Amador Fire’s History of Growth and Service 

The Amador Fire Protection District was formed in July, of 1990, to provide fire protection and emergency medical services to the communities of Pioneer, Willow Springs, Fiddletown, and River Pines. The district was organized as a Dependent Special District and as such, the Amador County Board of Supervisors serve as our Board of Directors. One of the many benefits of this type of governance is the allowance for strict oversight and accountability. Over the years, seeing the value of merging resources, several other volunteer fire companies became part of the Amador Fire Protection District including Pine Grove, Pine Acres, Volcano, Drytown, City of Plymouth, and Lockwood.  

Today, Amador Fire has grown into a combination fire department made up of over 80 career and volunteer members operating out of 9 fire stations, staffing 7 engine companies, a water tender, and a shift Battalion Chief 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition to our full-time staffing, we also maintain a robust roster of trained and equipped volunteer firefighters available to respond to emergencies and provide supplemental staffing when needed. Amador Fire proudly protects the life and property of over 22,000 residents and communities within the 513 square miles that make up the fire protection district boundaries. 

The image shows two men beside a vintage fire truck marked "River Pines Volunteer Fire Dept," suggesting a historic firefighting context.
River Pines
A rustic red wooden building labeled "Drytown Fire Dept," surrounded by trees and power lines, set in a rural area.
Drytown
The image shows two red fire trucks near a building, with a person working on one and trees in the background.
Pine Grove
The image shows a decorated fire station with two fire trucks and a police car, lit up for the holidays.
Plymouth
A red cookbook titled "The Best Little Cookbook from Pioneer, California," featuring an illustration of an old-fashioned vehicle.
Pioneer/Buckhorn
Two men are working on the engine of an old fire truck, focusing on repairs in a black-and-white photo.
River Pines
A gathering in a forested area with fire trucks, people, and a tent, likely for a community or emergency response event.
Firefighters in protective gear stand united, facing a large flame, showcasing teamwork in a critical situation.
The image shows two men beside a vintage fire truck marked "River Pines Volunteer Fire Dept," suggesting a historic firefighting context.
A rustic red wooden building labeled "Drytown Fire Dept," surrounded by trees and power lines, set in a rural area.
The image shows two red fire trucks near a building, with a person working on one and trees in the background.
The image shows a decorated fire station with two fire trucks and a police car, lit up for the holidays.
A red cookbook titled "The Best Little Cookbook from Pioneer, California," featuring an illustration of an old-fashioned vehicle.
Two men are working on the engine of an old fire truck, focusing on repairs in a black-and-white photo.
A gathering in a forested area with fire trucks, people, and a tent, likely for a community or emergency response event.
Firefighters in protective gear stand united, facing a large flame, showcasing teamwork in a critical situation.
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