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Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department

Fire department in California, U.S.

Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department

Fire department in California, U.S.

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nameLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
logoCoat of arms of the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department.png
countryUnited States
subdivision_type1State
subdivision_name1California
subdivision_type2Cities
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*{{Flagicon imageFlag of Livermore, California.gifsize23px}} Livermore
*{{Flagicon imageFlag of Pleasanton, California.pngsize23px}} Pleasanton}}
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annual calls14,443 (2017)
annual budget$36,720,370 (17/18)
employees121 (2017)
staffingCareer
chiefJoseph Testa
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battalions2
stations10
engines8
trucks2
hazmat1
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  • Flag of Livermore, California.gif Livermore
  • Flag of Pleasanton, California.png Pleasanton}}
  • 6 – Type 6
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Truck 96 at Training Tower
Station 9

The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) provides fire suppression and emergency medical services to the neighboring cities of Livermore and Pleasanton, California. The organization uses a joint powers authority (JPA) model.

Centennial Light

Main article: Centennial Light

Firehouse Six houses the Centennial Light, the world's longest-lasting light bulb, located at 4550 East Avenue in Livermore. 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. It has also featured in an episode of Mythbusters.

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. 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.

FirehouseCityEngine companiesTruck companiesWildland engine CompaniesOther units12345678910
PleasantonEngine 91Engine 691Rescue Boat 91, UTV 91, Battalion 9
PleasantonEngine 92Engine 392HAZMAT 92
PleasantonTruck 93Engine 693
PleasantonEngine 94Engine 394OES 340
PleasantonEngine 95Engine 695
LivermoreTruck 96Engine 696Utility 96, Breathing Support 96
LivermoreEngine 97Engine 697Battalion 10
LivermoreEngine 98Engine 698
LivermoreEngine 99Engine 399
LivermoreEngine 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.

Dispatch

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

References

References

  1. "Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department FY 2017-2018 Operating Budget".
  2. "Annual Report".
  3. "Administration".
  4. (2001-06-10). "Century Light Bulb". [[National Public Radio]].
  5. "Longest burning light bulb". Guinness World Records.
  6. "The Little Bulb That Could... and Does". VIA.
  7. "US&R Task Force Locations". FEMA.
  8. "Fire & EMS Departments in Alameda County".
  9. (2018). "Mission Statement". Livermore – Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation.
  10. (2018). "Fire Stations / Facilities". [[Alameda County Fire Department]].
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