 Thanks
for taking the time to visit the San Marino Fire Department.
We are proud of the “San Marino Class” service that we
provide to our residents, businesses and visitors.
Those services include fire suppression, paramedic ambulance
service, fire prevention inspections, public education programs,
emergency preparedness planning, fire cause and origin
investigation, fire patrols and code enforcement.
One of our unique
programs is the Neighborhood Emergency Action Team (NEAT) and its
business counterpart (BEAT). These
teams are trained and equipped to be self-reliant for an extended
period during a major emergency, giving residents and businesses
added protection and peace of mind.
Another special
program ensures semi-annual inspections, defensible space and daily
patrols of homes in our Enhanced Fire Protection Zone.
The goal is to mitigate the fire hazard caused by dense
vegetation and steep terrain in this canyon estate area.
In addition to
teaching fire prevention classes for the children in our schools,
San Marino firefighters also mentor the youth of our community
during regular visits to the after-school program at the Teen Center
and other recreational groups.
We want to be caring and compassionate role models,
encouraging those who might be the firefighters and paramedics of
tomorrow.
Our Auxiliary
Firefighter program prepares graduates of an accredited fire academy
to obtain State Firefighter Certification through a concentrated,
18-month, on-the-job mentoring program. To
become a San Marino firefighter, you must be a graduate of an
accredited fire academy and a licensed paramedic. If
you are interested in a career with the San Marino Fire Department,
you can start by contacting the fire science department of your
community college.
If you are a
member of the San Marino community, I welcome your comments on our
programs and service. If you are a visitor, I’d like to hear what
you think of our website. Please
email me at INFO at SANMARINOFIRE dot ORG
or call me at (626) 300-0735.
Again,
thank you for taking the time to learn more about the San Marino
Fire Department.
John Penido
Fire Chief
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