Organization of the
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District's leadership and its staff bring an effective combination of skills, experience and dedication to carry out the District's mission: 

"IN THE SPIRIT OF OUR TRADITION, WE STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE, RESPECTFULLY SERVING ALL WITH PRIDE, HONOR AND COMPASSION"

As stated in its newly adopted Strategic Plan, San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is committed to these goals: 

■   Service – Provide the highest level of emergency and non-emergency services to the   community in an effort to protect life, the environment and property

■   Fiscal Management – Provide sound and responsible fiscal management

■   Culture – Develop and maintain a culture where all individuals feel valued, have a sense of ownership and are motivated to continuously improve their knowledge, skills and abilities

■   Organization Efficiency – Ensure organizational efficiency and effectiveness in all decisions, processes and communications

Following is a list of the divisions of the department and a description of what their respective function is.  You will also find links and detailed information which will take you to the various services provided by that specific division.
 

Board of Directors:

The Board of Directors consists of five locally elected officials. Any resident of the District can run for a Board seat. Elections are held every two years on the even years. One election is for two seats the other for three. The next Board election will be held in November 2008.  Click Here to learn more about the Board of Directors, scheduled meetings and the agenda.
 

Fire Chief:

From a very young age I knew a career in the fire service was the direction I had to take. I was fortunate to begin my career when I was twenty-one years old. I started as a firefighter in the City of Pacifica Fire Department in 1978. Within a year I was hired in the Danville Fire Protection District. Click Here to learn more about the Fire Chief.
 

Management Team and Operations:

Operations is the Division that most people are familiar with. Under the Direction of an Assistant Chief, there is a staff that works 24 hour shifts. The shifts are commanded by a Battalion Chief, who is the highest ranking person on a shift. Click Here to learn more about Operations.
 

Training Division:

The most important non-emergency related activity for any fire department is the training of its personnel. The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District's Training Division provides innovative and continuing training to front line suppression/ambulance personnel, volunteer firefighters and managerial staff. Click Here to learn more about the Training Division.

Rescue Division:

In addition to the type of rescues required in auto accidents where victims may need to be extricated from their vehicles, the District frequently finds itself providing rescue services for climbers and others utilizing the Las Trampas Regional Park and Mt. Diablo State Park areas.  Click Here to learn more about the Rescue Division.

Suppression Division:

The District's suppression personnel are divided into three platoons, A, B and C. Each platoon is commanded by a Battalion Chief who is responsible for the workings of his individual shift, communicating with the other shift's Battalion Chiefs to provide for continuity of ongoing projects and day-to-day operations. Battalion Chiefs work directly with the station captains, who head the three or four member companies assigned to a station. Click Here to learn more about the Suppression Division.

Haz Mat Division:

All San Ramon Valley Fire District Personnel have been trained as Hazardous Materials First Responders. Our Hazmat team is located at Station 35 in Blackhawk.  The Haz-Mat Division is made up of 18 State Certified Hazardous Materials Technician/Specialists and that it is an all risks Haz-Mat team capable of specialized entry, chemical analysis and hazard mitigation. Click Here to learn more about the Haz Mat Division.