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Idyllwild acronyms
Living in Idyllwild comes with a pile of acronyms the average person finds too tedious to sort out. Here is a quick rundown of the most common local organizations and their acronyms.
Local Brown Act Bodies Governed by the State Open Meeting Law
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CSA 36 County Service Area 36
Funded by a parcel tax paid by Idyllwild property owners for recreation and street lights. An advisory council is appointed by the county supervisor as a conduit between Idyllwild and the county.
CSA 38 County Service Area 38
Funded by a parcel tax paid by Pine Cove property owners for ambulance and fire service. An advisory council is appointed by the county supervisor as a conduit between Idyllwild and the county.
IFPD Idyllwild Fire Protection District
Funded by parcel tax paid by Idyllwild property owners for ambulance and fire service. A board of commissioners is elected by voters within the district to oversee the district.
FVWD Fern Valley Water District
Funded by a parcel tax paid by Fern Valley property owners for water service. A board of directors is elected by property owners within the district to oversee the district.
IWD Idyllwild Water District
PCWD Pine Cove Water District
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Fire and Medical Service Agencies
IFPD See above for Idyllwild. As for Pine Cove, CSA 38 contracts with IFPD to provide ambulance service to that area.
CAL FIRE California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
CAL FIRE refers to the state fire department that provides wildfire and paramedic services on all lands within our area. In Riverside County, CAL FIRE contracts with the county to provide fire and paramedic services, so Riverside County Fire is often interchanged with CAL FIRE in conversation.
USFS U.S. Forest Service
One of its branches is our federal fire department that provides wildfire services on National Forest lands.
Other than being our federal fire department, this agency handles such things as recreation, law enforcement, land issues and forest health on National Forest lands.
Nonprofits and Service Organizations
AAI Art Alliance of Idyllwild
A nonprofit organization with membership of artists and art lovers who produce annual events and raise money to support local art education.
ARF Animal Rescue Friends of Idyllwild
A nonprofit organization providing pet adoptions, neutering/spaying assistance and education.
CGPOA Big Cedar Glen Property Owners Association
A private association with rules and regulations for property owners in the area of Cedar Glen, which is accessible through Cedar Glen Road.
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GVPOA Garner Valley Property Owners Association
A private association with rules and regulations for property owners in a particular zoned area of Garner Valley.
IAR Idyllwild Association of Realtors or (IAOR)
A membership-based Realtors association offering a Multiple Listing Service.
ICC Idyllwild Community Center
The site on Highway 243 where plans are underway to build a community center.
ICF Idyllwild Community Fund
A local advisory board recommends grants to local nonprofits under the umbrella of the Community Foundation of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
ICRC Idyllwild Community Recreation Council
A private, nonprofit board that holds the deed for the Idyllwild Community Center site.
IMC Idyllwild Master Chorale
A group of volunteer singers who perform throughout the year.
IPN Idyllwild Part-timer’s Network
IPN connects part-time property owners not living full-time on the Hill.
IPOA Idyllwild Property Owners Association
MAST Mountain Area Safety Taskforce
MAST is a coalition of local, state and federal government agencies, private companies and volunteer organizations in San Bernardino and Riverside counties working together to prevent catastrophic wildfires.
MCFSC Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council
A group of volunteers who primarily educate the local public about fire abatement practices that can save their homes.
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MCP Mountain Community Patrol
A group of volunteers working under the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department to prevent crime through patrolling the business area and providing traffic and parking control during major events.
MDP Mountain Disaster Preparedness
A group of volunteers trained in emergency response, disaster assessment and disaster aid.
MEMSCOMM Mountain Emergency Services Committee
Governmental and volunteer groups concerned with medical emergencies in our local mountains.
MHRC Mile High Radio Club
An opportunity for licensed amateur radio operators to meet and exchange knowledge and experience.
PCPOA Pine Cove Property Owners Association
RACES Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services
The official volunteer communications arm of the Riverside County Office of Emergency Service. Operates under the auspices of FEMA for disaster communications and the U.S. Forest Service for fire patrol.
RMRU Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit.
Trained volunteers in mountain rescues, working under the auspices of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
WNKI The call letters for our local emergency radio station at 1610 AM. Volunteers provide updates during emergencies, and tourist/local information is provided during non-emergencies.
