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PRESS RELEASE and VIDEOS. From CAL FIRE CZU Nextdoor page on December 19th, 2025 and from the Coastside Fire Protection District (CFPD) Director’s meeting on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 at 4:00pm as a hybrid meeting.
After 41 years of dedicated service, Battalion Chief Ken Lord retires.
From busy Training Chief and EMS Coordinator to Professional Relaxer.
Chief Ken Lord is finally trading “Code 3s” for “High Seas.” His next vehicle will be something with significantly lower clearance and less traction.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Chief Lord for his unwavering professionalism and for being the steady hand that Coastside relied on for 41 years.
We wish him a retirement full of family, travel, and the blissful realization that he never has to listen to a 3:00am dispatch call ever again.
His journey began with 14 years as a Half Moon Bay Volunteer before embarking on a 29-year professional tenure spanning Point Montara Fire, CAL FIRE, Coastside Fire Protection District, and San Mateo County Fire. As Training Chief and EMS Supervisor, Chief Lord was an architect of excellence; he didn’t just manage emergency services, he mentored the very heartbeat of the district, hosting numerous Volunteer Fire Academies and ensuring that his successor’s successors were prepared for the call.
Chief Lord, thank you for your service. We hope the next chapter in your life fills you with as much joy as you’ve brought this department and the people of this community.
More on Coastside Fire Protection District (CFPD) on Coastside Buzz
Coastside Fire Protection District (CFPD) Meetings ~ 4th Wed. @ 4:00pm
Board Meeting Agendas and Videos
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.
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)
2025 Board of Directors
Mailing Address: 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Gary Burke
Position: Board President
Term: 2023-2027 Represents District E
Phone: (650)726-5213
Email Address: gburke@coastsidefire.org
JB Cockrell
Position: Vice-President
Term: 2021-2024 Represents District A
Phone: (650)726-5213
Email Address: jbcockrell@coastsidefire.org
Bruce MacKimmie
Position: Board Director
Term: 2021-2024 Represents District B
Phone: (650)726-5213
Email Address: bmackimmie@coastsidefire.org
Patrick Hanna
Position: Board Director
Term: 2023-2027 Represents District C
Phone: (650)726-5213
Email Address: phanna@coastsidefire.org
Cynthia L. Sherrill
Position: Board Director
Term: 2023-2027 Represents District D
Phone: (650)726-5213
Email Address: csherrill@coastsidefire.org
The Coastside Fire Protection District, located in the San Mateo County coastal area of California, serves the City of Half Moon Bay, the unincorporated areas of Half Moon Bay and the unincorporated communities of Miramar, El Granada, Princeton-by-the-Sea, Moss Beach, and Montara.
The mission of the Coastside Fire Protection District 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.
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
555 Obispo Road (old Station 41 – 531 Obispo Rd.)
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 and CFPD Interactive District Map
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