Five Cities Professional Firefighters Local 4403

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Five Cities Professional Firefighters Local 4403 Welcome to Professional Firefighters Local 4403 page!We proudly serve the communities of Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Guadalupe, Halcyon & Oceano.

Established July 9, 2010 by a Joint Powers Agreement between the Cities of Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach and Oceano Community Services District, the Five Cities Fire Authority is committed to serve the citizens of each community by protecting their lives, property and environment. In addition, to protecting our member communities, Five Cities Fire Authority also provides services to the Town of Halcyon and the Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreation Area. Our department provides a variety of services including fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, prevention, community outreach/education and emergency preparedness.

What does “Modernizing EMS” actually mean?The Central Coast EMS Partnership is proposing several changes to how emergenc...
10/14/2026

What does “Modernizing EMS” actually mean?

The Central Coast EMS Partnership is proposing several changes to how emergency ambulance services operate in our communities.

Under the current EMS system:

🚑 Ambulances are typically assigned to fixed locations until dispatched. Modern EMS systems can use call data, demand patterns, and real-time availability to help position ambulances where they are most likely to be needed.

🏥 9-1-1 ambulances are often used for interfacility hospital transfers. When units are committed to these transfers, fewer ambulances are available for 9-1-1 emergencies.

📞 San Luis Obispo County currently operates without an Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) system. EMD helps determine the severity of a medical call and match the 9-1-1 response to the patient’s needs.

The Partnership Plan: Use data-driven ambulance deployment, improve resource availability for 9-1-1 emergencies, and implement Emergency Medical Dispatch.

These changes are designed to create a more efficient, responsive, and reliable 9-1-1 EMS system.

Learn more at CentralCoastEMS.org

What does “Modernizing EMS” actually mean?The Central Coast EMS Partnership is proposing several changes to how emergenc...
10/05/2026

What does “Modernizing EMS” actually mean?

The Central Coast EMS Partnership is proposing several changes to how emergency ambulance services operate in our communities.

Under the current EMS system:

🚑 Ambulances are typically assigned to fixed locations until dispatched.

Modern EMS systems can use call data, demand patterns, and real-time availability to help position ambulances where they are most likely to be needed.

🏥 9-1-1 ambulances are often used for interfacility hospital transfers. When units are committed to these transfers, fewer ambulances are available for 9-1-1 emergencies.

📞 San Luis Obispo County currently operates without an Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) system. EMD helps determine the severity of a medical call and match the 9-1-1 response to the patient’s needs.
The Partnership Plan: Use data-driven ambulance deployment, improve resource availability for 9-1-1 emergencies, and implement Emergency Medical Dispatch.

These changes are designed to create a more efficient, responsive, and reliable 9-1-1 EMS system.
Learn more at CentralCoastEMS.org

The Five Cities Firefighters, Local 4403, is proud to announce our official endorsement of Jules Tuggle for re-election ...
10/04/2026

The Five Cities Firefighters, Local 4403, is proud to announce our official endorsement of Jules Tuggle for re-election to the Grover Beach City Council, District 2. 
As first responders, our top priority is the safety and well-being of the neighborhoods we serve. Council Member Tuggle has proven she shares this commitment. Her platform’s dedication to “Quality of Life” explicitly prioritizes investing in safety alongside parks and local amenities.

Kassi Dee is a lifelong resident of Grover Beach and a fourth-generation small business owner here on the Central Coast....
10/04/2026

Kassi Dee is a lifelong resident of Grover Beach and a fourth-generation small business owner here on the Central Coast. Her deep community roots and commitment to public safety have earned her the proud endorsement of the Local 4403 Five Cities Fire Union in her race for mayor.

We had the privilege of sending four of our members to join Class 1 of the Central Coast Truck Academy! Througho...
07/13/2026

We had the privilege of sending four of our members to join Class 1 of the Central Coast Truck Academy! Throughout the academy, they strengthened their foundation in truck company operations while learning from experienced cadre representing numerous agencies. The hands-on training provided valuable opportunities to expand their knowledge of commercial and residential ventilation techniques, search operations, firefighter rescue, and forcible entry, further enhancing their skills and abilities. They have brought this knowledge back to better serve our department and the community we call home.
Congratulations to our members on successfully completing this outstanding training opportunity!

Starting our meet your local firefighters by introducing Captain Burl Vreeland! Not only has he taken on a new role as C...
04/20/2026

Starting our meet your local firefighters by introducing Captain Burl Vreeland! Not only has he taken on a new role as Captain, but he's also our locals Vice President and leads our Public Education Group. If you were able to attend this year's open house, you might've seen his handiwork in person with the awesome fire props he built and painted for the kids obstacle course. Burl grew up in the five cities area watching his late father, Rick Vreeland, serve as a Firefighter in Pismo Beach , learning the craft and building the passion he exudes today. On top of the many hats , or helmets, he wears within our organization he’s also a local who loves his wife and two dogs , surfing , and some good times. He’s know for his creativity, great jokes, and strong work ethic. Can’t wait to see what he does next!

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