The County Fire Department responds to emergencies and other requests for assistance, plans for and takes action to prevent emergencies and to reduce their impact, coordinates regional emergency response efforts, and educates the communities we serve. CAL FIRE a California state agency, functions as the County Fire Department under a contract with the County of San Luis Obispo, and has done so since 1930.  Approximately 180 full-time state employees operate the Department, supplemented by as many as 100 state seasonal fire fighters, 300 County paid-call (PCF) and reserve fire fighters, and 120 state inmate fire fighters. 

In addition, County Fire provides contract fire services to the communities of Los Osos and Avila Beach.  CAL FIRE also provides local contract fire services to the City of Pismo Beach and, during non-fire season, to the community of Cayucos.  Department activities are split between three Service Programs:  Emergency Response, Training and Support, and Technical Services.

Mission Statement

To serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of San Luis Obispo County through education preparedness and emergency response.

Vision

The San Luis Obispo County Fire Department will exceed expectations and maintain the highest standards of preparedness, training, and emergency response.

Core Values

Integrity, Competence, Teamwork, Courage, Commitment

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NEW SLU NEWSLETTER

To the first issue of “San Luis Obispo Unit Happenings...” The purpose of this newsletter is to share current events, battalion updates, important information, happy news, upcoming events, etc., with the unit. If you would like to submit some common interest stories, upcoming events, new babies, marriages, awards, history, photos, etc… please send me the information for inclusion in the newsletter. Everyone has an opportunity to contribute something. We hope you enjoy this first issue and those to come!          Read more

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4th of JULY SAFETY TIPS

During the 4th of July fireworks can excite, thrill and amaze us. But as dazzling as fireworks can be, they can also be harmful and dangerous if not used properly. CAL FIRE and the Office of the State Fire Marshal wish to urge those who choose to purchase legal fireworks this year to make sure they buy only those with the "Safe and Sane" State Fire Marshal seal, and be sure to obey local laws relating to fireworks. Read More...

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CAL FIRE PROMO VIDEO

Responding to all types of emergencies on a daily basis is the job done by 90 percent of the CAL FIRE workforce. Those emergencies take the form of wildland fires, residential/commercial structure fires, automobile accidents, heart attacks, drowning, lost hikers, hazardous material spills on highways, train wrecks, floods, earthquakes - the list is endless. CAL FIRE firefighters, fire engines and aircraft respond to an average of more than 5,600 wildland fires, and answer the call more than 350,000 times for other emergencies each year.    See Video

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2010 Chipping Event Schedule   The San Luis Obispo County Community Fire Safe Council, with the assistance of CAL FIRE / San Luis Obispo County Fire and the United States Forest Service, is conducting the annual FREE chipping. As we approach fire season, chipping is a great way to clear your yard of potential fire hazards. Disposing green waste without burning also preserves our air quality. Plus, you can use the leftover chips in your landscaping!    Chipping Events: SLO County FireSafe Council - Current Events

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OPEN DOOR YARD SEASON 2009-10  

SUSPENDED

  

All burn day information is provided by APCD. For daily burn day status simply call 

1-800-834-2876

Burn day information is provided on a 24-hour basis.  Information for the following day is provided after 4:00 p.m.  This information will include the burn day status, and whether burning is prohibited due to measurable rainfall occurring within the last five (5) days.

A link has been provided for you to determine URL/VRL boundaries click here   

  

As of 01/01/09 All Incinerator Burning/Trash Burn Barrels are prohibited in San Luis Obispo County.   2008-09 Policy Guideline;     Read More

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