Calpine Volunteer Fire Department

Calpine Volunteer Fire Department History

The Calpine Volunteer Fire Department was formed in the late 1920's. In 1945, the
Calpine Volunteer Fire Department was incorporated into the Sierra County Fire
Protection District #1. Along with Sierraville and Sattley Volunteer Fire Departments.
The Sierra County Fire Protection District #1 was formed in 1930. The Calpine
Volunteer Fire Department currently has 14 members.

Mission Statement

To provide our residents and guests a responsive, caring and properly managed Fire /
Rescue Service. We provide these in an effort to ensure the highest quality care and
enhance our citizen's quality of life.

This mission statement shall be accomplished

through the provisions of essential services such as:

· Public Education

· Fire Prevention / Code Enforcement

· Emergency Medical Services at the basic non - transport level

· Control of the Spread of Fire or Explosion

· Mutual Aid assistance to other Fire / Rescue Agencies as needed,

with their assistance when needed