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Mosquito ​Fire Protection District

Logo of "Mosquito Fire Rescue Station 75" with firefighting symbols, established in 1978.

Mosquito Fire Protection District

Interim Fire Chief Ed Dwyer

8801 Rock Creek Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667

Phone: ​(530) 626-9017

MFPD Station 75 is supported by property taxes and a special fire tax assessment from district property owners which enabvles the district to employ a paid Chief, an administrative assistant and several paid firefighters. Volunteers from within the local community and surrounding areas form the primary staffing of the district.

The Mosquito Fire Protection District is managed by a five-member Board of Directors, each elected to four-year terms. The district operates as a combination paid/volunteer organization.

Present equipment includes two engines, E75 (Type 1) and E275 (Type 2), one water tender T75 (Type 1), and a squad, S75. In addition, MFPD is receiving a new OES-Type 6 Engine.