Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
- Livermore
- Pleasanton
- 6 – Type 6
- 3 – Type 3
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]
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
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 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
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
- ^ 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.
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