The Lake Pillsbury Fire Protection District (LPFPD) is a volunteer fire district, dedicated to serving and protecting the communities around Lake Pillsbury. There are currently 12 active volunteer firefighters.
OUR MISSION
TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY OF THE COMMUNITIES AND VISITORS IN THE LAKE PILLSBURY BASIN AND SURROUNDING AREAS
MISSION STATEMENT
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR COMMUNITIES WE WILL;
- BE PREPARED
- RESPOND QUICKLY
- BE RESPECTFUL
- SOLVE PROBLEMS
- GET HOME SAFELY
OUR CORE VALUES
OPERATIONAL READINESS, TEAMWORK, SERVICE, PROFESSIONALISM
TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY OF THE COMMUNITIES AND VISITORS IN THE LAKE PILLSBURY BASIN AND SURROUNDING AREAS
MISSION STATEMENT
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR COMMUNITIES WE WILL;
- BE PREPARED
- RESPOND QUICKLY
- BE RESPECTFUL
- SOLVE PROBLEMS
- GET HOME SAFELY
OUR CORE VALUES
OPERATIONAL READINESS, TEAMWORK, SERVICE, PROFESSIONALISM
History of LPFPD:
Back in 1996 the need for local medical and Fire Services was identified by a local resident of Lake Pillsbury, Michael Ahearn. At that time the Forest Service Station at Soda Creek had been closed for many years and thereby the closest fire engine or ambulance was over an hour away. With Michael Ahearn's enthusiasm and desire to help his community, he brought together a group of 10 volunteers and they formed the Lake Pillsbury Volunteer Fire Company. They decided to locate themselves in a central location, at the Lake Pillsbury Ranch (north end of the lake). Here they occupied a large garage and build it into a fire station, where it is well used today and known as Station #1, Lake Pillsbury Ranch. After a couple years of the volunteers providing their services, they learned the benefits of becoming an official Fire Protection District and took the steps to accomplish that goal. With much dedication and effort, Michael and his group of volunteers turned themselves into the state acknowledged Lake Pillsbury Fire Protection District, within the State of California for the County of Lake.
Over the past 20 years, the Fire District has gone through many changes. Volunteer recruiting is always a difficult feat, however the Fire District has had an average group of 10+ Firefighters. There have been over 50 community members that have joined the Lake Pillsbury Fire District at one point or another. Although some volunteers come and go, the Fire District is always happy to welcome new members to their family.
Coverage:
As the Fire District grew, a second fire station was built at the south end of the lake. Station 2, Rice Fork was built with tremendous community donations & effort and now houses an ambulance, wildland engine and a brush truck. The LPFPD Board of Directors is also exploring the possibility of a third fire station to be located at the Forest Service Home-sites (north-east end of the lake) to have complete coverage of the Lake Pillsbury basin. However, our sphere of influence not only covers the Lake Pillsbury Basin, but it also extends up both Hull Mountain and Sandhedrin Mountain. We also cover the County Road to the Mendocino County line and Elk Mountain Road up to the Penny Pines area. Our coverage also includes the many OHV trails off of these roads.
Priorities:
The Fire Districts priorities are to provide both fire and medical services to the homeowners and visitors of the Lake Pillsbury area. Since the current fire stations' locations are on opposite ends of the lake, we are able to respond with either a fire engine and/or an ambulance quickly and efficiently to provide either fire protection, rescue and/or medical aid and transport.
Back in 1996 the need for local medical and Fire Services was identified by a local resident of Lake Pillsbury, Michael Ahearn. At that time the Forest Service Station at Soda Creek had been closed for many years and thereby the closest fire engine or ambulance was over an hour away. With Michael Ahearn's enthusiasm and desire to help his community, he brought together a group of 10 volunteers and they formed the Lake Pillsbury Volunteer Fire Company. They decided to locate themselves in a central location, at the Lake Pillsbury Ranch (north end of the lake). Here they occupied a large garage and build it into a fire station, where it is well used today and known as Station #1, Lake Pillsbury Ranch. After a couple years of the volunteers providing their services, they learned the benefits of becoming an official Fire Protection District and took the steps to accomplish that goal. With much dedication and effort, Michael and his group of volunteers turned themselves into the state acknowledged Lake Pillsbury Fire Protection District, within the State of California for the County of Lake.
Over the past 20 years, the Fire District has gone through many changes. Volunteer recruiting is always a difficult feat, however the Fire District has had an average group of 10+ Firefighters. There have been over 50 community members that have joined the Lake Pillsbury Fire District at one point or another. Although some volunteers come and go, the Fire District is always happy to welcome new members to their family.
Coverage:
As the Fire District grew, a second fire station was built at the south end of the lake. Station 2, Rice Fork was built with tremendous community donations & effort and now houses an ambulance, wildland engine and a brush truck. The LPFPD Board of Directors is also exploring the possibility of a third fire station to be located at the Forest Service Home-sites (north-east end of the lake) to have complete coverage of the Lake Pillsbury basin. However, our sphere of influence not only covers the Lake Pillsbury Basin, but it also extends up both Hull Mountain and Sandhedrin Mountain. We also cover the County Road to the Mendocino County line and Elk Mountain Road up to the Penny Pines area. Our coverage also includes the many OHV trails off of these roads.
Priorities:
The Fire Districts priorities are to provide both fire and medical services to the homeowners and visitors of the Lake Pillsbury area. Since the current fire stations' locations are on opposite ends of the lake, we are able to respond with either a fire engine and/or an ambulance quickly and efficiently to provide either fire protection, rescue and/or medical aid and transport.
