Menlo Park Fire Protection District

Menlo Park Fire Protection District is a public fire protection agency serving the Menlo Park, California area. The District employs 94 people and generates annual revenue of $50 million. The Menlo Park Fire Protection District provides fire protection and emergency medical services to a population of 93,000 residents across 30 square miles encompassing Menlo Park, Atherton, East Palo Alto, parts of Stanford University, and unincorporated areas of Southern San Mateo County. Their seven strategically located stations respond to approximately 8,500 emergencies annually, with around 60% being medical calls. In addition to their regular responsibilities, the Menlo Park Fire Protection District hosts California Task Force Three (CA-TF3), a 80-person Urban Search and Rescue team. This unit, operating under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is comprised of 18 participating agencies and 60 civilian volunteers. The District manages CA-TF3, ensuring the team is prepared to respond to any incident within California or the United States. For more information about the Menlo Park Fire Protection District, please visit their website at menlofire.org.