CAL FIRE
San Diego County Fire Authority-Zone 7
JULY 2009 ISSUE
HOWARD WIND SOR
Unit Chief
K EVIN O’LEAR Y
CAL FIRE & THE SAN DIEGO SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT TEAM UP
D e p u t y C h i ef WITH SUPERVISOR PAM SLATER-
SLATER-PRICE’S OFFICE (SEE PAGE 3)
C o u n t y F i r e A u t h or i t y
PROUDLY SERVING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY,VALLEY CENTER, DEER
K ELL Y ZOMBRO SPRINGS, RAMONA, RURAL, YUIMA, AND PINE VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENTS
D e p u t y C h i ef
C A L FI R E Op e r a t i o ns
Chief Windsor’s Message
Another month has passed with the fire activity
in the southern part of the region relatively quite,
N ED NICK ER SON although fires are occurring; we continue to meet
A d m i n i str a t iv e C h i ef our initial attack goal of keeping fires ten acres or
less. Good job to all for your efforts to safely
Support Services meet this goal. There is still plenty to be done
while we try to improve community
preparedness, fuels work, training, and the
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
development of the SDCFA stipend program
needs in addition to our all risk response mission
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS we provide in the areas we serve. During the
month of July a number of public information
projects were delivered to the county. Most
GREG COX
significant was the “Before the Threat” campaign
District 1 that delivered 300 thousand disaster educational
packets to residents in the many cities and
communities within San Diego County. The
DIANNE JACOB program was a joint effort with all agencies
District 2 involved, although it was built upon the San
Miguel Fire Protection Districts relationship with
one of the local insurance agencies providing the
PAM SLATER-PRICE grant funding for the materials distributed. Also
District 3 of significance was a public forum we hosted at
the request of Supervisor Slater-Prices of-
fice. The event was held at the Ramona Air
RON ROBERTS Attack Base and was attended by numerous fire
safe council members and others concerned with
District 4
public safety. These forums provide us a great
opportunity to talk about our delivery system and
BILL HORN the manner in which we deploy resources to
affectively mitigate emergencies in the county
District 5 and how we also fit in to the state wide master
mutual aid system. This kind of educational
forum allows for the public to ask questions and
this issue
Emergency Command Center P.1
Public Affairs P.2-3
Prevention/Education P.4
Air Operations P.5
Training P.6
Resource Management P.7
Conservation Camps P.8-11
Division Operations P.11-24
exchange information before the emergency
so they can better understand their roles
and responsibilities when an emergency
occurs and how together we can all be part
of the solution. During the month we were
asked to assist with coverage in the Ocotillo
Wells community on an interim basis by
the County while they worked through some
contractual issues with Ocotillo Wells
Volunteer Fire Department Board. The
changes being initiated within the County
Fire Authority to improve consolidation of all
agencies for improved command and
control are never easy. I thank all those
assigned to this temporary assignment for
their professional efforts to coordinate and
work with those in the community to meet
their response needs until a long term
solution is implemented. Hydration type
issues continue to cause injury and illness
due to the arduous nature of the work
environment. All personnel must not
discount the signs and symptoms of the
onset of heat related illness. Understanding
these signs and symptoms and the things
that can exacerbate the consequences are
essential to mitigating what can become a
life threatening situation if not recognized
and treated appropriately. Please take
the time to fully understand if you are doing
everything you can to minimize this
occurrence and discuss what you would do
as a crew when one of your members is
injured or becomes ill.
 EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER
PROUDLY SERVING CAL FIRE, SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY, PALA, RINCON,
PAUMA, SAN PASCUAL, CAMPO, SYCUAN RESERVATION FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND THE
DELUZ, PALOMAR MOUNTAIN, SUNSHINE SUMMIT, CAMPO, BOULEVARD,
INTERMOUNTAIN ,WARNER SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS

The Emergency Command Center is establishing a program to utilize San Diego

County Fire Authority Volunteers for expanded dispatch, the mobile communications
unit and other duties during large scale incidents and times of increased fire danger and
TOM GARDNER
activity. This is an excellent opportunity for the volunteers to gain experience in an
Battalion Chief area where most are not typically exposed. Fire Captains Foster and Brown are coordi-
nators for the program.
DAN PAGNI
Fire Captain
Incident Type 2009 Totals
STEVE FOSTER Fire, Wildland 54 160
Fire Captain Fire, False 75 337
State Mission Total 169 493
BRIAN CHRISTIE Incident Type 2009 Totals
Fire Captain Fire, Commercial 3 23
Fire, Multi-Family Dwelling 0 1
Fire, Residential 6 56
NICK BROWN Fire, Standby 6 40
Fire Captain Fire, Vehicle 5 76
Fire, Other 54 333
Haz Mat 12 76
COMMUNICATIONS
Medical Emergency 824 4,474
OPERATORS Medical, Traffic Collision 121 834
Rescue 2 6
LARRY CRAIG Public- Service Assist 94 462
Other Miscellaneous 199 938
GLORIA WHITE
Local Government Totals 1,453 7,606
PATRICA WILSON
DENISE KESSEL
LESLIE LONG
SHANNON KING
ALI ELLIOTT
TANYA YENAWINE
IRENE VASALLOS
PUBLIC AFFAIRS BUREAU NICK SCHULER
Battalion Chief
Public Information Officer

DARYLL PINA
LOCAL OUTREACH Fire Captain
On Tuesday July 14, 2009, Chief Schuler spoke at the United Way in San Diego to Assistant Information Officer
fifty members of Volunteer San Diego and the San Diego Red Cross. The presenta-
ROXANNE PROVAZNIK
tion focused on CAL FIRE’s proactive efforts in San Diego and the region. Fire Prevention Specialist

FIRE PREPAREDNESS BRIEFING

On July 9th 2009, CAL FIRE Unit Chief Howard Windsor and San Diego County Vice Chairwoman Pam
Slater-Price hosted a Fire Preparedness briefing at the Ramona Air Attack Base for constituents of the 3rd
District. Attendees included members of the Torrey Pines Community Planning Board, Sabre Springs Planning
Board, Tierrasanta Community Council, Tierrasanta Fire Safe Council, Del Mar Mesa Community Planning
Board, Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council, Scripps Ranch Civic Association, Rancho Bernardo Fire Safe Council,
Rancho Bernardo Community Council, Rancho Bernardo United Coalition
& Long Term Fire Recovery Center, San Diego North EDC, San Diego
County RACES, Interfaith Community Services, San Diego Humane
Society, Farmers Insurance, CERT-San Diego, CERT-Tierrasanta, and
CERT-Encinitas. The event focused on the pro active steps CAL FIRE-San
Diego County Fire Authority and the San Diego County Board of
Supervisors are taking throughout San Diego County. Chief Windsor
addressed the importance of local Fire Safe Councils and the value they
bring to the local community and region. Special Operations Battalion Chief
Ray Chaney provided an update on local, state and
federal aviation assets including the use of military
aircraft via the DSCA (Defense Support of Civilian
Authority) process. The briefing also included a
presentation on fuel conditions throughout San Diego
County and the millions of dollars in grants that are
being spent on pre fire management across the
County. The event concluded with a tour of the
Ramona Air Attack Base and an up close look at the
arsenal of aviation assets available to the county.

