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]
 | |
| Operational area | |
|---|---|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| Cities | |
| Agency overview[1] | |
| Annual calls | 14,443 (2017) |
| Employees | 121 (2017) |
| Annual budget | $36,720,370 (17/18) |
| Staffing | Career |
| Fire chief | Joseph Testa |
| EMS level | ALS |
| IAFF | 1974 |
| Facilities and equipment[1] | |
| Battalions | 2 |
| Stations | 10 |
| Engines | 8 |
| Trucks | 2 |
| HAZMAT | 1 |
| Wildland | |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
| IAFF website | |
Centennial Light
editFirehouse 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][6] It has also featured in an episode of Mythbusters.
USAR Task Force 4
editThe 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
editThe Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department has ten fire houses spread across both Pleasanton and Livermore.[8]
| Firehouse | City | Engine companies | Truck companies | Wildland engine Companies | Other units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pleasanton | Engine 91 | Engine 691 | Rescue Boat 91, UTV 91, Battalion 9 | |
| 2 | Pleasanton | Engine 92 | Engine 392 | HAZMAT 92 | |
| 3 | Pleasanton | Truck 93 | Engine 693 | ||
| 4 | Pleasanton | Engine 94 | Engine 394 | OES 340 | |
| 5 | Pleasanton | Engine 95 | Engine 695 | ||
| 6 | Livermore | Truck 96 | Engine 696 | Utility 96, Breathing Support 96 | |
| 7 | Livermore | Engine 97 | Engine 697 | Battalion 10 | |
| 8 | Livermore | Engine 98 | Engine 698 | ||
| 9 | Livermore | Engine 99 | Engine 399 | ||
| 10 | Livermore | Engine 90 | Engine 690 |
Firefighters Foundation
editThe 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
editCommunications and dispatch services are provided by the Alameda County Regional Emergency Communications Center (ACRECC) located at nearby Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b "Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department FY 2017-2018 Operating Budget". Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
- ^ "Annual Report". Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
- ^ "Administration". Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
- ^ "Century Light Bulb". National Public Radio. 2001-06-10. Retrieved 2007-01-15.
- ^ Longest burning light bulb, Guinness World Records
- ^ "The Little Bulb That Could... and Does", VIA, archived from the original (article) on May 30, 2012, retrieved January 27, 2007.
- ^ "US&R Task Force Locations". FEMA. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- ^ "Fire & EMS Departments in Alameda County". CA Firefighters. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
- ^ "Mission Statement". Livermore – Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation. 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ "Fire Stations / Facilities". Alameda County Fire Department. 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2019.