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The primary mission of the fire Volunteer Fire Department is prevention and education. Suppression efforts are based on the concept of "self help." A quick initial attack prior to the arrival of County Fire and Forest Service firefighters has proven to be very successful in preventing small fires in becoming major incidents. All WRA fire departments are organized pursuant to §14829 of the Health & Safety Code. Each department adheres to the strict training standards of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group, National Interagency Incident Management System Wildland and Prescribed Fire Qualifications System, 310-1. Each department is recognized by the California State Fire Marshal’s Office and the California Department of Emergency Services. New members are required to complete a formal application, go through an interview, pass the department physical test and pass a background check. Upon acceptance, each new firefighter must complete basic first-aid/CPR, I-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System, S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior and S-130 Firefighter Training and HazMat First Responder to obtain a Firefighter 2 (FFT2) Red Card certification. Each member firefighter must attend at least 20 hours of continued training and 16 hours of wildland refresher training through advanced classes each year. Further, each member firefighter must decertify each year on the physical agility test and fire shelter drill. Becoming an active member of your volunteer fire department is a great way to contribute a valuable community service and to meet your neighbors. For information on joining your local department, please call 964-7194. All interested mountain residents are invited to join the WRA. For further information, please contact us. Community Associations San Marcos Mutual Water Company Rosario Park Water Company Painted Cave Mutual Water Company, Inc. Paradise Homeowners Association, Inc. Romaldo Water Company San Marcos Trout Club, Ltd. Rosario Park Mutual Water Company, Inc. Painted Cave Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Madrone Water Association Mountain Drive Community Association, Inc. Windermere Ranch |
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