​​About Us And Our History

The Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District was formed on March 3, 1995 as a result of Project 94, an exploratory project with the goal of providing the most effective and efficient method of public fire service delivery by reorganizing or combining fire service agencies. SCFPD serves a territory of 195 square miles within the original boundaries of the Riverbank Fire Protection District, Empire Fire Protection District, Waterford-Hickman-LaGrange Fire Protection Districts and the Stanislaus County Fire. SCFPD serves a population of 50,000+ residents within its geographical boundaries. Within these boundaries SCFPD provides service to two cities (Riverbank & Waterford), as well as large unincorporated area within Stanislaus County which includes (Empire, La Grange, Hickman, Eastern Stanislaus County, Airport District, Gallo Winery and the Beard Industrial Tract).

The citizens within the SCFPD boundaries are currently served by:

• 6 stations – 5 Paid and Fully-Staffed and 1 Unstaffed
• Approximately 55 full-time paid employees
• 3 full-time administrative personnel

The District has an annual operating budget of approximately $12.9 million, which is supported by annual property taxes and the fire assessment. The District participates in operational partnerships within emergency response as well as a joint training platform. These partnerships are made possible through a collaborative effort with the neighboring agencies of City of Modesto, City of Ceres, Salida Fire District and the City of Turlock (MST).

Today, the District has a highly motivated, well-trained Staff of 56 full time personnel and two part time personnel. The District staffs 5 fire stations to provide fire and emergency medical services for 199 square miles. The District has an operating budget of $12.9 million. SCFPD responded to 5,603 incidents last year (2022). The Fire District has areas of state responsibility and works closely with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire). The county of Stanislaus is a small diversified community with interspersed industrial and agricultural areas. It is centrally located, ninety minutes from San Francisco and Sacramento, and is the gateway to the Sierra Nevada and Yosemite National Park. The community embodies a spirit of progress and innovation while maintaining a small-town ambiance. The Fire District serves approximately 199 square miles of unincorporated area including the cities of Waterford and Riverbank, and the communities of Empire, Hickman and LaGrange. The Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District Board is a 5-member board, with directors serving a 4-year term. One director is appointed by each city in the District, Riverbank and Waterford. The three remaining positions are appointed by the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors, with one position appointed from a citizen living in the area around the community of Empire, one position from County Board of Supervisors District 1, and another from District 2. Citizens within the district interested in serving on the board should contact the Administrative Office.