South Placer Fire District

What South Placer Fire District does

South Placer Fire District (SPFD) is a public fire protection district established in 1952 and consolidated with the former Loomis Fire Protection District in 2017 through the LAFCO process. Governed under California Health and Safety Code Section 13800 and an elected seven-member Board of Directors (four from the former South Placer division and three from the former Loomis division), SPFD holds a statutory monopoly over fire protection and emergency medical services within its boundaries. The District serves the communities of Granite Bay, Loomis, and southern portions of Penryn and Newcastle in Placer County, California, protecting over $9.5 billion in assessed property value and responding to more than 4,000 incidents annually, of which approximately 80% are medical emergencies.

SPFD operates four staffed fire stations (Stations 16, 17, 18, and 20), with Station 19 reopened in March 2025 in limited ambulance-only capacity and Station 15 remaining closed since August 2022 due to funding shortfalls. The technical core is four advanced life support (ALS) engine companies and two strategically located transport ambulances (in continuous service since 1962), staffed by personnel who are all EMTs or paramedics — with at least one paramedic on every response unit. Additional capabilities include vehicle extrication, hazardous materials response, trench and confined-space rescue, building collapse response, and wildland fire apparatus supporting the State of California's Master Mutual Aid program through OES typed resources. The District is one of only three public agencies in Placer County authorized to provide ambulance transport.

SPFD's revenue model is fundamentally a public-sector tax-and-fee hybrid rather than a commercial product business. Funding derives from (a) a small share of local property taxes (under $0.09 of every property tax dollar returned to the District), (b) special parcel taxes and benefit assessments (~$70/year in Granite Bay, ~$406/year in Loomis), (c) EMS First Responder fees billed through Wittman Enterprises (~$600K annual improvement via better collections), (d) competitive grants (~$1.3M cumulative including FEMA SAFER and California Office of Traffic Safety), and (e) fire prevention/plan-check/inspection fees and a CFD special tax on new construction effective April 2025. Projected FY 2025-26 revenue is $17.5M against $17.3M in essential expenses, leaving minimal discretionary capacity. The District is pursuing Measure B on the November 2026 ballot — a uniform $375 per parcel tax that would consolidate the existing patchwork taxes and add approximately $2.5M in annual revenue.

Name

South Placer Fire District

Legal name

South Placer Fire Protection District

Website

https://southplacerfire.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

South Placer Fire District is a California public fire protection district that provides fire suppression, advanced life support EMS, ambulance transport, fire prevention, and public education to Granite Bay, Loomis, and parts of Penryn and Newcastle under a statutory monopoly funded by property and parcel taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Ambulance Services (62191)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildfire Suppression & Incident Response (AFAMAEAE), Natural Disaster Preparedness & Recovery (Storm/Flood/Wildfire) (BPABANAI)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Emergency medical services
• Ambulance transport
• Fire prevention inspections
• Community risk reduction

Headquarters

HQ city

Granite Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Approximately 2.9% of property taxes in Division One (Loomis area) and approximately 13% in Division Two (Granite Bay area) go to the Fire District. Less than $0.09 of every dollar of property tax is returned to the District.
2. Special Taxes and Benefit Assessments: Loomis area: approximately $406/year (parcel tax ~$130 + benefit assessment ~$276). Granite Bay: $70/year parcel tax (unchanged since early 1980s). Community Facilities District (CFD) special taxes effective April 1, 2025 for new construction.
3. Ambulance Transport Fees: The District charges Emergency Medical Services First Responder fees for patients who receive life support services and are transported to a hospital. Ambulance revenue increased by approximately $600,000 annually through improved billing practices. Billing is handled by Wittman Enterprises.
4. Grants: SPFD has secured competitive grants totaling approximately $1.3M for equipment and training. Recent grants include nearly $800,000 from FEMA's SAFER Grant Program and the State of California Office of Traffic Safety.
5. Fire Prevention and Construction Fees: Fees for plan checks, fire protection system inspections, fire prevention and mitigation charges, and development fees. New development fees increased on July 1, 2023.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

South Placer Fire District is a public fire protection district delivering 24/7 fire suppression, advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical services, ambulance transport, fire prevention, public education, and community risk reduction to residents and businesses in Granite Bay, Loomis, and southern Placer County, California. Core capabilities are delivered through four staffed ALS engine companies and two transport ambulances staffed by firefighter/paramedics, supplemented by wildland apparatus, vehicle extrication tools, and hazardous materials response. All district personnel are certified EMTs or paramedics, with at least one paramedic on every response unit.

