El Dorado County Fire District

What El Dorado County Fire District does

The El Dorado County Fire Protection District is a California special district organized under Health and Safety Code §13800-13970 that provides fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), and rescue operations across unincorporated areas of El Dorado County. The district serves twelve communities—Placerville, Shingle Springs, Pollock Pines, Camino, Pleasant Valley, Cool, Coloma, Lotus, Pilot Hill, Oak Hill, Strawberry, and Kyburz—operating through multiple fire stations with a minimum 3-0 staffing model per engine and a cooperative agreement with CAL FIRE that extends staffing capacity in the Camino area. In 2022 the district achieved an ISO Public Protection Classification rating of Class 3 (effective August 1, 2022), placing it in the top 16% of U.S. communities and enabling 1-2% insurance premium reductions for covered properties.

The district's operational technology stack centers on standard firefighting and EMS equipment: self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), fire engines, ambulances, rope rescue systems, vehicle extrication tools (replicated across engines due to geographic distances), LUCAS mechanical chest compression devices, and powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs) acquired through the West Slope Joint Powers Authority. The district achieved ADA website compliance, adopted an FPPC-compliant Conflict of Interest Code (Resolution 2020-07), and operates a multi-channel community engagement program across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, email newsletters, and community events.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid public-funding model: primary funding comes from property tax assessments on parcels within the district, supplemented by special assessments including the First Responder Fee and Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 1 fees established by Ordinance No. 2024-01, plus transaction-based fees for burn permits, defensible space inspections, fire and life safety inspections, engineering/plan review, and Knox access systems. The district has secured federal and state grants including a $538,687 FY2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from FEMA for SCBA equipment and a $95,000 OTS grant for Jaws of Life equipment. Governance is via an elected Board of Directors with division-based representation, and the district is currently undergoing a leadership transition with Brad Gates succeeding Tim Cordero as Fire Chief.

Name

El Dorado County Fire District

Legal name

El Dorado County Fire Protection District

Website

https://eldoradocountyfire.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

California special fire protection district delivering fire suppression, EMS, and rescue services across twelve unincorporated communities in El Dorado County, funded by property taxes, special assessments, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Prevention, Inspection & Code Enforcement (Life Safety) (BPAIAGAL), Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Emergency medical services
• Wildfire preparedness
• Fire suppression services
• Rescue operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Diamond Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source through property tax assessments on properties within the district boundaries.
2. Special Assessments: Special district assessments and fees including the First Responder Fee and Community Facilities District (CFD) fees.
3. Grant Funding: Federal and state grants including the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and OTS grants for equipment. The district received $538,687 from FY2023 AFG for SCBA equipment and $95,000 OTS grant for Jaws of Life equipment.
4. Permit and Inspection Fees: Fees collected for burn permits, defensible space inspections, fire and life safety inspections, plan review, and gate/building access (Knox).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The El Dorado County Fire Protection District is a California special district delivering integrated fire suppression, rescue operations, and advanced life support emergency medical services (EMS) to unincorporated communities of El Dorado County. Beyond emergency response, the district provides wildfire preparedness and defensible space inspections, fire and life safety inspections, engineering and plan review, burn permits, Knox access systems, community safety education including Hands-Only CPR training, and the El Dorado County Emergency Alerts notification system. Services are funded by property taxes, special assessments, grants, and fees.

Product overview

El Dorado County Fire Protection District is a California special fire protection district providing unified fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), rescue operations, and community safety programs. The district operates across multiple communities in El Dorado County including Placerville, Shingle Springs, Pollock Pines, Camino, Pleasant Valley, Cool, Coloma, Lotus, Pilot Hill, Oak Hill, Strawberry, and Kyburz. Services are delivered through community fire stations and include core emergency response capabilities supplemented by prevention programs (fire safety inspections, defensible space enforcement), public education (Hands-Only CPR training, Fire Safe Kids Zone), and emergency preparedness systems (El Dorado County Emergency Alerts). The district is governed by a Board of Directors and funded through property taxes, special assessments, and grants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression and Emergency Response

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CAL FIREcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Cooperative agreement with CAL FIRE in the Camino area allows existing Camino firefighters to augment staffing on fire engines in Pollock Pines and Pleasant Valley. This partnership enabled the district to achieve 3-0 staffing (3 personnel minimum per engine) improving the district's ISO-PPC rating.
• Diamond Springs El Dorado Fire Protection DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint response agreement for emergency incidents. Diamond Springs units respond to incidents within El Dorado County Fire Protection District boundaries and vice versa, providing seamless emergency coverage across district boundaries.
• Pioneer Fire Protection DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint response agreement for multi-agency response to incidents requiring additional resources, particularly in the Pleasant Valley area.
• City of PlacervilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity allows the district access to decommissioned facilities for training purposes, including the former City of Placerville Water Treatment Plant for rope rescue drills and other specialized training exercises.
• West Slope JPA (El Dorado County Emergency Services Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Powers Authority providing shared ambulance services and equipment including LUCAS mechanical CPR devices, powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs), and Stryker powered loading systems. The JPA awarded the ninth West Slope Ambulance to El Dorado County Fire.
• UC Davis Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional pediatric Level 1 trauma center and specialty care destination for critically injured children transported by district EMS units.
• Shriners Children's Northern CaliforniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPediatric spinal shock and burn specialty center, one of only 5 such children's hospitals in the nation, providing specialized transport destination for pediatric burn and trauma patients.
• El Dorado County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint response for incidents including the Dive Rescue Team for water rescue operations, CHP H-20 rescue helicopter for hoist operations, and coordinated emergency response. District transitioned to new El Dorado County Emergency Alerts system managed by Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services.
• California Highway PatrolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint response for traffic collisions and incidents. CHP provides traffic control, investigation, and H-20 rescue helicopter capabilities for water rescue and hoist operations.
• REACH Air Medical Services / Calstar 3minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir ambulance service providing helicopter transport from incident scenes to regional trauma centers including Sutter Roseville Medical Center and UC Davis Medical Center.
• Marshall HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of two hospitals in El Dorado County, providing hospital destination for ambulance transports and celebrating EMS workers during National EMS Week with community recognition events.
• El Dorado County Resource Conservation DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on community wildfire preparedness meetings and Fire Safe Council activities including Strawberry community gathering.
• California Department of InsuranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Safer from Wildfires Initiative providing insurance discount opportunities for residents through home hardening, defensible space, and Firewise USA participation.
• Fire Safe CouncilsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Strawberry Fire Safe Council, Pollock Pines Fire Safe Council, and other Fire Safe Councils for community wildfire preparedness, defensible space education, and Firewise USA program participation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eldo_co_fire
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjmAYeSipR8nOBcjj3f52dg
• Facebookfacebook.com/eldofire
• Instagraminstagram.com/eldofire
• TikToktiktok.com/@eldofire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/el-dorado-county-fire-district

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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