Located on the eastern side of San Luis Obispo County adjacent to Highway 58, Las Panza Station 41 is operation each summer during declared fire season. La Panza sits near the northern edge of Los Padres National Forest, and periodically responds to incidents in or near the Forest. Station 41 often responds to off-road motorcycle and ATV accidents within the Los Padres National Forest.
Station 41 staffing includes a Fire Captain/Operator and two or three firefighters. Station 41 responds on a CAL FIRE ICS Type-III four wheel drive fire engine.
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