A FILM CREW FROM LONDON

INTERVIEWED CHIEF WINDSOR
AT THE RAMONA AIR ATTACK
BASE FOR AN UPCOMING SERIES
TITLED, “FUTURE EARTH” ON
MSNBC.
 VICE CHAIRWOMAN PAM SLATER-PRICE AND
CAL FIRE TEAM UP IN THE NAME OF FIRE SAFETY.
On July 1, 2009 the Ecke Family YMCA held a fire safety assembly to educate children on staying away from fire crackers and
fireworks during the July 4th weekend.

Each year, nearly 10,000 firecracker-related injuries and more than 10 deaths are reported in the country, according to the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission. Of those cases, about one in three injured are children. All consumer firecrackers are
illegal to sell or possess in the state of California.

The event was coordinated by San Diego County Vice Chairwoman Pam Slater-Price and the Encinitas Mayor’s office. Emergency
response representatives from CAL FIRE-San Diego County Fire Authority, San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and the
Encinitas Fire Department were on hand and provided tours to more than two hundred children.

The highlight of the event was two San Diego County Sheriff Department helicopters landing on the nearby baseball fields.
Additional displays included a CAL FIRE engine and the Encinitas Fire Department truck and engine company. The educational
event provided a great learning environment and was extremely successful.
 FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU & PUBLIC EDUCATION

The Information Center opened 8 times in July; approximately 600 contacts were
JIM GARRETT
made to the media and public.
Battalion Chief
Fire Prevention Bureau
Two Public Service Announcements were distributed to the media in July on “Stop
Arsonists” and “Paint Fire Hazards”
TOM MACPHERSON
Fire Captain Specialist Two “No Burn Proclamations” were sent to local media.

Volunteers In Prevention passed out educational flyers, staffed fire stations offices,
PRESTON FOUTS assisted with training classes, worked in the Automotive Shop, provided clerical
Fire Captain Specialist support and completed Fire Hazard Inspections within the County of San Diego.

ROXANNE PROVAZNIK A FAST meeting was attended where approximately 8 people with various agencies
Fire Prevention Specialist were present.

Two fairs/exhibits were held in San Diego County where over 500 people were edu-
cated on CAL FIRE, Smokey Bear and Fire Safety.

The last few days of the San Diego County Fair were in July where 1,274,442 people attended.

Red Flag/Holiday Patrols were held on July 4th , 16 routes were patrolled by over 35 Volunteers In Prevention.

The first Saturday of Before the Threat was conducted in July where 35,000 Fire Safety DVD’s were passed out to
back country residents.
 CAL FIRE SPECIAL OPERATIONS
A COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT

RAY CHANEY
Battalion Chief
Special Operations

RAMONA AIR ATTACK BASE

2498 Montecito Road
Ramona CA, 92065
760-789-1370
HOIST RESCUE PERFORMED FOR HIKING VICTIM
On July 3rd 2009, Copter 10 responded to assist CAL FIRE-Ramona Fire De- GILLESPIE HELITACK BASE
partment with a rescue that involved a patient that had fallen and suffered an 1745 North Marshal Ave
open leg fracture. The patient was partially in the water and not accessible by EL Cajon CA, 92020
ground, this required the patient to be lifted via stokes basket and delivered to 619-258-1397
an awaiting paramedic unit and subsequently transported to Palomar Hospital
by Mercy Air. FALLBROOK HELITACK BASE
County Airport
Fallbrook CA, 92028
760-723-6050

HOIST RESCUE PERFORMED ON MEMBER OF JAPANESE FILM CREW

Copter 10 was requested for a hoist rescue on the north side of Palomar Mountain by the
Narcotics Task Force who was harvesting a marijuana grove. The victim, who was suffering from heat ex-
haustion, was part of a Japanese film crew documenting NTF harvesting the marijuana. Copter 10 responded
from their Fallbrook Helibase and located the victim at the 4,500 foot level of Palomar Mountain. The victim
was hoisted into the helicopter and subsequently transferred to North County Fire Department for transport to
Fallbrook Hospital.

Vegetation Fires Rescues Other Training Total

First Unit Action Gallons Flight Flight Fallbrook Maint. Flt. Ground Flight Flight
Agency Responses On-Scene Taken Delivered PAX Hours # Rescued Hours Ferry Hrs Hrs. Hours Hours Hours

SDSO 18.4 1.3 8.0 18.7 38.4

MVU 21 2 7 13,560 37 17.3 3 0.5 16.0 17.8

CNF 2 1 1,500 1.4 1.4

MCP 2 1 2 8,700 2.1 2.1

VCF 1 1.1 1.1

LGV 1 0.2 0.2

SNT 1 1 1,500 0.6 0.6

RRU 1 1 9,000 3.2 3.2

MIKE VOGT TRAINING BUREAU
Battalion Chief
SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY-CAL FIRE
Training Bureau
July brought significant changes to the make up of our Training Bureau with a change
TONY HERNANDEZ in the assignments as well as changes in personnel. Fire Captain John Butz has
Fire Captain accepted a Limited Term Battalion Chief’s position. With John’s departure, it was
Volunteer Coordinator decided that his position in Training should be moved from Monte Vista HQ to the
field. The position is now assigned to the Central Divivision. Filling in behind John
will be FAE Josh Black. Josh will receive a temporary promotion to Fire Captain and
DAN COLLINS
assumed the duties of the Central Division Training Captain. FC Black will be
Fire Captain coordinating the Driver Operator courses along with whatever else comes his way.

