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PRESS RELEASE. From the Coastside Fire Protection District on May 23rd, 2024.
Half Moon Bay, CA — The Coastside Fire Protection District received the “District of Distinction” accreditation by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) for its sound fiscal management policies and practices in district operations. This is the third consecutive accreditation for the District in the past nine years. “
SDLF provides an independent audit review of the last three years of the district’s operations to ensure prudent fiscal practices,” said Neil McCormick, SDLF Chief Executive Officer. The committee members who review the audits are volunteers from the special district community, including district controllers, directors of finance and certified general managers.
In addition, the district’s board of directors and executive staff must also show proof of educational training in public governance, as well as compliance with ethics and harassment prevention training.
Furthermore, to receive the recognition, the district’s website must include posting of transparency requirements, including election procedure and deadlines, posted board meeting schedule and agendas, current district budget, most recent financial audit, and a list of compensation of board members and staff or a link to the State Controller’s webpage with the data.
“This accreditation recognizes the Coastside Fire Protection District for its commitment to being good stewards of the publics funds while providing the highest level of fire protection services to the Coastside,” said Gary Burke, President of the Coastside Fire Protection District Board of Directors.
The Coastside Fire Protection District mission is to protect the lives, environment, and property of the community through fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, rescue services, public education and other related services.
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Coastside Fire Protection District (CFPD) Meetings ~ 4th Wed. @ 4:00pm
Board Meetings and Agendas
Watch remotely. Comments and questions by email.
The District Board meets once a month on the fourth Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. at District Headquarters, 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Board regarding any item on the agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Administrative Office front counter located at 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, California, during normal business hours.
If you wish to address the board at a meeting, please complete a Speaker Request Form and give to the Board Secretary prior to the start of the meeting.
As of May 2020, video recordings of board meetings can be viewed on Coastside Fire Protection District YouTube channel.
Past videotaped board meetings can be viewed on Montara Fog.com.
Board Meeting Archives: 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018
Regular meeting agendas must be posted 72 hours in advance and Special meeting agendas must be posted 24 hours in advance pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 (a)(1) and Government Code Section 54956 (a)
2023 Board of Directors
Gary Burke
Mailing Address:
1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
JB Cockrell
Mailing Address:
1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Bruce MacKimmie
Mailing Address:
1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Patrick Hanna
Mailing Address:
1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Cynthia L. Sherrill
Mailing Address:
1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Fire Stations
Coastside Fire Protection District Headquarters
1191 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650)726-5213 phone
(650)726-0132 fax
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Station 40
1191 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650)726-8290 phone
(650)726-1294 fax
Station 41
531 Obispo Road
El Granada, CA 94018
(650)726-8291 phone
(650)726-1359 fax
Station 44
501 Stetson Street
Moss Beach, CA 94038
(650)728-3022 phone
(650)728-1823 fax
San Mateo County Fire Interactive District Map
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training
Are you interested in learning more about CERT? Sign-up here.
If you have questions or comments contact, [email protected]
CERT is a national program that trains the general public in basic disaster preparedness, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Here on the Coastside, Chief Cosgrave also covers hazards specific to our coastal community.
Coastside CERT is an emergency preparedness volunteer organization focused on creating a ready and resilient community along the San Francisco Bay Area coast from the southern side of the Tom Lantos Tunnel (Devil’s Slide) to Tunitas Creek Road.
Coastside CERT
Coastside CERT provides free 24-hour Basic training program, advanced CERT courses, refresher courses, and special topic presentations.
For more information on Coastside CERT visit https://www.coastsidecert.com
Additional Resources –
- Community Emergency Response Team Basic Training Participant Manual from FEMA dot gov
- Plan ahead for disasters. Talk with your family. Ready.gov
- In Your Community, San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, More…
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