Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District
The Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District welcomes you to our website. We hope you find the information here to be useful and informative.
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LEAVE THE FIREWORKS TO THE PROS |
| Nothing says "Happy Independence Day!" like barbeques, the beach, and of course, fireworks. While fireworks displays add to the festivities, they should be left to professionals. Not only are fireworks dangerous, but they are completely illegal
in San Diego County. This holiday, keep your family safe from unnecessary
burn injuries by leaving fireworks to licensed professionals. Learn more about the dangers of the illegal use of fireworks. |
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Beautiful scenery has long been a source of pride for Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch, and the surrounding communities. Unfortunately, some of this vegetation has gone from being decorative to becoming a potential fire hazard. In an effort to protect lives and property, the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Safe Council is working with the RSFFPD to launch a campaign to work with homeowners to eliminate hazardous trees within the District and bring properties within compliance of existing fire codes. Learn more about our joint effort to keep the District ready for wildfire.
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WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS
Learn about living in a wildland area and what you can do to help protect your home before another wildfire hits. Find out about our Shelter-in-Place communities and how they help prevent structure loss during a wildfire. |
When living within the wildland urban interface, planning ahead for wildfires is a necessity. Fire strikes without warning and moves alarmingly fast. Preparing for wildfires before they happen is your best defense against the flames. Learn what your to prepare for wilfire.
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you live in The Bridges, The Crosby, CIELO, 4S Ranch or Santa Fe Valley,
your home is considered SHELTER-IN-PLACE, which means you can safely shelter in your home during
a wildfire if you cannot safely evacuate on dangerous roads. Learn what living in a Shelter-in-Place community means for you and how you can prepare for wildfire. |
DON'T HIDE THOSE HYDRANTS
Each year the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District performs annual service on each of the 2,400 fire hydrants within districts 42 square miles. The service is performed to ensure that the hydrant functions correctly and also that it is visible and accessible to fire crews during an emergency. Recent servicing has found that an increasing number of hydrants are becoming obstructed by plants, trees and other landscaping materials. Learn how you can help keep your fire hydrants visible and accessible during an emergency. |
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IT'S SNAKE SEASON
Living in Southern California means sunny skies, warm temperatures, and lots of open space. Such a climate also means living with rattlesnakes. While the idea of being anywhere near a snake strikes fear in many people, it is possible to co-exist. The more you know about snakes, the better prepared you will be for any potential encounters.
Learn more about snakes in your area.
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SWINE FLU
Currently, the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District is directing everyone to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for all information pertaining to Swine Flu. Additional information specific to this area will be posted here as it becomes available. Please know that while no cases have been reported within its boundaries, the Fire District is working with officials and following all health guidelines to prevent the spread of the disease.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Swine Flu
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
County of San Diego: Swine Flu |
REQUEST A FIRE INSPECTION
Looking to make an appointment for a hydro or final inspection? How about a tent inspection or a weed abatement inspection?
The fire district is now offering an online service allowing you to make inspection appointments from the convenience of your home or business computer! The only prerequisite is that you must have email access. Get started!
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Visits since June 24, 2008
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