worker safety;
• Professional performance to recognized standards; and
• Reduced exposure to liability.

Nearly all of the regulations are function-based. While there are regulations that apply to all employees, most regulations describe requirements for specific activities. For example, the respiratory standard only applies to employees who are exposed to hazardous atmospheres in their line of work.

Some standards require the employer to create a safe work environment through administrative policies, engineering safeguards, or following operational guidelines. Others require that the employer provide safety equipment, employee testing, and training.

Fire personnel deserve professional, state-of-the-art training in all aspects of their jobs. Specific state and federal regulations mandate some of this training, although the General Duty Clause is the basis that seems to require the most required training. There are state and national training standards for most job functions.

Fire Department emergency operations are inherently dangerous. Risk management principles require focusing solid, realistic, ongoing, and verifiable training on such “high risk / low frequency” events. Training in the Fire Department needs to focus on training personnel for maximum safety and effectiveness in emergency operations.

Finally, all firefighters have an obligation to uphold the public trust in their Fire Department by efficient and effective service delivery. Developing professional firefighters and officers requires professional training delivery, and jurisdictions have a legal obligation to provide that training to its firefighters.

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CADET PROGRAM

The Atascadero Fire & Emergency Serives Cadet Program is a unique opportunity for High School students to learn about and experience the fire service.  Cadets are hired as volunteers, and are part of the work experience program through the Atascadero High School.  High School Seniors are given priority and they spend 3 to 4 hours each day, 5 days a week, working alongside the full time firefighters.  While at the station, Cadets learn about the job of a firefighter and train for fire, rescue and medical emergencies.  Additionally, they help clean and maintain the station, emergency equipment and fire engines.  When an alarm comes in for an emergency, the cadets ride on the engine and help out at the scene if it is safe to do so.  The Cadet Program is a great opportunity for any student who thinks they may be interested in pursuing a career in the fire service after high school. 

Please contact us for more information.

SEASONAL FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM

The Seasonal Firefighter position is a temporary/part-time position to augment Engine Company staffing during the summer fire season.  The shifts are 56-hour workweeks, conforming to current paid staff schedule. Under general supervision, the seasonal firefighter may fight fires and perform emergency medical and rescue work as part of a fire crew. May also perform fire prevention activities, stations and grounds maintenance, general maintenance and work projects, including weed abatement, painting, cleaning, and light carpentry for the City.

A Seasonal Firefighter must have a working knowledge of basic suppression techniques and practices. Must have the ability to learn and apply firefighting principles related to fire suppression and rescue situations; work effectively and cooperatively with others; understand and follow verbal and written direction.

Desired qualifications include: State Certified EMT-1, CPR, Haz-Mat Fro/Decon, experience and/or training in wildland and structural firefighting, Firefighter I Certificate, Clear DMV driving record desired, and valid Class C driver’s license.  Mandatory Qualifications include Title 22 First Aid or Higher, Proof of Completion of Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).  The applicant shall provide the following prior to receiving a job offer for employment: Hepatitis B - copies of records showing the first of the 3 injections of the Hepatitis B (Hep B) series. TB Skin test (PPD) documented within the last 6 months. If a prior positive test, documentation of a negative chest X-ray within the last six months shall be provided.

Please contact us for more information.

FIRE EQUIPMENT

	Engine 7593   2015 Pierce Arrow XT type one, tank compacity of 500 gallons and a 2000 gpm pump.
	Engine 7591 & 7592 "First out"   2005 Pierce Arrow XT type one, tank capacity of 500 gallons and a 2000 gpm pump.
	Truck 7545   2009 Pierce Arrow XT 100' Platform Ladder Truck Tank capacity of 275 gallons and a 2000 gpm pump.
	Rescue 7551   1989 Westmark International 4X4 Model 4800 w/ a 1991 Hesey 16 bay trailer.
	Engine 7565   2008 Max Force 9 International 4X4 Type 2 Tank capacity of 500 gallons and a 500 gpm pump.
	Engine 7574   2001 International 2X4 Type 2 Tank capacity of 500 gallons and a 500 gpm pump.
	Engine 7573   1996 International Model 15 2X4 Type 3 Tank capacity of 500 gallons and a 500 gpm pump.
	OES 275   2000 HME 2X4 Type 2 USAR Type 3 Tank capacity of 800 gallons and a 1500 gpm pump.
	Squad/Rescue 7555 2000 4x4 Ambulance
	C-7500 Command vehicle
	P-7520 Prevention vehicle
	U-7535 Utility vehicle
	U-7536 Utility vehicle
	1929 Ford Model "AA"   Purchased by the Atascadero Firefighters Association in 1991 from Oklahoma City. The Model A is used in association sponsored events and parades.

FACILITIES

Mission Statement