District Information

Located 30 miles east of Sacramento on Interstate 80 at the base of the Sierra foothills, at approximately 1000 feet above sea level, the Penryn Fire Protection District covers an area of 10.5 square miles, serving 1410  homes, 118 businesses and a permanent population of nearly 6,000 people.  The district also serves a large area of Interstate 80, the east & west bound Union Pacific rail lines, and underground petroleum pipeline.  The district responds to more than 650 calls each year; 70% of these calls are medical in nature with the remaining 30% being primarily fire type calls. Automatic and mutual aid agreements with neighboring jurisdictions are in place to provide an increased level of protection and to ensure the most efficient service to the community.

The district's station is located in the center of town of Penryn, at 7206 Church St.  The station is staffed 24 hours a day by two qualified personnel.  These personnel are augmented by Intern Firefighters.  In 1995 the district implemented a Intern Firefighter Program.  These Intern's must be at least 18 years of age and are able to live outside the district.  These Intern's work along side with the paid staff on a 24 hour predetermined schedule, adding to the personnel on our first out apparatus.

Among the district's paid and intern staff, we have members who are specialized in particular areas.  Some of these areas include: Incident Command System, Apparatus Driver Operator, Hazardous Materials, Swift Water Rescue, Advanced Rescue Systems, Fire Prevention, Plan Reviewer's, Inspector's, Training & Safety.

The Penryn Fire Protection District prides itself on its professionalism and progressive nature.  The district believes in 100% customer satisfaction; this includes achieving the highest levels of training in order to ensure the prevention of loss of life and property.  The district is involved in its community by providing fire and life safety inspections, public education, and special programs at local schools.  In support of community relations, the Penryn Fire Protection District would like to invite you to visit its facilities and staff.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.  Any of us would be happy to help you.