OUR LEADERSHIP

A Message From The Chair Of The Board

I am pleased to share that our dedicated firefighters have accomplished many things over the past year with skill and professionalism. Their bravery and commitment to serving our community is truly commendable.

We are proud to report that a long-range master plan was approved, which addressed short-term, mid-term, and long-term strategies. The District is committed to following the recommendations of the plan to ensure the best possible service to our community.

We have continued to invest in the latest equipment and training programs to ensure our firefighters are prepared for any situation they may encounter.

We have expanded our fire prevention and education efforts, including training in CPR in the community to help reduce the number of incidents and increase the chances of survival in the event of a cardiac emergency.

The Distrct continues to support the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. This program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that a community might encounter.

The American Canyon CERT members train extensively and are very active in the community and are ready to deploy when an emergency occurs. They were an integral part of traffic management when rain storms caused flooding that closed Highway 29.

The District is always striving to improve. We remain committed to providing the highest level of service and protection to our community. We appreciate the ongoing support of our partners and supporters and are looking forward to another year of progress and success.

Fire District Governing Authority

The American Canyon Fire Protection District was established on January 31, 1955, by Napa County Board of Supervisors on November 6, 1957. In 1992, the City was incorporated.

At incorporation, the American Canyon Fire Protection District was preserved as a subsidiary special district of the City with the elected City Council members serving as the “ex-officio” Board of Directors for the District.

The implementation of policies and programs adopted by the District Board of Directors (Board) will be delegated to the Fire Chief. This delegation of this responsibility to the Fire Chief requires the Board to develop very clear, specific, and measurable expectations of this position.

Basis Of Authority

The Board is the legislative governing body of the District. Their primary functions are as follows:

• Develop, evaluate, and update District Policy

• Hire, fire, and evaluate the Fire Chief

• Oversee District finances

• Establish or modify ordinances, resolutions, and policies

Primary responsibilities:

• Formulate and evaluate District Policy

• Carry out responsibilities in conjunction of Federal and State constitutions

• Annually adopt a budget prior to October 1 of each calendar year