Product overview

South Placer Fire District (SPFD) operates as a single unified fire protection and emergency medical services agency, not a platform-plus-modules architecture. The district provides an integrated suite of emergency response services through four staffed fire stations serving Granite Bay, Loomis, and parts of Penryn and Newcastle. Core services include Fire Suppression (through four ALS engine companies), Advanced Life Support (ALS) Emergency Medical Services with ambulance transport (in continuous service since 1962), Fire Prevention and code enforcement, Public Education programs including CPR training, Vehicle Extrication, Hazardous Materials Response, and Wildland Fire Response with state mutual aid support. The district also provides Community Risk Reduction programs, Weed Abatement inspections, and Fire Permits/Plan Review services for construction. All firefighters are certified as EMTs or Paramedics, with at least one Paramedic on every response unit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Services Traditional firefighting response for structure fires, wildland fires, and residential and commercial fire emergencies, delivered through four advanced life support (ALS) engine companies.
• Advanced Life Support Emergency Medical Services Paramedic-level emergency medical care and life support delivered with at least one paramedic on every response unit; all District personnel are certified EMTs or paramedics.
• Ambulance Transport Services Emergency medical transport to hospitals provided by two strategically located ambulances staffed by firefighter-paramedics.
• Fire Prevention Services Fire code enforcement, public safety education, community risk reduction, plan checks, fire protection system inspections, and building and construction fire safety reviews.
• Public Education Programs Community outreach including American Heart Association certified CPR classes, fire safety education, station tours, youth safety programs, and community event participation.
• Vehicle Extrication and Rescue Services Technical rescue capabilities including vehicle extrication using Jaws of Life tools, trench rescue, confined space rescues, and building collapse response.
• Hazardous Materials Response First responder level hazardous materials incident response for chemical releases, spills, and environmental emergencies.
• Wildland Fire Response Wildland apparatus cross-staffing for grass and wildfire response, supporting the Master Mutual Aid program through State of California OES typed resources.
• Weed Abatement Services Fire hazard reduction through vegetation management inspections and enforcement during dry months (May through November) to prevent fire spread in open grass areas.
• Fire Permits and Inspections Residential and commercial burn permits, plan review services, fire protection system inspections, and compliance verification for new construction and existing buildings.
• Community Risk Reduction Program Fire and life safety education, defensible space zone guidance, home hardening recommendations, and wildfire prevention education for community residents.
• Master Mutual Aid Response State-coordinated emergency response through California Office of Emergency Services (OES), providing typed resources to respond to wildfires anywhere in the State when activated.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of SPFD's 4,000+ annual calls are for medical emergencies
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Wittman EnterprisescoreOthersWittman Enterprises is a professional billing service that specializes in fire district fee recovery for SPFD. They handle EMS First Responder Fee billing, insurance billing, and patient billing. They have an established relationship with the insurance industry and acceptable rate of return for recovering costs.
• American Heart AssociationminorOthersSPFD provides American Heart Association-certified CPR classes to the community. SPFD instructors certify participants in adult, child, and infant CPR, choking emergencies, and AED usage. Certifications are valid for two years.
• CAL FIREcoreOthersSPFD supports the Master Mutual Aid program through the State of California. The State provides an Office of Emergency Services (OES) typed resource to respond to wildfires anywhere in the State, supported by District personnel and paid for by the State in times of Emergency.
• Placer CountyminorOthersPlacer County Air Pollution Control District handles complaints about backyard burning in Loomis (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm at 800-488-4303 ext. 7130; after hours at 800-488-4308 ext. 5375). Placer County also manages the chipping service program for vegetation management.
• Placer County Regional Fire Safe Council / Chipping ServiceminorOthersPlacer County offers a chipping service as an alternative to burning vegetative material. For a small fee, residents can have piles of material chipped and returned as mulch.
• Local Hospitals and Healthcare SystemscoreOthersSPFD paramedics transport patients to hospitals and transfer care to partner agencies. Patients are stabilized and treated before being transported. SPFD coordinates with healthcare providers for critical patient care during transport.
• Neighboring Fire Districts and AgenciesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPFD collaborates with neighboring agencies for expanded training opportunities and progressive strategies that enhance operational effectiveness and firefighter safety. The District participates in Master Mutual Aid through the State of California. Newcastle Fire Protection District recently consolidated with Placer Hills Fire Protection District due to funding challenges.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SouthPlacerFireDistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/southplacerfd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-placer-fire-district

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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