About Us

The Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District was formed on October 14, 1946 under an order adopted by the County Board of Supervisors. At the time, the Fire District was comprised of one Chief and 15 volunteer suppression personnel who protected an estimated 3,800 residents.

Today, the Fire District now spans approximately 42-square miles and protects over 21,000 citizens. What was once an all-volunteer force operating out of a single fire station is now a full-time fire protection agency comprised of one Chief, one Deputy Chief, one Battalion Chief/Training Officer, three Battalion Chiefs, 39 paid fire suppression positions, five fire prevention positions and four administrative positions.

The Fire District is governed by a five-person elected Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for establishing policies, guidelines and providing direction for Fire District staff. Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

The Fire District currently operates out of four full-time fire stations serving communities surrounding and within Rancho Santa Fe, 4S-Ranch and Fairbanks Ranch Cielo and The Crosby.

• Mission Statement, Operating Philosophy, and Core Values
• Fire Station Locations
• Board of Directors
• Human Resources
• District Personnel
• Calendar of Events
• History of RSFFPD
• Contact Us