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The first county volunteer fire department in San Juan County were established in
1962. |
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The volunteer fire department, along with the County Fire Marshal, were consolidated
in 2001 to create the San Juan County Fire Department. |
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San Juan County Fire Department is responsible for servicing more than 5,500 square
miles. |
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The department responds to more than 5,000 calls each year. |
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14 Districts |
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23 Stations |
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330 Volunteers |
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100+ pieces of Equipment |
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Services Provided: |
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First Response Fire/Medical Services in conjunction with Paramedic Ambulances, first
response hazardous materials, fire suppression, wild-land firefighting and rescue
services including water, high angle, search and rescue and vehicle extrication. |
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Volunteer firefighters save the citizens of San Juan County more than $18 million
each year. |
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The Quarter Percent Fire Excise Tax money is used to operate the San Juan County
Fire Department and the Ambulance Service. |