Station 3 Construction

Construction continues on Station 3 in Fairbanks Ranch. We are getting closer to having the building completed and look forward to moving in soon! The RSF Review recently visited the station and you can read their subsequent article here.

 

Request for Proposal - Emergency Lighting Package

The Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District is now accepting bids for the installation of various equipment, including radios and emergency lights, in a new staff vehicle. More information can be found on our Business Opportunities page.

 

San Dieguito River Park Begins Del Dios Gorge Riparian Restoration Project

The San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority armounces today it will
begin the next phase of a riparian restoration project in Del Dios Gorge the week of November
14, 2011. The work is funded through a $1,049,368 grant from the California Natural Resources
Agency's River Parkways program received in 2010 for enhancements to the River Park's Coastto-
Crest Trail and habitat restoration along the San Dieguito River in the scenic gorge below the
Lake Hodges dam. The project will be carried out in phases between November 2011 and
January 2014 and will involve the removal of invasive, non-native species and revegetation with
native plants. The current phase will conclude March 15, 2012, to avoid the Spring bird
breeding season.

For more information on this project, including potential road closures, please visit the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy's website or view their press release in its entirety.

 

Vegetation Fire Containted at 5-8 Acres in 4S Ranch

On Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at 4:30 p.m., firefighters from the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District (RSFFPD), along with firefighters from the city of San Diego, Enicintas, and Cal-Fire, responded to a reported vegetation fire near Old Course Road and Maranatha Drive in 4S Ranch. When they arrived on the scene, firefighters reported a 4-acre vegetation fire underneath the power lines just north of Maranatha Christian School. The fire was pushed by 15 mph Santa Ana winds and was contained approximately 30 minutes at 5-8 acres. The school was not directly threatened, but they did evacuate the campus as a precaution. A sewer treatment facility was threatened briefly, but firefighters were able to protect the structure. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

 

Wildfire: Are You Prepared?

Wildfires are a constant threat for those of us living in Southern California, especially within wildland-urban interface areas like Rancho Santa Fe and its surrounding communities. The Fire Protection District employs a hazard abatement inspector who surveys properties for fire hazards and mails violation notices to property owners not in compliance with District Ordinance 2004-02 and 2011-01.

Residents within the RSFFPD service area should have recently received a letter reminding them of the local hazard abatement requirements. Learn more about how you can safeguard not only your home, but your entire community, with the following resources:

 

To follow the progress of our construction of Station 3, please visit our Construction Blog.

 

Administrative Offices

Just a reminder that our Administrative Offices, which were once housed at Station 1, are now located in the Plaza at the entrance to the community of Cielo, across Calle Ambiente from Station 4. The new location is more centrally located to all areas of the district and will allow us to better meet the needs of our customers. Services offered included plan submissions, plan checks, car seat installations, accounts payable, and other administrative or prevention matters.