First Responder Supporters
With special thanks, we wish to acknowledge the support and generous consideration made to The Red Guide to Recovery from the following Fire Department and First Responder Supporters:
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California Fire Chiefs AssociationWebsite: www.calchiefs.org The mission of the California Fire Chiefs Association is to promote informed and progressive leadership in the California Fire Service that results in control and reduction of impacts from fire, emergency medical, natural or man made disasters through legislation, prevention, training, standards, information and education. |
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San Diego County Fire Chiefs’ AssociationWebsite: www.sdfirechiefs.com The San Diego County Fire Chiefs’ Association is a multi-agency collaboration created to promote leadership, excellence, fellowship and involvement. It’s mission is to provide leadership and support to deliver excellent fire and emergency services throughout the County of San Diego and to serve as a resource of information by providing education and mentoring for members through effective communication that influence issues impacting the fire community in a positive and mutually beneficial manner. |
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California Department of Forestry and Fire ProtectionWebsite: www.calfiresandiego.blogspot.com The men and women of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) are dedicated to the fire protection and stewardship of over 31 million acres of California’s privately-owned wildlands. In addition, the Department provides varied emergency services in 36 of the State’s 58 counties via contracts with local governments. The Department’s firefighters, fire engines, and aircraft respond to an average of more than 5,600 wildland fires each year. Those fires burn more than 172,000 acres annually. |
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CERTWebsite: www.citizencorps.gov/cert/ The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community. |
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Escondido Fire Department
Website: http://fire.escondido.org/ The Escondido Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the City of Escondido and to the residents in the Rincon Del Diablo Fire Protection District. A staff of 90 full-time safety, 3 full-time chief officers, 7 full-time non-safety, 6 part-time non-safety, and 27 senior volunteers provides services to a population of approximately 153,614 in an area covering 50 square miles in North San Diego County, California. The Mission of the Escondido Fire Department is to serve the public and to safeguard the community from the impact of fire, medical, and environmental emergencies through education, emergency services, and enforcement. |
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Intermountain Fire-Rescue DepartmentWebsite: www.IntermountainFire.org The mission of the Intermountain Fire-Rescue Department is to provide life safety and property conservation to those who need it. We will fulfill this through the extension of fire control, emergency medical care and rescue services. We will remain a proactive and progressive force for the betterment of the fire service on a county, state and local level. We pledge our commitment to abide by our Core Values of Honor, Courage and Commitment to ourselves and to those we serve. |
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Heartland Fire & RescueWebsite: heartlandfire.org In an effort to maximize our resources, create cost containment, maintain local control and continue to deliver a high level of service, the cities of El Cajon , La Mesa and Lemon Grove have come together to serve our communities. Our mission is to provide safe communities through exceptional, professional service. Our organization values trustworthiness, resourcefulness, compassion, diversity, respect, community citizenship and commitment to excellence. Our 140 members strive to provide that service every day when responding to emergencies, assisting the public, performing code enforcement and providing public education. We are very proud of the exceptional job our team does. |
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North County Fire Protection District
Website: http://ncfireprotectiondistrict.org Since its inception in 1927, North County Fire Protection District’s mission has been to protect life, property and the environment within the District’s primary service area of approximately ninety square miles. The District serves an estimated population of 49,000 people and provides fire, emergency and medical services to the communities of Fallbrook, Rainbow and Bonsall. In addition, the District also provides emergency medical services for an additional forty square miles outside the primary service area. The District has two Divisions – Fallbrook and Rainbow. Assisting the District in accomplishing its mission are 60 emergency services personnel, 5 Chief Officers, 9 non-suppression personnel, 20 reserve firefighters and 33 volunteer firefighters and support services volunteers, staffing its 6 stations, maintenance and administrative centers. The District works closely with its community partners to provide education to schools, seniors and the public on fire prevention and other life-safety issues. Community Partners: |
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Northwest Fire/Rescue DistrictWebsite: www.northwestfire.org Northwest Fire/Rescue District was formed in 1983 by residents of the northwest metropolitan Tucson area to ensure that the community received consistent, high-quality emergency services at a reasonable cost. Since its inception, the District has provided increasingly higher levels of fire protection and emergency medical services to a rapidly growing population. The District currently provides, emergency and community services to 110,000 residents and 3,300 commercial occupancies over a 140 square mile area. Northwest Fire/Rescue District provides a wide range of dedicated services to its residential and commercial property owners. In addition to fire protection, ten Paramedic-equipped units located throughout the District provide advanced life support to medical calls within minutes. |
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San Diego Fire-Rescue DepartmentWebsite: www.sandiego.gov/fireandems/ The City of San Diego’s Fire-Rescue Department provides San Diegans with emergency and non-emergency fire, medical and lifeguard services. The Department proudly lives up to its Mission Statement in every way possible: “To serve the community of San Diego by providing the highest level of emergency and rescue services, hazard prevention and safety education ensuring the protection of life, property and the environment.” |
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San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection DistrictWebsite: www.smgfire.org The San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District (the District) is the largest fire district in San Diego County. The Fire District’s 100 full-time employees provide suppression, prevention and emergency medical services to approximately 124,000 residents. Our suppression force responds to approximately 9,000 fire and medical-related emergencies annually. |
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Santee Fire & Emergency ServicesWebsite: www.ci.santee.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=31 The City of Santee Fire Department began in July 1956. Their mission: “We protect life and property in our community through aggressive fire suppression, public education and emergency medical services, with leadership and professionalism.” |
