Who We Are

Our mission is to serve our community with compassion and excellence while fostering an environment of respect and trust within our membership.

About Us

The Valley Center Fire Fighters Association (Local 5187) represents 21 full-time professional firefighters and paramedics who protect the residents and visitors of our hometown. Our members operate the District's 2 fire stations and respond to over 2,000 incidents a year. These incidents require Valley Center Firefighters to call on their expertise in firefighting, emergency medical services, and technical rescues. The Valley Center Fire Fighters Association provides the community with a high level of service through continued training and education.

Valley Center Firefighters in front of fire truck
Valley Center Firefighters on fire truck

Mission Statement

The Valley Center Fire Fighters Association is dedicated to providing our community with outstanding fire protection and emergency medical services. We strive to uphold the highest level of professionalism and integrity in all aspects of our work and to ensure the safety of our citizens. Our mission is to serve our community with compassion and excellence while fostering an environment of respect and trust within our membership.

Our core values are service, integrity, honor, and courage. We strive to continue our tradition of excellence in the fire and emergency services through education, training, and dedication to our community.