DARRIN HOWELL Also leaving training, sort of, is FC Tony Hernandez. Tony has taken on the
Fire Captain Volunteer Firefighter Coordinator position, left vacant by FC Cal Hendrie’s transfer to
Academy Coordinator San Diego Rural. Tony will do a great job in his new assignment, and will still be
working with the Training Bureau. With FC Hernandez moving to the VFFC
position, this left a vacancy in the VFF Academy coordinators office. Stepping in to
CURTIS BROWN fill this role is FC Darrin Howell. Darrin has worked closely with FC Hernandez on
Fire Captain the past VFF academies and will do a great job in his new position. The last piece to
Northern Division fall into place was to replace FC Howell in the Southern Division. Coming to us from
Riverside to fill this position is FC Kurt Zingheim. Kurt brings a diverse and widely
KURT ZINGHEIM recognized background in training subjects such as Fire Control 3, Truck Company
operations and High Rise operations. Kurt’s experience and skills in these areas will
Fire Captain
be put to good use in the near future.
Southern Division
Work continued on the Volunteer Fire Fighter academy being held in the north county
JOSH BLACK at the Pala reservation fire departments training facility. The course is going well and
Fire Captain is expected to meet the August 1st graduation date. Additional training includes our
Central Division continued efforts in supporting the Intermountain Volunteer Fire Department with its
State Fire Training Firefighter 1 academy.
ZONE 7/CALFIRE JOINT TRAINING HOURS

CALFIRE STATION ZONE 7 STATION HOURS

CAMPO CAMPO VFD 18
CUYAMACA ZONE 8 -JULIAN/CUYAMACA 3
DELUZ DELUZ VFD 11
DESCANSO RESERVE PROGRAM 78
DEER SPRINGS RESERVE PROGRAM 6
FLINN SPRINGS HARBISON 4
JAMUL JAMUL RESERVES 50
JULIAN ZONE 8 -JULIAN/CUYAMACA 2
LYONS DEERHORN 7
OTAY DONOVAN 60
PINEVALLEY PINE VALLEY RESERVE/VOL 17
RAMONA RAMONA FD RESERVES 25
RINCON PALOMAR MOUNTAIN 56
VALLEY CENTER VCFPD RESERVES 57
WARNER SPRINGS SUNSHINE SUMMIT 15
WHITE STAR BOULEVARD 8
WITCH CREEK INTERMOUNTAIN 25
TOTAL HOURS TRAINED 442
July 2009
KATHLEEN EDWARDS PRE-FIRE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Division Chief

Daryll Pina attended the ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute)

LEAH O’CONNOR
Conference and was amazed at the huge advances that are being made in
Office Technician GIS/Data Collection programs. Kathleen Edwards and the Resource
Management staff made site visits to Corte Madera and the Ramona West
DARYLL PINA End project. Corte Madera was placed on hold and the Ramona project is
Pre Fire Captain moving forward. The FAST group held their monthly meeting at the F.S.
Goose Valley station on August 27th, and the Vegetation Management
Committee, which is a part of FAST, decided to postpone their monthly
HERB DALLAS
meeting until October 22nd. The Forest Health Committee is working on the
State Archeologist
forest health plot inventory on Palomar. On July 29th, the California Forest
Pest Council’s Insect and Disease Committees held a joint meeting in the
DAVID JANSSEN Descanso/Pine Valley/Laguna Mountain area. The one day workshop focused
Forestry Asst. II on GSOB (Gold spotted Oak Borer), bark beetles and Annosus Root Rot. A
Steering Committee is being formed to address GSOB issues as
SHANNON JOHN-
well. Committee members currently consist of the Cleveland National Forest,
USFS – State and Private Forestry, S.D. County Agriculture Commission, Fire
SON
Safe Council members, CAL FIRE, and many others.
 NORTHERN DIVISION OPERATIONS
RAINBOW CONSERVATION CAMP MIKE BRATTON
Division Chief
RAINBOW
CONSERVATION CAMP
CAL FIRE inmate crews totaling eighty (80) members responded to twelve PAULI SOMMER
incidents; eight of which were vegetation fires in San Diego and Riverside MIKE OfficeBRATTON
Technician
County. Emergency fire responses for the month of July totaled 2169 hours over a Division Chief
thirty-day period. JOHN HEGGIE
Administrative Captain

Crew Number of Incidents Fire Line Crew Hours JOHN HEGGIE

RBW 1 5 129 CHRIS CARERRA
Administrative Captain
RBW 2 6 632 Fire Captain
RBW 3 4 260 CHRIS CARERRA
RBW 4 5 294 MARY
Fire BYRNE
Captain
RBW 5 9 854 Fire Captain
Fire Captain
Totals 2,169 JOHN CLAYS
FireCaptain
Fire Captain
CAL FIRE inmate fire crews were involved with several community fire preven-
tions and restoration projects during the month of July 2009. EDWARD
Fire CaptainJENSEN
Fire Captain
Projects include: Elfin Forest – Trail building and maintenance, cleaning brush,
vegetation abatement, tree removal, stream restoration; Lake Miramar and Fire Captain
Hodges – Weed abatement, trail maintenance, fence replacement, facility main- TOM KLIMAS
tenance; Live Oak Park – Facility maintenance, landscaping, tree removal; Fair- FireCaptain
Fire Captain
banks Ranch – Construction of fuel breaks, weed abatement, brush clean up;
Rincon Water – Hazard abatement work; San Marcos Fire – Brush removal, SHANE MONTGOMERY
weed abatement; San Dieguito Park – Weed abatement, plant removal, trail Fire Captain
Fire Captain
maintenance, chipping brush; Rainbow Water – Brush removal, weed abate-
ment; Santa Fe Irrigation – Brush removal; Vallecitos Water - Weed abatement,
brush clearance; Wilderness Gardens – Fuel break maintenance, fuel reduction, STEPHAN THOMAS
trails construction and maintenance, grounds maintenance. Palomar Mountain - Fire Captain
Falling trees, chipping of slash, bucking trees. Moosa Canyon – Fuel Removal
from around the community of Deer Springs. Fire defense, public safety, elimi- RICH WIERENGA
nation of hazardous fuel beds. City of Vista – Vegetation management on city Fire Captain
owned land in the city of Vista. Creating a 100-foot fuel modification behind the
residences.
DOZER OPERATORS
Projects Total Crew Hours
San Diego City Water: 184 KEVIN LANGELOH
San Diego County Parks: 312 HFEO
San Diego City Lakes: 40
San Diego City Fire Dept. 80 FRED GONZALEZ
Total project hours: 616 HFEO
 CENTRAL DIVISION OPERATIONS
PUERTA LA CRUZ CONSERVATION CAMP

