Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department

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]

Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Operational area
Country United States
State California
Cities
Agency overview[1]
Annual calls14,443 (2017)
Employees121 (2017)
Annual budget$36,720,370 (17/18)
StaffingCareer
Fire chiefJoseph Testa
EMS levelALS
IAFF1974
Facilities and equipment[1]
Battalions2
Stations10
Engines8
Trucks2
Rescues1
HAZMAT1
Wildland
Website
Official website
IAFF website

Centennial Light
Main article: Centennial Light

LPFD Station 6 maintains 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][6]

USAR Task Force 4
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.[7] The task force is based in Oakland and is sponsored by the Oakland Fire Department.

Stations and apparatus

The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department has 10 fire stations spread across both Pleasanton and Livermore.[8]

Fire station City Engine company Truck company Wildland engine Other units
1 PleasantonEngine 91Engine 691Rescue Boat 91, UTV 91, Battalion 9
2 PleasantonEngine 92Engine 392 HAZMAT 92
3 PleasantonTruck 93Engine 693
4 PleasantonEngine 94Engine 394OES 340
5 PleasantonEngine 95Engine 695
6 LivermoreTruck 96Engine 696Utility 96, Breathing Support 96
7 LivermoreEngine 97Engine 697Battalion 10
8 LivermoreEngine 98Engine 698
9 LivermoreEngine 99Engine 399
10 LivermoreEngine 90Engine 690
Engine 91
Truck 96 at Training Tower
Station 9

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.[9]

Dispatch

Communications and dispatch services are provided by the Alameda County Regional Emergency Communications Center (ACRECC) located at nearby Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.[10]

References
  1. "Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department FY 2017-2018 Operating Budget". Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  2. "Annual Report". Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  3. "Administration". Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  4. "Century Light Bulb". National Public Radio. 2001-06-10. Retrieved 2007-01-15.
  5. Longest burning light bulb, Guinness World Records
  6. "The Little Bulb That Could... and Does", VIA, archived from the original (article) on May 30, 2012, retrieved January 27, 2007.
  7. "US&R Task Force Locations". FEMA. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
  8. "Fire & EMS Departments in Alameda County". CA Firefighters. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  9. "Mission Statement". Livermore – Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation. 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
  10. "Fire Stations / Facilities". Alameda County Fire Department. 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2019.

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