Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Explained

Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:Cities
Subdivision Name2:
Reference1:[1]
Annual Calls:14,443
Annual Budget:$36,720,370
Employees:121
Staffing:Career
Chief:Joseph Testa
Iaff:1974
Battalions:2
Stations:10
Engines:8
Trucks:2
Hazmat:1
Wildland Engines:
  • 6 – Type 6
  • 3 – Type 3
Firstresponderblsorals:ALS

The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) provides fire suppression and emergency medical services to the neighboring cities of Livermore and Pleasanton, California.[2] The organization uses a joint powers authority (JPA) model with essential support services provided by both cities. This partnership promotes more efficient administration and effective delivery of services.[3]

Centennial Light

See main article: Centennial Light. Firehouse Six houses the Centennial Light, the world's longest-lasting light bulb, located at 4550 East Avenue in Livermore.[4] The department says that the bulb is at least 117 years old and has been turned off only a handful of times. Due to its longevity, the bulb has been noted by The Guinness Book of World Records, Ripley's Believe It or Not!, and General Electric.[5]

USAR Task Force 4

See main article: Urban Search and Rescue California Task Force 4.

The LPFD has multiple members in the California USAR Task Force 4 (CA-TF4) one of the eight FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces in the state.[6] The task force is based in Oakland and is sponsored by the Oakland Fire Department.

Stations and apparatus

The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department has ten fire houses spread across both Pleasanton and Livermore.[7]

FirehouseCityEngine companiesTruck companiesWildland engine CompaniesOther units
1Engine 91 Engine 691Rescue Boat 91, UTV 91, Battalion 9
2Engine 92 Engine 392 HAZMAT 92
3PleasantonTruck 93Engine 693
4PleasantonEngine 94 Engine 394OES 340
5PleasantonEngine 95Engine 695
6LivermoreTruck 96 Engine 696 Utility 96, Breathing Support 96
7LivermoreEngine 97Engine 697Battalion 10
8LivermoreEngine 98Engine 698
9LivermoreEngine 99Engine 399
10LivermoreEngine 90Engine 690

Firefighters Foundation

The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation is a non-profit organization created to support injured and fallen firefighters, police, EMS personnel, and their families both locally and across the state.[8]

Dispatch

Communications and dispatch services are provided by the Alameda County Regional Emergency Communications Center (ACRECC) located at nearby Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.[9]

References

37.6667°N -121.8572°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department FY 2017-2018 Operating Budget. Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. 19 February 2018.
  2. Web site: Annual Report. Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. 23 April 2019.
  3. Web site: Administration. Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. 4 March 2018.
  4. News: Century Light Bulb . . 2001-06-10 . 2007-01-15.
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  6. Web site: US&R Task Force Locations . FEMA . August 28, 2018.
  7. Web site: Fire & EMS Departments in Alameda County. CA Firefighters. 4 March 2018.
  8. Web site: Mission Statement . Livermore – Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation . 2018 . 6 March 2019.
  9. Web site: Fire Stations / Facilities . . 2018 . 6 March 2019.