JOHN WINDER
Division Chief Cal Fire Puerta La Cruz inmate fire crews totaling eighty members responded to a
total of seven incidents; the incidents were vegetation fires located in San Diego
REBECCA SCOTT County (San Vicente, East, Pamo, Pankey and Hellhole) and Riverside County
Office Technician (Elm and Rabbit). Emergency fire responses for the month of July totaled 2250
crew hours.
NEIL MCCLEMENT
Administrative Captain Crew Number of Incidents Fire Line Crew Hours
PLC 1 1 130
MIKE NG PLC 2 5 962
Fire Captain PLC 3 3 761
PLC 4 4 381
PLC 5 1 16
ROBERT EDMAN
MKU 0 0
Fire Captain
Totals 7 2,250

JEFF NIJINSKI
Fire Captain Cal Fire Puerta La Cruz inmate fire crews totaling eighty (80) members were
involved with several community fire prevention and forest health enhancement
projects during the month of July totaling 9784 hours. Projects included: Cal Fire
CHRIS GILMORE Stations – Weed abatement, grounds maintenance and general up keep. Ramona
Fire Captain West End Fuel Break HFT – Clearing and chipping brush. Navy Survival Evasion
Resistance Escape Remote Training Site – Brush clearance, weed abatement,
DARREN JANATA bucking trees and general grounds maintenance. Ramona Water District – Weed
Fire Captain abatement, tree trimming, brush clearance, and various grounds maintenance. San
Diego Wild Animal Park – Brush clearance. Vista Irrigation District – Brush
clearance, weed abatement and chipping. San Dieguito River Park - Brush
EDDIE MCKENZIE clearing, trail maintenance and fuel breaks.
Fire Captain

CARL COULTRESS
Fire Captain
Project Total Crew Hours
BRAD ENGELHORN Training 2248
Fire Captain CAL FIRE-San Diego County Fire Authority 1160
Ramona West End Fuel Break 3288
Sere Remote Training Site 120
DOZER OPERATORS
Ramona Water District 1072
MICHAEL BEAN Wild Animal Park 112
HFEO Vista Irrigation District 1560
San Dieguito River Park 224
Total Crew Hours 9,784
 SOUTHERN DIVISION OPERATIONS
McCAIN VALLEY CONSERVATION CAMP

DAVID NISSEN
CALFIRE inmate crews for the month of July 2009, responded to six vegetation
Division Chief
fires. Emergency fire responses for the month of July 2009 totaled 864 hours.

JOEL HENDRICKS
Crew Number of incidents Fire line crew hours
Administrative Captain
MCN 1 5 282
ROBERT RIXX MCN 2 0 0
Fire Captain MCN 3 3 291
MCN 4 1 45
ANTON PROVAZNIK MCN 5 4 246
Fire Captain
Totals 6 864

STEVE VANHEERTUM
Fire Captain
CALFIRE inmate crews were involved with several community fire prevention
and restoration projects during the month of July totaling 9160 hours.
STEVE BAUMGARDNER
Fire Captain Projects include: Corte Madera VMP - brush removal, felling trees in prepara-
tion of block burning; Cuyamaca Middle Peak - brush removal in preparation
DAVIN TRAVIS of tree planting; Lakeside River Project - wet lands reclamation and mainte-
Fire Captain nance, brush removal and reintroduction of native plant species; Tijuana Estu-
ary - removal of non-native plants, reintroduction of native plant species, trail
maintenance; U.S. Border Patrol - weed abatement and brush removal; Barrett
STEVE FROST
Lake - maintenance and repair of flume, brush removal, weed abatement; Otay
Fire Captain Lakes-maintenance of dam, spillways, boat launching ramps and docks, picnic
areas, brush removal and weed abatement; Bureau of Land Management -brush
DEAN SIPES removal and fire break improvement. SDCFA and CAL FIRE station mainte-
Fire Captain nance. Alpine Fire Safe Counsil – brush removal and fire break improvements.

TIM MUELLER
Heavy Equipment Manager Project Total Crew Hours
Barrett Flume 2,424
Corte Madera 2,744
Campo 1,104
Lake Morena 1,208
In Camp Maintenance 336
Monte Vista Headquarters 480
Total Project Hours 8,296
 CENTRAL DIVISION OPERATIONS
LA CIMA CONSERVATION CAMP
STEVE HEIL
Deputy Chief

Cal-Fire inmate fire crew responded to three incidents vegetation fires in

SANDRA MCKOVICH
San Diego County. Emergency fire responses for the month of JULY to-
taled forty-one (41) hours over a thirty day period.
Office Technician

KIRSTEN
WALKOWIAK
Crew Number of Incidents Fire Line Crew Hours
Administrative Captain
LCM 1
LCM 2 1 7
JIM BISCALIUZ
LCM 3 2 2
Fire Captain LCM 4 3 9
Totals: 2 18
TRACY COLBURN
Fire Captain

KEN MOFFITT
Fire Captain Cal-Fire inmate fire crews were involved with several community fire
prevention and restoration projects during the month of JULY totaling 7336
HAL WALKER hours.
Fire Captain
Projects included: Sutherland Dam- Cleaning up brush, widening of fuel break,
felling trees, and general construction; Lake Jennings - Weed abatement, and
ERIC WINKLER
brush clearing; El Capitan, San Vicente, Volcan Mountain - Clearing access
Fire Captain roads, and cleaning up surrounding brush overgrowth; Heise Park / Lake
Jennings - Weed abatement, and brush clearing; MVU Headquarters - weed
DOZER OPERATOR abatement, tree removal, trash / debris clean-up, general landscaping; State
CRAIG BROWN Parks - Brush clean-up, felling trees, clearing access roads, and weed
HFEO abatement.

