Area Served[]
The Brisbane Fire Department served the City of Brisbane known as "The City of Stars," originally named Visitacion City, and located in the northern part of San Mateo County on the lower slopes of San Bruno Mountain. Brisbane derives its name from either the city of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia or for newspaper columnist Arthur Brisbane. The city has a total area of 20.1 square miles and a population of 4,851
History[]
The Brisbane Fire Department started as a volunteer organization in 1932. Shortly after the City's incorporation in 1961, the Fire Department in 1963 became a professional, career department. In 2003 the cities of Brisbane, Daly City and Pacifica collaborated to form the North County Fire Authority (San Mateo County, California). The primary objective for this effort was to provide a cost-effective and efficient delivery of Fire Department emergency and non-emergency services to an area of approximately 60 square miles serving a population of over 185,000 residents.
Fire Stations[]
| Station | Address | In Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3445 Bayshore Boulevard | ????-2003 | Became North County Fire Authority Fire Station 81 |
Apparatus[]
All pump/tank measurements are in US gallons.
- 1998 American LaFrance Eagle / Smeal pumper (1500/500/20A/20B) (SN#915350) (Ex-Engine 81)
- 1988 Seagrave JB-50DH pumper (1500/500/20A/20B) (SN#W-79863) (Ex-Engine 181)
- 1986 International 4700LP / Westates walk-around rescue (Ex-Squad 81)
- 1965 Coast pumper (1500/500) (SN#28447) (Ex-Engine 1)
- 1937 Indiana A218 / Van Pelt pumper (500+100/400) (SN#216) (Ex-Engine 1)
- 1933 Dodge H-30 / Van Pelt pumper (350 FM/350) (SN#3283) (Ex-Engine 1, ex-demo)