Borrego Springs Fire Protection District
The Borrego Springs Fire Protection District (BSFPD) is the agency that provides fire protection and emergency medical services for Borrego Springs, California. Borrego Springs is located in an unincorporated area of San Diego County, California. It is a community of 2,535 permanent residents, with the number increasing to over 10,000 with the arrival of winter "snowbirds." It is the only California community that is completely surrounded by a state park, the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the largest in California. The Fire District operates with a career staff of 14 people that provide training, maintenance, public safety education and administrative services to the District. The Fire District is governed by a voter elected five-member board (per state statutes) which oversees operations and appoints the fire chief. The chief designates such duties authorized by the Board as being essential to carry out the responsibilities of the Fire District.
The Borrego Springs Fire District is an all hazards response agency for the community and is dispatched by the CalFire Monte Vista ECC, based in El Cajon, Ca. It has an annual operating budget of $2.7 million.
Fire apparatus and stations
Engine companies
The Fire District operates two Type I engines. The engines comply with National Fire Protection Association standards for structural or wildland firefighting apparatus. The engines have fire pumps that are rated at 1,250 GPM or above and carry 750 gallons of water. On-board Class AB foam capability is standard on all engines. All engine companies carry a full complement of auto extrication tools, high-angle rescue gear, and ALS or BLS emergency medical equipment.
Paramedic ambulances
The Fire District operates 2 paramedic ambulances. They are equipped with the latest in adult and pediatric advanced life support for the treatment of medical and traumatic emergencies. Equipment on the paramedic engine and ambulances includes 12-lead cardiac monitor/defibrillators, end-tidal CO2 and oxygen saturation monitors, glucometers, and endotracheal intubation, resuscitation equipment and 20 different medications for treatment and resuscitation.
Water tenders
The Fire District operates one 2010 Pierce water tender. This unit carries 2000 gallons of water to supply to engines during structure and wildland fires.
Brush engine
The brush engine is designed and operated for wildland fire response. It carries 300 gallons of water with Class A foam capability, a wide assortment of fireline tools, and BLS (basic life support) equipment including AED (Automated External Defibrillator).