PROJECT TOTAL CREW HOURS

USFS / VMP Burn Projects 0
Community Service 112
Anzo Borrego State Park 0
Cuyamaca State Park 576
City of San Diego Water District 1776
County Parks of San Diego 4280
San Diego MVU Unit 592
Forest Health Projects 0
TOTAL PROJECT HOURS 7336
 NORTHERN DIVISION OPERATIONS

BATTALION 1
ERNIE MARUGG
Battalion Chief
PROUDLY SERVING THE DEER SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT
Congressman: Duncan D. Hunter
Senator: Dennis Hollingsworth
Assemblyman: Martin Garrick
Supervisor: Bill Horn
VEGETATION FIRE RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Station 10 and Station 16 assisted Riverside with a vegetation fire a few miles over the
RED MOUNTAIN county line off Rancho California
STATION 10 Road. The fire consumed 80 acres,
3660 East Mission Road but no structures were damaged.
Fallbrook, CA 92028

MILLER STATION 15
9127 West Lilac Road
Escondido, CA 92025

DELUZ STATION 16
39431 Deluz Road
Fallbrook, CA92028

STATION 11
8709 Circle R Drive
Escondido CA, 92026 MUTLI-AGENCY TRAINING
760-749-8001 CAL FIRE Red Mountain Station 11 Captain Joe Gallegos held an S-212 chain saw class
for North County Fire Department. The class included lecture as well as hands on skills.
STATION 12 Each student cut 3 trees and are now certified as level A fallers.
1321 Deer Springs Road
San Marcos CA, 92069
760-741-5512 VEGETATION FIRE
Battalion 1 Engines, 3381, 3371, 3350R and 3360 responded to a vegetation fire on Pankey
STATION 13 Road north of Highway 76. North County E1114 was first on scene followed by E3381 and
10308 Meadow Glenway E3350R. The fire was started by a tractor mowing the field. It spotted across the small dirt
road and grew to a few acres. Ground resources worked the flanks while the air tankers and
helicopters took the heat out of the head. In all, the fire grew to 6 acres and resources were
assigned to the fire.
 DOUBLE DROWNING LEADS TO MULTI AGENCY RESPONSE
On the evening of Saturday, July 4, 2009, two women drove into CAL FIRE Station 16 in Deluz with a 3 year old child
who was not breathing. Firefighters began treating the patient and requested an ambulance from the North County Fire
Department. While gathering information from the patients' family members, it was determined that there may be a
second drowning victim at the Tenaja Reservoir and additional units were dispatched to the reservoir. When Medic
1191 arrived on scene, they assumed patient care and transported the child to an awaiting air ambulance who flew the
patient to Palomar Medical Center. When CAL FIRE engine 3360 arrived at the Tenaja Reservoir they contacted the
Incident Commander, Battalion
Chief Jeff Johnson, who advised
them that a Dive Team was
responding to the incident. With
the use of engines, portable
generators and lighting
equipment, firefighters were
able to safely search the area
around the reservoir and prepare
the area for the Dive Team.
Once at scene, Del Mar,
Encinitas and Oceanside rescue
teams were able to locate the
submerged body of the adult
male within three minutes of
entering the water. This was a
tragic ending to a holiday
weekend. This incident was a
great example of multi-agency
cooperation: Agencies that
responded in support of this
incident included CAL FIRE,
Deluz Volunteer Fire Department, North County Fire Department, Mercy Air, Riverside County Fire Department, Del
Mar, Encinitas, and Oceanside Life Guards, San Diego Sheriff’s Department, and T.I.P.S.
 BATTALION 1
DEER SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT

The Deer Springs Fire Protection District responded to 190 emergencies for the
month of July. Incidents included 71 medical aids, 20 traffic collisions, 5 vehicle
ERNIE MARUGG
fires, 3 vegetation fires and 4 structure fires.
Battalion Chief

SUSAN MAGDALENO This month the fire stations in Deer Springs also participated in some
Fire Marshal valuable training. The Deer Springs Fire Protection District was trained by TIPS
volunteers in the use of the county Trauma Intervention Program, which is a
Congressman: Duncan D. Hunter vital program to the community to provide support and counseling to victims of
Senator: Dennis Hollingsworth
Assemblyman: Martin Garrick
traumatic events. The program was funded and implemented this month. The
Supervisor: Bill Horn program has already been utilized two times on calls and has proven to be a great
asset to the Fire Department and the community of Deer Springs.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bob Frey
President
NEAR DROWNING
Bruce Tebbs
On July 14th, 2009 Station 11 units responded to a report of a drowning at
Member Lawrence Welk Resort. The victim was a 7 year old that was found at the bottom
of the pool. Bystanders pulled the victim who was not breathing out of the pool
Frank S. Donnelly and began rescue breathing. Due to the outstanding care of bystanders and the
Member Fire Department crews, the patient was conscious and breathing prior to being
transported to Children’s Hospital.
Jean F. Slaughter
Member STRUCTURE FIRE
On July 25th, 2009 Deer Springs Fire personnel responded to a structure fire in
STATION 11
Station 11’s area. The fire started under a workbench in a trash can and spread
8709 Circle R Drive throughout the garage. The fire was contained to the garage and minor damage
Escondido CA, 92026 was sustained to the home- owners’ car.
760-749-8001

STATION 12
1321 Deer Springs Road
San Marcos CA, 92069
760-741-5512

STATION 13
10308 Meadow Glenway
East Escondido CA,
92026 760-751-0820
 SOUTHERN DIVISION OPERATIONS

DAVID ALLEN
Battalion Chief
BATTALION 2
PROUDLY SERVING THE RURAL FIRE DISTRICT

Congressman: Duncan D. Hunter NEW ENGINE ARRIVAL

Senator: Dennis Hollingsworth
Assemblyman: Joel Anderson In the month of July Station 21 received a
Supervisor: Supervisor Dianne Jacob new model 34. The engine has been a much
anticipated replacement and all personnel
were extremely happy to see its arrival.
MONTE VISTA HQ
STATION 20
Station personnel quickly put the engine
2249 Jamacha Road
EL Cajon, CA 92019 into service to attend the 2009 Farmers
619-590-3100 Insurance Door to Door Fire Preparedness
Campaign “Before the Threat” event at
FLINN SPRINGS Qualcomm Stadium. The event included 65 fire agencies and 3000 volunteers
STATION 21 from all over San Diego. Station personnel delivered DVDs to the public on
9711 Flinn Springs Road homeowner safety and defensible space. A new addition to the CAL Fire family
EL Cajon, CA 92021 arrived on July 21.
OTAY STATION 22 NEW ADDITION TO THE CAL FIRE FAMILY
446 Alta Road Firefighter Bay Salmeron and wife Samantha are the proud parents of Elijah L.
San Diego, CA 92154
Salmeron born at 0243 weighing in at 7lbs 19inches.
HARBISON CANYON
STATION 24 MULTI-AGENCY TRAINING
551 Harbison Canyon Rd USFS, Alpine FPD and CAL FIRE Station 21 have met for training throughout
EL Cajon, CA 92019 the month of July on the topics of:
Highway Safety, Low angle Res-
DEHESA STATION 25 cue, and Wildland fire drills. All
5425 Dehesa Road agencies took part in the training
EL Cajon, CA92019 which provided team work and
equipment familiarization.
DONOVAN STATION 26
480 Alta Road
San Diego, CA 92154

