ABOUT US

The Felton Fire Protection District serves the community of Felton , CA . The fire district is staffed with 30 volunteer fire fighters a Fire Chief and fire fighter. The fire district has one (1) fire station, located in Felton at 131 Kirby Street .

The fire district is a Special District of the State of California . The fire district is governed by an elected Board of Directors. Click here for a list of the current Board members. The Board meets monthly, generally on the 1 st Monday of the month. The Board meeting is moved to another date if the 1 st Monday falls on a holiday.

The fire district is an “All-Risk” fire agency. Emergency and non-emergency responses can be: medical, fires, auto accidents, storm related emergencies, rescues and Large Animal Rescues. The fire district averages approximately 500 emergency responses per year. An average percentage breakdown is as follows:

•   60% Medical
•   15% Auto Accident
•   15% Various types (rescue, storm, etc)
•   10% Fire

There are two support organizations, the Felton Fire Fighters Association and the Felton Fire Auxiliary. Both organizations exist to assist the mission of the fire district.

Fire District Mission Statement

The Felton Fire Protection District's mission is to be an effective emergency service organization by:

•  Meeting the service requirements of our community in fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, rescue and public education

•  Utilizing and improving the dedication and skills of fire district personnel

•  Continually improving and evaluating all of our services and operations

In carrying out this mission, the Felton Fire Protection District will:

•  Provide priority to fire fighter safety

•  Encourage the educational and personal development of fire district personnel

•  Promote positive attitudes and teamwork to take full advantage of our skills, knowledge and creativity

•  Communicate openly and honestly to our members and community to inspire trust and confidence

Fire District Values

The Felton Fire Protection District is committed to conducting business with the highest ethical and moral standards and believes the following values are fundamental to the fire district's success:

•  The fire district exists by public approval and our function is to serve the public interest. The fire district is committed to listening and responding to the community and the people within our organization. The fire district strives to find better ways to serve the residents and visitors of Felton , CA .

•  Public Service: The fire district is committed to provide the highest level of emergency service possible

•  The importance of training and retaining talented personnel

•  Integrity: The fire district is committed to maintain the highest ethical and moral standards

•  Teamwork: The fire district strives to maintain a cooperative relationship between the Board of Directors, administration and the fire fighters

•  Volunteer fire fighters: The fire district's volunteer fire fighters are the fire district's most valuable assets. Opportunities are encouraged for all volunteers to develop their potential and make the best use of their abilities

•  The fire district believes the quality of service is everyone's responsibility

•  The fire district believes in the importance of staying involved in organizations and political entities which may affect fire service delivery at the Federal, State and local level