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Center Point Fire District history
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The Martinez Fire Department became part of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District on July 1, 1968, after passage of Measure F on the ballot.
The Bay Point Fire Protection District was annexed to the Contra Costa County Fire District on January 1, 1969.
Service Area F5 was dissolved and became part of the Contra Costa County Fire District on October 1, 1970.
During this time, no formal licensure was needed to become a member on an ambulance service, but first aid training was a plus! In the 1970’s, emergency medical services (EMS) were becoming more popular across the nation.
The Briones Fire District was annexed to the Contra Costa County Fire District on November 1, 1971, and had only a part-paid Chief.
1973- Station 2 opened at 5175 Pinson Valley Parkway on July the 3rd.
1974- CPFD places the first fully-equipped Rescue Truck with paramedics in-service
The Riverview Fire District was formed on July 1, 1975, by combining Antioch Fire Department, Pittsburg Fire Department and the West Pittsburg portion of the Contra Costa County Fire District, and Service Areas F3 and F4 of the Island Fire District into one district.
In 1976, CPAS expanded its service to two ambulances to meet the demand for EMS.
1976- Jefferson County Commission purchased a new Rescue Truck for the Center Point Fire District.
On November 1, 1977, the Allied Chemical area of Port Chicago area of Port Chicago Highway was annexed to the Riverview Fire District.
1979- Station 3 opened in the Pawnee area on February the 10th.
1987- The Center Point Fire District was awarded an ISO Class 4 rating.
During the 1990’s, CPAS and the fire department became separate organizations, but continued to work together to provide the best care possible to the community.
1990- Chief John Wallace retired, and Chief Paul Hunnicutt was appointed as The Fire Chief.
The West County Fire District was dissolved on July 1, 1994, and became part of the Contra Costa County Fire District on that date.
1995- Station 5 was opened at 5470 Chalkville Road in Grayson Valley on February the 11th.
1998- Purchased (2) new custom Fire Engines.
Effective January 1, 1999, the Oakley Fire District was re-formed as a County-dependent district.
2001- Chief Paul Hunnicutt retired, and Deputy Chief Howard Summerford was appointed as Fire Chief.
2003- Purchase was made of a fire safety trailer to be used for local events, school activities, and Fire Prevention Education.
2004- The Fire Administration Building opens at 2229 Center Point Parkway.
2006- Assistant Fire Chief Donnie West was officially appointed as the Fire Marshal for the Cities of Center Point, Clay, and Pinson.
In 2008, CPAS expanded its service to three ambulances to meet the further demand for EMS.
2016- The Center Point Fire District was awarded an ISO Class 1 rating.
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