Back in the fall of 1888, the only firefighting organization in Fallbrook was a bucket brigade. The only water supply was from well windmills and tanks. When a fire was discovered, a church bell rang out the alarm and everyone within hearing distance would join in to fight the fire. Unfortunately, in 1890 the second block on Main Avenue burned completely to the ground.

North County Fire Protection District currently has 5 fire stations, all of which are staffed with fulltime, paid personnel and Single Role Paramedics and EMTs. Station 3 is staffed by 1 Captain, 1 Engineer and Volunteer Firefighters. The District's primary service area is approximately 92 square miles with an estimated population approaching 50,000 people. The department also provides emergency…