Fire Department
In the Event of an Emergency, Always Call 911
Our Vision
To dedicate our services to the serving of others in our community, to other departments, and each other with compassion and kindness. We will maintain the highest quality of standards of safety and services to the public. To be well trained and well equipped under qualified leadership to the highest standards available to us to protect the public we serve. To provide community service that is responsive to and meets the needs of the public.
Our Mission
The City of Guadalupe Fire Department is committed to protecting, caring and enhancing the lives, property and the environment to the citizens and visitors in our community. We accomplish our mission through the dedicated services of emergency mitigation, fire prevention, community outreach and public education.
Our Values
Worth
Integrity
Inspirational
Professionalism
Fire Suppression
The fire department responds to structure fires, vehicle fires, wild land or grass fires, dumpster fire and fire alarm activation’s, Etc. The Guadalupe Fire Department also participates in the Master Mutual Agreement and responds to large scale disasters in California; most recently involved in the Thomas Fire and assistance with mudslide preparations in Santa Barbara.
Fire Fighting Equipment
Engine 1 - 2000 Pierce
Engine 2
E-681
Rescue
Mobile Command Unit
Grandma
Emergency Medical Services
The fire department responds on approximately 500 calls annually, the majority of which are EMS emergencies. All fire department employees are EMT trained and Certified minimum. The department is also approved to provide EMT- Optional Skills. This allows a higher level of care, with trained members also being able to administer the following medicines: Narcan, Epinephrine, Albuterol, Nitroglycerine and Glucagon.
Hazardous Materials Response
Fire personnel are trained to respond to many hazardous material releases and take defensive actions at a hazardous material incident scene.
Rescue Services
The fire department responds to all motor vehicle crashes where injuries or hazards are reported, Emergencies within the Guadalupe Dunes beach area, and wilderness area. We work with multiple agencies for the most effective rescue response.
Education & Outreach Programs
Besides completing Fire Prevention Inspections, Life Safety and Fire Assessments, Residential Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide check and education. The Guadalupe Fire Department Personnel also provide different forms of fire prevention education including, but not limited to, school and classroom visits, fire station tours, fire extinguisher training and education in the Guadalupe Fire Department Fire Safety House.
Guadalupe Fire Department History
Guadalupe City has a coastal dune area, historic architecture and scenic Highway 1 that is a tourist draw. Guadalupe City located in northern Santa Barbara County on the central coast of California. After devastating fires in 1925 and 1929 the Guadalupe Fire Department was officially formed as a volunteer force in 1930 to protect the community from further large scale incidents. A 1929 American LaFrance fire engine was purchased and remains with the department to this day; this engine is stored at Fire Station 1 (unstaffed) and makes appearances at most local parades.
For many years a fire alarm was sounded from Fire Station 1 station alerting the Firefighters in town to respond to an emergency. Since then, the Guadalupe Fire Department has adopted quicker and more complex notification systems involving radio communications to CAD applications. The Guadalupe Fire Department now provides fire protection, emergency medical services, rescue, and specialty services from Fire Station 2 which is located at City Hall in Guadalupe, California.
Guadalupe Fire Department response covers a first due area of approximately 1.4 square miles from a single fire station. Covering a population of over 8,000 citizens, this number will continue to grow as a large housing development called Pasadera has been approved by the City of Guadalupe and is about halfway through the projected total of 800 new homes.
The fire department also provides automatic aid to the surrounding areas, which include protected marshes, and forty three square miles of rural/agricultural areas. The department has automatic aid agreements to protect portions of Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County. The department provides structural fire, wild land fire, rescue, basic life support, hazmat and technical rescue services.
1930
Volunteer Firefighters
1973
Far Western Fire
Original Badge of Commissioner George Juarez
