Station 30 – paso robles
Paso Robles Fire Station 30 is a prime example of the cooperative fire protection partnership between CAL FIRE and the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department. Strategically located in northern San Luis Obispo County between the City of Paso Robles and the community of Templeton, Station 30 serves one of the county’s busiest and most diverse response areas. The station houses two State-owned Type III wildland fire engines, a County Type I fire engine, a rescue apparatus, and specialized water rescue resources.
Station 30 provides emergency response coverage from the Monterey County line south to the City of Atascadero. Its expansive service area includes residential neighborhoods, commercial developments, wineries, agricultural properties, and large open-space areas. Located along the Highway 101 corridor, Station 30 personnel regularly respond on automatic aid assignments with the City of Paso Robles, Templeton Community Services District, and the City of Atascadero, ensuring coordinated regional emergency response.
Engine 30 is staffed by a Fire Captain and a Fire Apparatus Engineer, providing all-risk emergency response capabilities throughout the station’s service area.
Rescue 30 serves as an important regional asset for technical rescue operations, including vehicle extrications, cliff rescues, and surf-related incidents. The station is also home to Boat 30, which responds to water rescue emergencies throughout North County waterways and recreational areas.
During the declared fire season, Station 30 is home to Engines 3462 and 3472, both Type III wildland fire engines. Engine 3462 is a four-wheel-drive apparatus specifically designed for off-road operations and access to remote terrain, while Engine 3472 provides additional wildland firefighting capability throughout the region. These seasonal resources respond to many of the same incidents as Engine 30 and serve as primary responders to vegetation fires throughout northern San Luis Obispo County and southern Monterey County. Seasonal staffing for these apparatus typically begins in mid-May and continues through mid-November. During the winter months, when seasonal staffing is not in place, the engines remain available for deployment as operational needs require.
Station 30 also serves as the headquarters for Battalion 3 and is home to Battalion Chief 3413. From this location, battalion leadership oversees emergency response operations, personnel, and fire protection activities throughout a large portion of northern San Luis Obispo County, ensuring effective coordination and service delivery across the region.