HISTORY

HISTORY

The San Mateo Consolidated (SMC) Fire Department officially commenced operations on January 13, 2019. The department was formed by the establishment of a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) and represents the merger of fire departments in San Mateo, Foster City, and Belmont. At that time, it was the first JPA to commence operations in the State of California in nearly a decade.

SMC Fire has over 260 years of combined history providing emergency services in the three communities. The new department is staffed by 154 personnel that provide emergency services utilizing 10 engine companies and two ladder trucks from the existing nine fire stations. The consolidation allows SMC Fire to continue providing comprehensive emergency response services to all three cities in a more cost-effective way, while maintaining the high level of service the communities rely upon.

The efforts to explore this collaboration began in 2010 when Foster City and San Mateo agreed to share duties of then Fire Chief Dan Belville. Over the next two years, the two cities expanded their partnership to include other key Command Staff positions. In 2013, under the leadership of Fire Chief Mike Keefe, the City of Belmont/Belmont Fire Protection District joined the partnership. At that time, the three cities agreed to share, jointly staff, and relocate the Foster City Ladder Truck to a centralized location that better served the three communities. In 2015, newly appointed Fire Chief John Healy was directed by the three City Managers to study the viability of completing the merger of all fire protection services. The goal was to continue to provide the same high-quality emergency services in a more sustainable model. Staff from the cities and fire departments explored available options and determined a JPA was the most viable option.

The JPA was officially established on November 22, 2017, and on January 13, 2019, SMC Fire commenced operations as an independent fire department.

The San Mateo Consolidated (SMC) Fire Department officially commenced operations on January 13, 2019. The department was formed by the establishment of a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) and represents the merger of fire departments in San Mateo, Foster City, and Belmont. At that time, it was the first JPA to commence operations in the State of California in nearly a decade.

SMC Fire has over 260 years of combined history providing emergency services in the three communities. The new department is staffed by 154 personnel that provide emergency services utilizing 10 engine companies and two ladder trucks from the existing nine fire stations. The consolidation allows SMC Fire to continue providing comprehensive emergency response services to all three cities in a more cost-effective way, while maintaining the high level of service the communities rely upon.

The efforts to explore this collaboration began in 2010 when Foster City and San Mateo agreed to share duties of then Fire Chief Dan Belville. Over the next two years, the two cities expanded their partnership to include other key Command Staff positions. In 2013, under the leadership of Fire Chief Mike Keefe, the City of Belmont/Belmont Fire Protection District joined the partnership. At that time, the three cities agreed to share, jointly staff, and relocate the Foster City Ladder Truck to a centralized location that better served the three communities. In 2015, newly appointed Fire Chief John Healy was directed by the three City Managers to study the viability of completing the merger of all fire protection services. The goal was to continue to provide the same high-quality emergency services in a more sustainable model. Staff from the cities and fire departments explored available options and determined a JPA was the most viable option.

The JPA was officially established on November 22, 2017, and on January 13, 2019, SMC Fire commenced operations as an independent fire department.

DOCUMENTS, FORMS & POLICIES

Fire Code Ordinance 2019-002

CHK-001 Childcare (E Occ) Checklist

CHK-002 Spraying and Dipping Operations

CHK-003 Spraying and Dipping Operations Checklist

CHK-004 Mall TI and Kiosk Checklist

CHK-005 Cryogenic Fluids Checklist

CHK-006 Dry Cleaning Checklist

CHK-007 Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems (ERRCS) Checklist

FRM-001 Consultation Form

FRM-002 Alternate Means (AMMR) Form

FRM-003 Emergency Lighting Certification Form

FRM-004 ERRCS Form

FRM-005 Building Information Form

FRM-006 Removal of Flammable Liquids

FRM-007 MRIP Smoke Alarm Certification Form

FRM-008 Acknowledgement of Shelter In Place Order & Appendix B Safety Protocols (Small Projects)

FRM-009 Acknowledgement of Shelter In Place Order & Appendix B Safety Protocols (Large Projects)

INF-001 Carbon Monoxide Detector FAQ

INF-002 Door Locking Arrangement Info

INF-003 Business Evacuation Plans Info

STD-001 Sprinkler Retrofit Determination

STD-002 Sprinkler Submittal Standard (13D)

2020 Christmas Tree Lot Application

July 1, 2019, all fire protection plans for the city of San Mateo will need to be submitted directly to SMC Fire for review. Please see the application: Plan Check Application