Country United States City San Luis Obispo Fire chief Garret Olson | State California Employees 55 IAFF 3523 | |
The San Luis Obispo Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency response services for the city of San Luis Obispo, California and protects a population of approximately 45,000 people; however that number increases to over 100,000 during weekdays. In addition to the city, the department is also responsible for California Polytechnic State University which adds at approximately 15,000 people to the responsible population. San Luis Obispo also neighbors the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant and provides mutual aid to the plant during emergencies.
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History
The San Luis Obispo Fire Department was first organized in 1876 when two hose carts were acquired to form Goodwill Hose Companies 1 and 2. The carts were house at the livery stable located at the intersection of Nipomo Street and Higuera Street. Years later a Tiger hook and ladder was purchased.
Stations
The city has four fire stations spread throughout the city.