CAL FIRE/San Luis Obispo County Fire Station 62 is located in the heart of the Avila Valley and provides fire protection and emergency services through a cooperative partnership between the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department and the Avila Beach Community Services District. In 2000, the Avila Beach Fire Department transitioned to a contract fire protection model with CAL FIRE/San Luis Obispo County Fire, consolidating personnel and apparatus operations at Avila Valley Station 62.

Station 62 serves a diverse and expansive response area that includes the hills west of Highway 101 in Avila Valley, Highway 101 from the southern edge of the City of San Luis Obispo to Pismo Beach, Avila Valley, Avila Beach, Port San Luis, and the Pirates Cove area. The station also provides response coverage into northern Shell Beach. Additionally, the station’s jurisdiction includes the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, one of the region’s most significant critical infrastructure facilities.

Station 62 operates an ICS Type I fire engine, a regional Breathing Support Unit, and a specialized Personal Water Craft for water rescue operations. Engine 62 is staffed by two full-time CAL FIRE personnel—a Fire Captain and a Fire Apparatus Engineer—and is supported by a dedicated team of 25 Paid Call Firefighters (PCFs). PCFs are dispatched through a radio paging system and respond either directly to incidents or to the station, depending on the nature and location of the emergency.

Boat 62 is a Yamaha water rescue craft specifically designed for surf and coastal rescue operations along the rugged shoreline of San Luis Obispo County. The vessel is operated by specially trained personnel who have successfully completed rigorous swimming evaluations and specialized rescue training. This resource provides rapid access to remote coastal areas and enhances the department’s ability to respond effectively to ocean-related emergencies.

Breathing Support 62 serves as a regional resource supporting multiple fire agencies throughout southern San Luis Obispo County. The unit responds to all structure fires to provide firefighters with a continuous supply of breathing air for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) operations. In addition, the apparatus delivers scene lighting capabilities and is dispatched alongside HazMat 1 to hazardous materials incidents, providing critical operational support during complex emergencies.

Through its combination of specialized equipment, highly trained personnel, and strategic location, Station 62 plays a vital role in protecting the residents, visitors, and critical infrastructure of the Avila Valley and South Coast region.

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