Lakeside Fire Protection District

Lakeside Fire Protection District Our service area is primarily suburban residential but also has several core commercial zones, some light industry, and many rural/agricultural properties.
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The Lakeside Fire Protection District in San Diego County, California, is home to over 60,000 residents living in the communities of Lakeside, Eucalyptus Hills, Moreno, Winter Gardens, Lakeview, Johnstown, Blossom Valley, Flinn Springs, Pepper Dr. and other areas of unincorporated El Cajon. The district also has a significant wildland/urban interface. The Lakeside Fire District is proud to have be

en an original participant in the Heartland Mutual Aid Pact and continues to operate the longest running paramedic program in San Diego County.

Congratulations to our Reserve Firefighters on successfully completing the District’s 4-week Reserve Firefighter Mini Ac...
06/21/2026

Congratulations to our Reserve Firefighters on successfully completing the District’s 4-week Reserve Firefighter Mini Academy!

Over the past four Saturdays, these dedicated individuals committed their time and energy to learning the fundamentals of the fire service, building skills, teamwork, and a strong foundation for serving our community. Their hard work, determination, and willingness to step up and serve are a testament to the future of our Reserve Program.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming:
• Luke Kleinrath
• Mohamad Badgr
• Nathan Raczka
• Anthony Woo
• Joel Morgan
• Cireus Eghtessadi-Reed
• Nathanial Rust
Not pictured: Jael Brandenburg

Congratulations and welcome to the next step in your fire service journey!

Yesterday evening, just before 7:00 p.m., Lakeside Fire Protection District units responded to a reported structure fire...
06/19/2026

Yesterday evening, just before 7:00 p.m., Lakeside Fire Protection District units responded to a reported structure fire in the 10200 block of Carnero Place.

Upon arrival, firefighters found the second story of the residence heavily involved in fire. Due to significant structural compromise, crews were forced to transition to defensive firefighting operations.

The fire was successfully extinguished, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

We would like to thank our mutual aid partners from Santee Fire Department, San Miguel Fire & Rescue, and Heartland Fire & Rescue for their assistance during the incident. We also extend our thanks to Scott Lagace Photography for capturing and sharing these photos.

We are excited to welcome our newest Firefighter/Paramedics, Samuel Perez and Cooper Fowler, to the District.Starting a ...
06/10/2026

We are excited to welcome our newest Firefighter/Paramedics, Samuel Perez and Cooper Fowler, to the District.

Starting a career with a new department is an important milestone, and we are proud to have Samuel and Cooper join our fire family. Their dedication to serving others and commitment to the fire service will be valuable assets to our organization and the community we serve.

Please join us in welcoming Samuel and Cooper to the team. We look forward to supporting them as they begin this next chapter of their careers.

Today, we are proud to recognize Firefighter/Paramedic Shannon Johnson on his 10 year anniversary with the District.Over...
06/08/2026

Today, we are proud to recognize Firefighter/Paramedic Shannon Johnson on his 10 year anniversary with the District.
Over the past decade, Shannon has served our community with dedication and professionalism. His hard work, dependability, and positive attitude have made a meaningful impact on both the District and those he serves.
Thank you, Shannon, for 10 years of outstanding service. Congratulations on this well earned milestone, we are proud to have you as part of our fire family.

Today we celebrate Engineer Nathan Silva on his 10-year anniversary with Lakeside Fire Protection District.For the past ...
06/04/2026

Today we celebrate Engineer Nathan Silva on his 10-year anniversary with Lakeside Fire Protection District.

For the past decade, Nathan has proudly served our community with dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the fire service. We are grateful for his contributions to the District and the positive impact he continues to make every day.

Congratulations, Nathan, on this milestone, and thank you for 10 years of service!

Today we recognize Firefighter/Paramedic Cameron Johnson for successfully completing his one year probationary period wi...
06/03/2026

Today we recognize Firefighter/Paramedic Cameron Johnson for successfully completing his one year probationary period with the District.
Probation is more than just a milestone, it is a reflection of the hard work, sacrifice, and perseverance required to earn a place in the fire service. Cameron has embraced every opportunity to learn and grow, and we are proud to have him as a member of our fire family.
Congratulations Cameron, on this major accomplishment. We look forward to watching your career continue to grow and are grateful to have you on our team.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

At Lakeside Fire Protection District, we are grateful for the freedoms we enjoy because of those who gave everything in defense of our nation. We also remember the families who carry their legacy every day.

This Memorial Day, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect, remember, and honor our fallen heroes.

Never forgotten. Always remembered.

Today we recognize and celebrate Janise Bocskovits, Executive Assistant and Board Clerk, on her 10 year anniversary with...
05/23/2026

Today we recognize and celebrate Janise Bocskovits, Executive Assistant and Board Clerk, on her 10 year anniversary with the District.

For the past decade, Janise has been a dedicated and trusted part of the team, helping support the daily operations of the District with professionalism, and organization. Her hard work and commitment behind the scenes have made a lasting impact on both the organization and the people she works with every day.

Thank you, Janise, for 10 years of outstanding service and dedication to the District. Congratulations on this incredible milestone!

Today (5/20), Sharp Grossmont Hospital recognized the outstanding work of our firefighter/paramedic crews with a STEMI a...
05/20/2026

Today (5/20), Sharp Grossmont Hospital recognized the outstanding work of our firefighter/paramedic crews with a STEMI award for exceptional cardiac care performance.

Firefighter/Paramedics Jordan Van Ommering and Thomas Achenbach, along with Shelby from Central Dispatch, were honored for their coordinated efforts in rapidly identifying and transporting a STEMI patient to the cath lab. Their teamwork helped achieve an incredible door-to-procedure time of just 39 minutes, the fastest for the month of April.

This recognition highlights the strength of our prehospital care, dispatch coordination, and hospital partnership, where every second truly matters in saving heart muscle and improving patient outcomes.

Great work by all involved in delivering timely, high quality care when it mattered most.

Yesterday afternoon, Lakeside engines, along with several Central Zone units, were called out to assist with the Tusil F...
05/20/2026

Yesterday afternoon, Lakeside engines, along with several Central Zone units, were called out to assist with the Tusil Fire in Campo. Our crews have since been released from the incident and are back home.

The fire is currently estimated at 1,000 acres. We appreciate the hard work of all personnel involved in protecting lives, property, and our surrounding communities.

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12216 Lakeside Avenue
Lakeside, CA
92040

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+16193902350

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