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Alpine Safe Fire Council invited Station 21 to attend a FLINN SPRINGS ENGINE COMPANY 1959
Static display event at the Alpine Community center.
Station personnel handed out fire prevention material
and provided demonstrations to the public.
 SOUTHERN DIVISION OPERATIONS
RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

VEHICLE PLUNGES 200 FEET OFF INTERSTATE 8 TRAPPING

WOMAN
DAVE NISSEN On Saturday July 18th 2009 CAL FIRE responded to a traffic collision East bound
Division Chief Interstate 8 one mile West of the Pine Valley bridge. Initial reports indicated that a
www.sdrfire.org vehicle rolled 200 feet over the side, with a woman trapped in the vehicle. A
Firefighter from Station 70 happened to be driving by just after the incident occurred
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
and stopped to render immediate care, she was also an extremely valuable translator
Will Eastwood
during the incident. Once Firefighters arrived they descended down the steep rocky
President hillside to access the injured woman who had to be extricated from the upside down
vehicle. Several firefighters systematically dismantled the vehicle to access the
Dale Amoto injured woman while others established a low angle rescue “hauling system”. The
Member woman was placed in a stokes basket and carried to the Interstate to an awaiting
medical helicopter. This was a multi agency effort to include 5 engine companies, 1
Larry Baldwin rescue, 1 paramedic unit, 1 helicopter, and 2 Battalion Chiefs, from CAL FIRE-San
Member Diego County Fire Authority, CAL FIRE-San Diego Rural, CAL FIRE-Pine Valley,
United States Forest Service, Viejas FD, Alpine FD, American Medical Response,
Randy Terry Mercy Air and the California Highway Patrol.
Member

Louis Russo
Member

OTAY STATION 22

HARBISON CANYON STATION 24

DEHESA STATION 25

DONOVAN STATION 26

LAWSON VALLEY STATION 33

LEE VALLEY STATION 34

DULZURA STATION 35

JAMUL STATION 36

DEERHORN VALLEY STATION 37

TECATE STATION 38

POTRERO STATION 39

LAKE MORENA STATION 42

JACUMBA STATION 43

DESCANSO STATION 45
 SOUTHERN DIVISION OPERATIONS

MIKE WHITE
Battalion Chief
BATTALION 3
PROUDLY SERVING THE RURAL FIRE DISTRICT

JOHN KREMENSKY
Battalion Chief
Congressman: Bob Filner
Senator: Dennis Hollingsworth
& Denise Moreno Ducheny
Assemblyman: Joel Anderson
Supervisor: Dianne Jacob
DULZURA STATION 30
17304 Highway 94
Dulzura CA, 91917
619-468-3391
POTRERO STATION 31
25130 Highway 94
Potrero CA 91963
619-478-5544
LYONS STATION 32
17759 Skyline Truck Trail
Jamul CA, 91935
619-468-3435
LAWSON VALLEY
STATION 33
3890 Montiel Truck Trail
Jamul CA, 91935
619-659-0887
LEE VALLEY STATION 34
15781 Lyons Valley Road
Jamul, CA 91935
DULZURA STATION 35
1135 Community Building
Road Durzura CA 91917
619-468-3256
JAMUL STATION 36
14145 Highway 94
Jamul CA, 91935
619-669-6580
Battalion 3 placed an emphasis on training during the month of July as Fire Season
begins to hit its stride. Dozens of hours were completed in subjects such as wildland
hoselays, structure protection and
handline construction. With
Engine 3373 (Potrero) and Engine
3363 (Dulzura) both outfitted with
full sets of low angle rescue
equipment. Personnel spent time
refining the skills needed to deploy
successful rescue systems when
dealing with low angle rope rescue
operations. The Battalion has seen
an increase in these types of
incidents in recent months. Thanks
to constant refresher training and coordination all of these LARRO incidents have
been mitigated swiftly and safely by CAL FIRE-San Diego County Fire Authority
personnel. Jamul Station 36 has received several new Reserve Firefighters in the last
few months. Most days consisted of training these new firefighters in basic fire attack
scenarios. Pictured here is Reserve Firefighter Brent Gannan training on how to
attack and extinguish a vehicle fire.
Station 32 assisted in training drills with local
CERT team members at Deerhorn Valley
Station 37. CERT members were taught how
to triage patients during disaster scenarios,
and how to assist in the mitigation of Multi-
Casualty Incidents. CAL FIRE and the local
CERT teams continue to work towards
certification of these local volunteers that can
be of great service in disaster situations.
There is a new Fire Station nearing
completion in Battalion 3. The new Station 36 on Highway 94 in Jamul is
progressing as scheduled with an anticipated opening near the end of September. The
new location is directly across the highway from the old Station 36.

DEERHORN VALLEY Honey Springs 1949– A watch was presented for 25 years of service by Forestry employees
STATION 37 of San Diego County
2383 Honeysprings Road
Jamul CA, 91935
619-468-3030

TECATE STATION 38
440 Tecate Road
Tecate CA, 91980
619-478-9005

POTRERO STATION 39
24550 Highway 94
Potrero CA, 91963
619-478-5900
 SOUTHERN DIVISION OPERATIONS

