El Medio Fire Protection District Data Sheet
The El Medio FPD, formed in 1925, is the only fire protection district within Butte County and serves a population of approximately 6,000 persons within a geographic area of approximately 1,500 acres (approximately two square miles) of mostly urbanized unincorporated territory immediately south of, and adjacent to, the City of Oroville. The District boundaries are currently within the City of Oroville SOI and the northeast corner of the District is within city limits. The District has proposed to increase its SOI by 2,745 acres to the east, south and southwest; an area within the City of Oroville’s SOI and currently served by Butte County Fire/ CALFIRE.
EL MEDIO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Contact: Gary Nystuen, Chief
Physical Address: 3515 Myers Street Oroville CA 95965
Phone: (530) 533-4484
E-Mail: emfdfire@sbcglobal.net
Mission
The El Medio Fire Protection District will provide the highest quality service to the community accomplished by fire prevention, timely emergency response, stringent training standards, and community involvement.
Board Meeting Information
Our district is governed by a 5-member board of directors who are elected to serve by the people. Board members serve 4 year terms.
The board of directors meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm in the conference room at Enterprise Rancheria, located at 2133 Monte Vista Ave .
District Size
1,500 acres (approximately 2 square miles)
Location
Immediately south of and adjacent to the City of Oroville.
Services
The District provides fire suppression; first response emergency medical service; hazardous materials emergency first response; initial extrication and rescue; and public assistance.
Enabling Legislation
CA Fire Protection Law of 1971.