Valley Center recently secured a landmark increase in its fire district funding, thanks to a proposal led by Supervisor Jim Desmond. The change boosts Valley Center’s share of property tax revenue from 2% to 6% without raising taxes, ensuring sustainable funding for fire protection, paramedic services, and new infrastructure. This collaborative effort, supported by a wide range of community members and organizations, promises enhanced emergency services and lower fire insurance costs for thousands of local residents.

I wanted to share some fantastic news that will significantly enhance fire protection and safety for our region. At our recent Board of Supervisors meeting, we secured permanent tax allocations and yearly funding for the Deer Springs and Valley Center Fire Protection Districts.

Join us for the 6th annual Guns & Hoses Chili Cook-off, part of Valley Center's Community-Wide Event Since 1950.

At a recent board meeting, the Valley Center Fire Protection District (VCFPD) celebrated the heroic actions of five firefighters who played a crucial role in saving a woman's life following a cardiac arrest. The team, consisting of Captain Andre Paredes, Engineer Steve Mandich, and Firefighter/Paramedics Ben Stillinger and Michael Caro, along with Firefighter/EMT Chris McCann, responded swiftly to a 911 call on January 31st. Their professional and exemplary effort not only preserved a life but prevented a family and community from facing a tragic loss. The patient is making a recovery and is expected to leave the hospital soon, with ongoing support from the Valley Center Fire Fighters Association.

Each year, the Marine Toys for Tots Program collects new unwrapped toys and distributes those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas. The Valley Center Fire Protection District assists with this mission by being a designated receiving area.

courtesy of Promote Valley Center Our Valley Center Fire Protection District VCFPD, has not had a revenue review since 1982- over 42 years ago. We currently receive 2% of the San Diego County Tax revenue (of the Revenues paid into for property taxes) when in fact we should at a minimum receive 6%, per Chief Joe Napier. Our Valley Center Community has grown exponentially in the last 10 years, from 9,000 to 23,000 in population- increased 79%. With this growth- the collected property taxes and paid to San Diego Tax Collector was close to $29 Billion. Currently, the redrawn maps showing the...

The Valley Center Fire Protection District will be holding its semi-annual Fire Extinguisher Service Day on Thursday, April 6th, at Fire Station 1, 28234 Lilac Rd. Fire extinguishers need to be serviced every year and can cost around $75 per extinguisher. The Valley Center Fire Protection District offers fire extinguisher service through a certified vendor for only $10. This can have significant savings for businesses that have many fire extinguishers. Extinguishers should be dropped off at the station between 8:00 a.m.–12 p.m. and can be picked up at Fire Station No. 1 between 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Under some circumstances, repair costs...

It should come as no surprise that Valley Center is growing quickly. This is not the one light town it once was, we have a McDonalds now after-all. In the span of 10 years, Valley Center has grown from a population of just under 9,000 to over 23,000. With the population increase also comes increased demand for emergency services. The demand for emergency services in Valley Center has consistently increased at least 7% every year over the same period of time. With the increased call volume, the Valley Center Fire Protection District (VCFPD) has remained committed to the citizens...

Courtesy the Valley Roadrunner The Valley Center Community Fire Coalition, a group formed of the local Valley Center Democratic Club, Valley Center Republicans, Promote Valley Center and community volunteers met on Tuesday evening at Fire Station No. 1 to announce a united front in requesting an increase in the tax apportionment Valley Center receives from the County. Valley Center Fire Protection District receives only 2% of the property taxes local residents pay annually to the County of San Diego. The rest goes into the general fund. Other fire protection districts in San Diego County receive as much as 14% or more of the annual...

Valley Center Firefighters will be participating in this fundraiser on Thursday, March 9th. You will see us at the Valley Center Road/Lilac Road intersection, so break out those change jars and donate to a worthy cause. Below is some information directly from the Burn Insitute. What began 20 plus years ago as a grassroots effort backed by the fire service, the Burn Institute’s countywide Boot Drive has become a hallmark fundraiser for the organization, raising an average $200,000+ for BI programs and services every year. Each year, hundreds of uniformed firefighters from fire departments all over San Diego County come together for...