JOHN FRANCOIS
Battalion Chief
MARK OSTRANDER
Battalion Chief
Congressman: Bob Filner
Senator: Denise Moreno Ducheny
Assemblyman: Joel Anderson
Supervisor: Dianne Jacob
CAMPO STATION 40
31577 Highway 94
Campo CA 91906
619-478-5516
WHITE STAR STATION 41
1684 Tierra Del Sol Road
Boulevard CA, 91905
619-766-4533
LAKE MORENA STATION 42
29690 Oak Drive
Campo CA, 91906
619-478-5960
JACUMBA STATION 43
1255 Jacumba Street
Jacumba CA, 91934
619-766-0887
PINE VALLEY STATION 44
28850 Old Highway 80
Pine Valley CA, 91962
619-473-8445
BATTALION 4
PROUDLY SERVING THE RURAL and PINE VALLEY FIRE DISTRICTS
We would like to welcome Battalion Chief Mark Ostrander and Heavy Fire Equipment
Operator Matt Bellows to the Battalion. Chief Ostrander came from Battalion 5 and is now
permanently assigned to Battalion 4. HFEO Bellows comes to us with 7 years of dozer
operating experience. Matt came from Rocklin which is located just outside of
Sacramento. Security has been increased in the communities near the border after the
slaying of a Border Patrol Agent which occurred on July 23, 2009. Our hearts go out to the
Agents’ family and Co-workers for their loss.
Hazardous Materials Instructors Captain Rich Stephan and Captain John Kiszka would
like to remind everyone to be vigilant when you respond to emergencies. Responding to a
reported structure / vegetation fire, hazardous materials including explosives, traffic colli-
sions, or even your typical medical aid can yield to something more. Your safety depends
on your Situational Awareness along with proper Personal Protective Equipment. Be
SAFE and stay VIGILANT.
VEGETATION FIRE BURNS INACCESSIBLE TERRAIN
July 20th 2009, CAL FIRE responded to a vegetation fire West of the Imperial County line
North of Interstate 8. The fire burned 5 acres and was quickly stopped by aircraft. The fire
was in an area that was inaccessible by ground units. Firefighters were flown to the fire by
helicopter to make access. Three international travelers were found near the fire and
suffering from heat related injuries, a helicopter transported them to safety and firefighters
treated the patients. The incident required four air tankers, four helicopters, four hand
crews, five engines, and one Battalion Chief.
VEHICLE CRASHES WITH 4 PEOPLE IN THE TRUNK
July 20th 2009, CAL FIRE assisted the United States Border Patrol with a vehicle accident
East bound Interstate 8 near the Inkapoh exit. When firefighters arrived they found a
vehicle approximately 15 feet over the side. The vehicle was carrying 8 people, four in the
trunk and four in the car. Three were transported to EL Centro Hospital with minor injuries.

JULY 4, 2009
Cal-Fire’s Station 40 and 42 assisted our Campo Volunteer Brothers and Sisters in the early morning Pancake Breakfast.
The Citizens were greeted by the Campo Fire Auxiliary as they lined up for breakfast. The Residents recognize the efforts
and importance of the Campo Volunteers; CAL FIRE and Lake Morena firefighters in keeping their Community Safe. Their
Support is greatly appreciated by us all. This years event raised approximately 2,250.00 dollars.
 CENTERAL DIVISION OPERATIONS
RANDY SCALES
Battalion Chief BATTALION 5
JOHN BUTZ
On July 1st 2009, CAL FIRE under contract with the San Diego County Fire
Battalion Chief
Authority began staffing temporary fire stations in Ocotillo Wells and Shelter
Valley. The staffing is being provided to assist the volunteer companies and aid
Congressman: Darrel Issa
Senator: Dennis Hollingsworth
the communities of Ocotillo Wells and Shelter Valley until sufficient numbers of
Assemblyman: Kevin Jeffries community based and SDCFA volunteers complete the necessary requirements
Supervisors: Bill Horn & Dianne Jacob
set forth by the County Fire Authority.
JULIAN STATION 50
1587 Highway 78
Julian CA, 92036
760-765-0511

CUYAMACA STATION 51
13650 Highway 79
Julian CA, 92036
760-765-0085

WARNER SPRINGS
STATION 52
31049 Highway 79
Warner Springs CA 92086
760-782-3560

OCOTILLO WELLS
STATION 56

SHELTER VALLEY
STATION 75

JEFF JOHNSON
Battalion Chief
Congressman: Darrell Issa
Senator: Dennis Hollingsworth
Assemblyman: Kevin Jeffries
Supervisor: Bill Horn
RINCON STATION 70
16971 Highway 76
Pauma Valley CA, 92061
760-742-3243
VALLEY CENTER
STATION 71
14946 Vesper Road
Valley Center, CA 92082
760-749-1702
VALLEY CENTER
STATION 72
28234 Lilac Road
Valley Center, CA 92082
760-751-7600
VALLEY CENTER
STATION 73
28205 Lilac Road
Valley Center, CA 92082
760-751-7605
DEL DIOS STATION 77
2323 Felicita Avenue
Escondido, CA 92029
The Valley Center C.E.R.T Team and CAL FIRE firefighters distributed 1,500
“Before the Threat” Pamphlets on July 25th, 2009.
NORTHERN DIVISION OPERATIONS
BATTALION 7
PROUDLY SERVING THE VALLEY CENTER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND THE
YUIMA WATER DISTRICT
On July 13th 2009 firefighters responded to a vegetation fire
on Lake Wohlford Road behind the gun range. When engine
companies arrived the fire was burning up slope at a
moderate rate of spread. Briefly
structures were threatened, but with a
quick response by air and ground crews
the structure threat was eliminated and
fortunately no one was injured.
On July 1st 2009, CAL FIRE, the Ecke YMCA, and
the Encinitas Fire Department teamed up with
Supervisor Pam Slater-Price’s office for a fire safety
assembly for 200 children. The purpose was to
educate children on fire safety prior to July 4th. The
event was a success and had great reviews.
On July 25th 2009, firefighters attended the annual
Muscular Dystrophy Association picnic in Ocean-
side CA. More than 200 families attended the event
and had an opportunity to view one of CAL FIRE’s
newest fire engines.
 BATTALION 7
VALLEY CENTER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

