The Idyllwild Fire Protection District is nestled in amongst the Strawberry Valley Region within…read morethe San Bernardino National Forest. It is paid and volunteer on call type of fire department which proudly holds an ISO Rating of Class 2, which must be real good considering the amount trees and wild vegetation throughout the community there. In addition to the latest in fire suppression equipment they are staffed with several paramedic and EMT ambulances to handle medical emergencies as they occur. Chief Patrick Reitz supervises and calls the shots making sure that everyone is safe on all the different calls that they respond on. It is in a community that is 26 miles the closest receiving hospital, yet they manage to get most of the ambulance runs there safely within the golden hour after onset of injury. Recently the Mountain Fire in Mountain Center came very close to the community but never reached it because the well planned strategies implemented by the Idyllwild Fire Department's leadership apart from the dismal performance by dispatchers with CalFire who forgot they were there to fight the fire as well. That's another story though. It's a beautiful well kept community lacking trash and graffiti with tall trees and streams. A lovely place to vacation knowing that if there is a fire or a medical emergency that the Idyllwild Fire Proection District is there for you 24-7-365. Check it out!

I've been to this location for a couple of civic meetings. Very kind of them to open their "house"…read moreto strangers. Nothing really to base my rating on, other than the fact that they had plenty of parking. The room we were in was well lit, and it didn't have broken chairs or trash lying around.

My heroes!!! Literally…read more On 6/28/18, I was experiencing severe dizziness and embarrassingly fainted on the floor of the front desk lobby. My co-worker who found me passed out called 911. They arrived in mere minutes and were quick to tend to me, asking me all the relevant questions, checked my vitals and gently prepared me for the trip to ER. They gave me nauseau medication and loaded me up in the ambulance quickly but with great care. On the ride to the ER, they did a chest CT scan to make sure all was good and got me to Pomerado Medical Center lightning fast. I am so thankful for these awesome guys and impressed by their professionalism and humor. They cracked jokes with me a few times and made me smile so I appreciated their kind disposition. I don't remember my last ambulance ride being so warm and fuzzy so this was a welcome change. Lastly, confession: My female co-workers love us some Firefighters/Firefighter EMTs so in a way, this whole incident was a dream come true for all of us. LOL!! I even joked with one of the EMTs that they were the only reason all the ladies came down to see what was going on was; that the team was easy on the eyes and that was the most excitement they were gonna have all week. HA! Can't say I blame them. He replied "Awwww, and we're the B Squad". Nope, definitely not the B squad! Thank you for all you do!

The hero's of Carlsbad Fire came to our home tonight to take Jim H to the hospital in Encinitas…read more Compassion, humility, professionalism and well plain old love of fellow man ......these paramedics and fireman displayed such gentleness and love of their patient. Words will never express my appreciation.

This department deserves a 5 star! They actually stopped a fire from happening. We had a townhome…read morethat could of had a fire but because they took the time to look for an area of heat inside they ended up stopping it before it started. Thank you for saving us all a lot of grief Carlsbad fire dept!! Who knows what could have happened.

Just wanted to thank you all for arriving so quick in my dire time of need. It was already a bad…read moreday because i had just left the ER 8 hours earlier. And again about another 7-8 hours later. I was delirious, confused, and in massive pain like the prior times. You all got me to the ER quickly and reduced some of my pain. My apologies if i was a little curt. When i am in pain, breathing hard, clenching my teeth for hours because of the pain level. It is very difficult for me to answer questions in a respectful manner. Please understand my pain level on a scale from 1-10 was 1000! I am much better now and was diagnosed with Stomach Virus. And out of work for a week. Thank you very much for the card! I just tried calling, but that line only takes a message til Monday. But i will call back and talk in person! Thank you very much again to Engine 1115 & Medic 1195 ! And to all at N. County Fire Protection!! PS: I vaguely remember one of the Medics reading my shirt."Bernardus Lodge", he said. Opening Staff shirt! I was the first one hired there! Worked there when it was Fox Hill too! Really dug working there as a Bartender!

These guys and gals are great. Always on the spot to help. BUT, but, this thing about hiding in the…read morebushes and chasing down people shopping on Grand Ave. for seat belt violations has got to stop. Too much govt. in our face, generating big bucks for, stupid nanny laws. End of story. Enforce other stuff. ps. as to the fire dept. and ambulane. BEST in world. 5 minute responce time. and experts on the site, even engine co. - I guess we are luck about that!!!

The two ladies at the front desk have to be the nicest/funniest and compassionate humans in…read moreEscondido. Thank you for the coffee this morning you beautiful soul!!!! The boys in blue always smile and laugh if I say something funny. (Oh and they are all handsome!) The grounds/landscaping us well kept, the bathrooms immaculate and crickets to keep you company at night!! Thanks for the epic stay!!!!

They were able to inform me if I needed stitches or not from a wound that happened a few hours…read moreprior. They were very helpful.

this fire station crew is so manly and polite to ladies and they are all mostly married men who…read morehave little grandkids by now?? this crew had excellent!! 5 star excellent!! less than 15 minute response time to rescue me (miss cathy ann burger, age 70) from certain death by electrocution due to water flooding out of my kitchen sink area that ran under huge heavy side by side refrigerator and this crew looks like hoss cartright of bonanza series!! they are tall, extremely agile and muscle bound men who are gentle and will rescue anybody with bodily force

This morning we woke up to a lightning storm in the canyon. I was discussing with my four year old…read moreson about how lightning strikes can cause fires and sure enough one started a few minutes later. I went to my balcony to take a look and there was smoke coming from the ridge. We went back inside and I decided to take a shit. Before I could even finish my shit the OC fire authority had multiple choppers in the air and managed to stop forward progress of the fire and even uploaded panoramic thermal footage of their handiwork. Nice job guys.

I went today to work just a regular day the goal was to get my client out of a bed she had been in…read morenot walking for years I for-seeded a problem and called 911 for assistance 6 firefighters and 2 paramedics came to the scene we accomplished are goal to lift my client but she fell in the fireman arms and ended up breaking her leg after that my client was escorted to the hospital I just wanted to shout out to the boys exceptional service thank you for all your help today

Station 5 is a very up to date on communication equipment and fire apparatus. Fighter Fighters are…read morehighly trained professionals who love and protect their city with pride.

This place is great. I met with a firefighter and told him I'm a tourist and would like to get a…read moreshirt or hat. He said no problem I just need cash got payment. Do I needed to get to a bank first. Thank you guys for making my trip worthwhile. Lew

I had to be taken to JFK Hospital the other night and when the Indio Fire Department showed up,…read morethey could not have been more professional, kind and very prompt. It took only minutes for them to get here and the one gentleman Mark, that stayed with me in the ambulance was totally amazing. He had me so comfortable and at ease. He looked like my nephew so we hit it off. He was attentive. He let me know what my vitals were and he stayed with me until I was settled in at the hospital. All of the EMT's that evening that came to the house were so kind and helpful. Thank you, Mark and Indio Fire Department for your kindness.