Placer Hills Fire Protection District

Located in Placer County, California, the Placer Hills Fire Protection District serves a 35-square-mile area with approximately 12,500 full-time residents, and a daytime population exceeding 15,000. The District provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the communities of Applegate, Clipper Gap, Eden Valley, Meadow Vista, Weimar, and portions of Auburn and Colfax. In addition to fire suppression and paramedic-level EMS response, the District offers a range of fire and life safety services, including all-hazard emergency response, public safety education, community outreach, and safety inspections. Operations are conducted from three facilities—two fully staffed fire stations operating 24/7, and one maintenance and repair facility. The District is staffed by 21 full-time personnel, along with 2 part-time staff members.