VEHICLE OVER THE SIDE WITH FIRE

Sunday July 26th 2009, a vehicle drove off the road across
JEFF JOHNSON from Valley View Casino. The Jeep Cherokee was driving on
Battalion Chief North Lake Wohlford Road when the vehicle went off the
road, causing it to catch fire. The first two engines at scene
George Lucia were able to quickly put out the vehicle before there was any
Fire Marshal threat to the vegetation. The driver of the vehicle was
released by Medic 7793 and apprehended by CHP.
Congressman: Darrell Issa
Senator: Dennis Hollingsworth
Assemblyman: Kevin Jeffries
Supervisor: Bill Horn COMMUN ITY SAFETY TRAINING
On July 18th 2009 Engine 7712 and the Valley Center C.E.R.T.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS held a function at Hideaway Lakes with senior citizens on fire
extinguishers usage and safety. Attendees were taught proper
DAN THORTON handling and techniques when faced with a fire in your home.
President Topics discussed included that a fire extinguisher is only to be
used for small fires. As a rule call 911 or have someone call
WEAVER SIMONSEN before you attempt to put out a fire. Even if you manage to put
Treasurer out a small fire yourself call the fire department to have
them come check it out.
OLIVER SMITH
Secretary PLANE CRASH ON THE GUEJITO RANCH
On July 25th 2009, CAL FIRE received a report of an aircraft down on the Guejito Ranch in
MEL SCHULER Valley Center. Engine 7113 and Medic 7793 from Station 73 responded to the incident. Due
Member to the remote location of the crash, Copter 10 was also dispatched and was first to arrive at
scene. The flight crew landed nearby and quickly began treating the injured pilot. The
BILL PALMER availability of Mercy Air was requested and they would be responding from a distance.
Member When Engine 7113 and Medic 7793 arrived, they assisted in patient care, loaded the patient
into Copter 10 with a Paramedic and transported him by air to a local hospital. Fortunately
Valley Center Station 72 the patient survived his injuries.
28234 Lilac Road
Valley Center, CA 92082
760-751-7600

Valley Center Station 73

28205 Lilac Road
Valley Center, CA 92082
760-751-7605
 PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
ZONE 7
George E. Lucia, Sr.
Fire Chief
July 9th– Structure fire on Crestline Road.
Cliff Kellogg Shed fire that spread to surrounding
Battalion Chief vegetation. Fire was under control before
surrounding structures or homes were
Congressman: Darrell Issa
Senator: Dennis involved. CAL FIRE Station 79, USFS
Hollingsworth Stations 32 and 36 also responded to this
Assemblyman: Kevin Jeffries
Supervisor: Bill Horn incident.

Board of Directors

Susie Kellogg
President

Doug Lande
Vice President

Linda Thorne
Secretary

Keith Ronchetti
Treasurer

Bruce Graves
Member-at-Large

Motorcycle crash on South Grade

July 4th – Water tender 7759 and
firefighters Fede Avakian and Matt
Branley support the Valley Center
fireworks display.
 BATTALION 8
RAMONA FIRE DEPARTMENT

CAL FIRE Firefighters with the

MARC HAFNER
Battalion Chief
GREG GRISWOLD
Battalion Chief
SAUL VILLAGOMEZ
Battalion Chief
Fire Marshal
Congressman: Duncan D. Hunter
Senator: Dennis Hollingsworth
Assemblyman: Joel Anderson
& Nathan Fletcher
Supervisor: Dianne Jacob
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jim Robinson
President Division 4
Ramona Fire Department responded to
a call of people trapped in an aerial
basket, where Engine 80 crews found
two adults and three children
suspended 40 feet in the air. The five
occupants had been joyriding in the
rented piece of equipment at 11 p.m.
on a Friday night when the aerial
basket malfunctioned and they
became trapped. Crews were
unable to lower the basket and
feared a complete failure of the
articulating arm due to the excess
weight in the bucket. Through
mutual aid, Poway Fire responded
their truck and assisted in the
rescue.

Bryan Wadlington
Vice President Division 3
Darrell Beck
Secretary Division 1
Everett Hager
Treasurer Division 5
George Boggs
Director Division 2
Ramona Fire has taken delivery of the last of three engines ordered to replace our
front line E-One engines that have been in-service since 1990. Engine 7811, a
Pierce Aero XT will be located at Station 81, located in the San Diego Country
Estates. This completes the replacement of engines for all three Ramona Fire
District stations with matching engines located at Station 80 (E-7810) and Station
82 (ME-7812). The E-One Engines will be used as Reserve engines stationed at
Station 82 and the Ramona Air Attack Base.

RAMONA STATION 80
829 San Vicente Road
Ramona CA, 92065
760-789-8914

RAMONA STATION 81
24462 San Vicente Road
Ramona CA, 9205
760-789-9465

RAMONA STATION 82
3410 Dye Road
Ramona CA 92065
760-789-0107
 Academy # 6 is in it’s final phase with a tentative graduation date of August
Cary Coleman
Fire Chief
22nd 2009. Of the original 30 personnel, 21 remain and have passed their final
www.intermountainfire.org written examination and are now preparing for their final manipulative skills
test. Those graduating will have completed 486 hours of the CSFM FFI
curriculum as well as CAL FIRE 67 hour academy certification.
Jeremy Christofferson
Battalion Chief Intermountain is now assisting with the Administration and Operations at
Ranchita Fire Station 58 with their move to Zone 7. Intermountain personnel
John Boyer are providing daily staffing to Ranchita while assisting them with a
Battalion Chief re-organization of their department.

Congressman: Duncan D. Hunter

Department personnel participated in several community related events such as
Senator: Dennis Hollingsworth the Ramona’s July 4th Fireworks, the Ramona Country Fair, several Equestrian
Assemblyman: Joel Anderson events as well as provided EMS standby personnel to the Oakbridge Young
& Nathan Fletcher
Supervisor: Dianne Jacob
Life Camp behind Golden Eagle Ranch. Department personnel also participated
in the Burn Run Fire Expo and the Before the threat campaign, handing out
over 300 of the informational packets.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Department has been contacted by the Santa Ysabel Reservation with a
Charlie Teichert request to expand its current coverage of the Santa Ysabel Casino to include the
President Santa Ysabel Reservation and staff the Fire station on Highway 79 and school
house canyon road. A feasibility and cost study is currently underway.
Russ Meskell
Vice President
Training at the station level continues at a brisk pace with several personnel
Ron Peterka attending the Engine Boss Class put on in Pine Valley as well as daily station
Secretary/Treasurer training and coordinated training with CAL-FIRE Witch Creek Station for 100
hours of in-station training.
Phil Benoit
Board Member
Current active suppression roster is 41 personnel; Academy Roster is 21 with
Jeff Uran one from Julian Cuyamaca and 3 from Deluz Heights. The Department is
Board Member nearing 100% completion of the SDCFA Background and Physical Exam
requirements. The department remains 100% committed to this effort.
Maurice Waters
Board Member The Department Auxillary, the “Hot Spots” made up of residents of the area
Bill Middleton held their annual Fundraiser at the Flying T ranch on Highway 78. The event
Board Member labeled “Rockin the Kasbah” had approximately 300 attendees and included
Dinner, Entertainment, Camel Races, a live auction and opportunity drawings
Station 85
25858-A Highway 78 and was supported and sponsored by various businesses in the County.
Ramona, CA 92065