Pismo Beach is a full-service, oceanfront city with a population of about 8,500, located in San Luis Obispo County, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The City’s commercial base is primarily tourism-oriented, with a significant number of hotels, motels and restaurants. The climate is mild year-round with many days of sunshine and warm beach weather. There is no smog, which makes the area healthy for outdoor activities.

The City of Pismo Beach Fire Department in a cooperative fire protection agreement with CAL FIRE employs a full-time staff including a Battalion Chief, three Fire Captains, a Fire Inspector, six Fire Apparatus Engineers and an Administrative Assistant. Additionally, the department employs 20 seasonal United States Lifeguard Association Certified Lifeguards and has a Junior Lifeguard Program.

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