Lakeside Fire Protection District

Lakeside Fire Protection District Our service area is primarily suburban residential but also has several core commercial zones, some light industry, and many rural/agricultural properties.
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The Lakeside Fire Protection District in San Diego County, California, is home to over 60,000 residents living in the communities of Lakeside, Eucalyptus Hills, Moreno, Winter Gardens, Lakeview, Johnstown, Blossom Valley, Flinn Springs, Pepper Dr. and other areas of unincorporated El Cajon. The district also has a significant wildland/urban interface. The Lakeside Fire District is proud to have be

en an original participant in the Heartland Mutual Aid Pact and continues to operate the longest running paramedic program in San Diego County.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

At Lakeside Fire Protection District, we are grateful for the freedoms we enjoy because of those who gave everything in defense of our nation. We also remember the families who carry their legacy every day.

This Memorial Day, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect, remember, and honor our fallen heroes.

Never forgotten. Always remembered.

Today we recognize and celebrate Janise Bocskovits, Executive Assistant and Board Clerk, on her 10 year anniversary with...
05/23/2026

Today we recognize and celebrate Janise Bocskovits, Executive Assistant and Board Clerk, on her 10 year anniversary with the District.

For the past decade, Janise has been a dedicated and trusted part of the team, helping support the daily operations of the District with professionalism, and organization. Her hard work and commitment behind the scenes have made a lasting impact on both the organization and the people she works with every day.

Thank you, Janise, for 10 years of outstanding service and dedication to the District. Congratulations on this incredible milestone!

Today (5/20), Sharp Grossmont Hospital recognized the outstanding work of our firefighter/paramedic crews with a STEMI a...
05/20/2026

Today (5/20), Sharp Grossmont Hospital recognized the outstanding work of our firefighter/paramedic crews with a STEMI award for exceptional cardiac care performance.

Firefighter/Paramedics Jordan Van Ommering and Thomas Achenbach, along with Shelby from Central Dispatch, were honored for their coordinated efforts in rapidly identifying and transporting a STEMI patient to the cath lab. Their teamwork helped achieve an incredible door-to-procedure time of just 39 minutes, the fastest for the month of April.

This recognition highlights the strength of our prehospital care, dispatch coordination, and hospital partnership, where every second truly matters in saving heart muscle and improving patient outcomes.

Great work by all involved in delivering timely, high quality care when it mattered most.

Yesterday afternoon, Lakeside engines, along with several Central Zone units, were called out to assist with the Tusil F...
05/20/2026

Yesterday afternoon, Lakeside engines, along with several Central Zone units, were called out to assist with the Tusil Fire in Campo. Our crews have since been released from the incident and are back home.

The fire is currently estimated at 1,000 acres. We appreciate the hard work of all personnel involved in protecting lives, property, and our surrounding communities.

Today we proudly recognize Firefighter/Paramedic Dominick Baker on completing his 1-year probationary period.Over the la...
05/16/2026

Today we proudly recognize Firefighter/Paramedic Dominick Baker on completing his 1-year probationary period.

Over the last year, Dominick has shown dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving our community. Completing probation is a major milestone, and we’re proud to have him as part of our department family.

Congratulations, Dominick, well earned!

This evening, Engine 26 responded to reports of arcing wires in the Flinn Springs area. Upon arrival, crews discovered t...
05/13/2026

This evening, Engine 26 responded to reports of arcing wires in the Flinn Springs area. Upon arrival, crews discovered the surrounding neighborhood was without power, and with the sun setting, the Little League fields were about to go dark in the middle of the game.

While awaiting the arrival of SDG&E, Rescue 3 was brought over to light the ballfields so the kids could finish their baseball game under the lights.

Even while supporting the community at the fields, Rescue 3 remained fully available to respond to emergency incidents if needed.

Sometimes serving the community means more than emergency response, it means making sure the game can go on.

05/09/2026

What an amazing day at our Pancake Breakfast!

Seeing our station filled with families, friends, and community members made this event truly special. From station tours and learning CPR, to checking out the fire apparatus, talking with firefighters, and face painting for the kids, it was a day full of great memories and community connection.

We want to sincerely thank everyone who came out and supported us. Events like this remind us how fortunate we are to serve such an incredible community. Your support means more to us than you know.

If you were there, tag us in your stories and posts, we’d love to see the day through your eyes and share some of your favorite moments!

05/05/2026

Today we welcomed our newest unit, Patrol 2, a Type 6 fire apparatus, with a traditional push-in ceremony.

This addition strengthens our wildland firefighting capability, giving us a more agile resource to access hard-to-reach areas and stop fires early before they can threaten our community.

This acquisition was made possible through the incredible support of the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation, with funding provided by the San Diego River Conservancy. We are grateful for their investment in public safety and our community.

Today is International Firefighters’ Day.It’s a day to recognize the men and women around the world who answer the call ...
05/04/2026

Today is International Firefighters’ Day.

It’s a day to recognize the men and women around the world who answer the call no matter the time, the conditions, or the risk. It’s also a day to remember those who didn’t make it home.

The fire service is built on tradition, sacrifice, and a shared commitment to something bigger than ourselves. We are honored to be part of that brotherhood and sisterhood.

02/06/2026

Earlier this morning (2/5/26), Lakeside Fire Protection District crews responded to reports of a vehicle that had crashed into an apartment building.

Upon arrival, firefighters found that a vehicle had driven into an occupied apartment unit and then backed into a second unit. Crews quickly located and safely rescued one occupant from inside the apartment. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Firefighters utilized the District’s new Rescue 3 to shore and stabilize the damaged structure, helping ensure the safety of residents and preventing further structural compromise.

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12216 Lakeside Avenue
Lakeside, CA
92040

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+16193902350

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