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Established July 9, 2010 by a Joint Powers Agreement between the Cities of Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach and Oceano Community Services District, the Five Cities Fire Authority is committed to serve the residents of each community by protecting their lives, property and environment. The Authority response area is ~9.5 square miles and protects 37,694 residents year-around, and an additional transcient population of over a 1.5 million visitors a year. In addition to protecting our member communities, the Five Cities Fire Authority also provides services to the Town of Halcyon and the Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreation Area. Our department provides a variety of services including fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, hazardous materials, fire prevention, community outreach/education and emergency preparedness.
To accomplish our mission,the department has three stations and utilizes the following apparatus to serve our community:
3 –Type I Fire Engines
1 –Reserve Type I Fire Engine
1 –100′Aerial Platform (Truck)
1 –Type III Brush Engine
1 –Type IV Patrol (Dunes Response)
1 –Type II Urban Search &Rescue
1 –CalEMA Fire Engine
1 –Breathing Support Unit
2 –Command Vehicles
Mission Statement
“The Mission of the Five Cities Fire Authority is to provide the highest level of service possible by mitigating threats to life, property and the environment while meeting the growing needs of our communities.”
Vision Statement
“The Five Cities Fire Authority is committed to serving our communities by providing emergency response, fire prevention and public education. We strive to accomplish this vision by ensuring that we will provide for all Fire Authority needs and professional development through a stable revenue source. We honor the respect we hold within our communities and are committed to maintaining that trust.”
Core Values
Serve with pride,professionalism and integrity;
Treat all people with respect and honor;
Maximize community service through efficient resource management;and
Strive for constant improvement.
Locations
To serve our communities, we have three locations:
Headquarters – Station 66
Located in Arroyo Grande, Station 66 serves as the headquarters for the Authority and its district is the City of Arroyo Grande and the greater Arroyo Grande area. For more information click here
140 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande
Station 68
Located in Grover Beach, Station 68 serves the City of Grover Beach and the west side of the City of Arroyo Grande. For more information click here
701 Rockaway Ave., Grover Beach
Station 61
Located in Oceano, Station 61 serves the community of Oceano, the Town of Halcyon, and the Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreation Area. For more information click here
1655 Front St, Oceano