Placer County Fire Prevention

Placer County Fire currently provides year-round, all-hazard fire and emergency services over approximately 475 square miles of unincorporated county area, or nearly one third of the County. The area served has a population of approximately 45,000, and service is provided by both full time and volunteer firefighters. There are 66 full time firefighters who operate from eight fully staffed, 24-hour/day fire stations located in Alta, Colfax, Bowman, North Auburn, Ophir, Lincoln, the Sunset Industrial Area, and Dry Creek.

Approximately 100 volunteer firefighters operate from six volunteer stations in Dutch Flat, Fowler, Paige, Thermalands, Lone Star and Sheridan. Included in the estimated $20,000,000 in County-owned property and equipment are over 50 County-owned fire engines, support vehicles and apparatus.

In addition, CAL FIRE manages the City of Colfax Volunteer Fire Department and assists the city with its fire inspection and land development functions. These services are fully funded by the City of Colfax in a separate agreement with the County.