Corral Canyon Fire Response/LACOFD Engine 271

The Corral Canyon Fire Response (CCFR) was born as a community-based vision following the devastating Corral Canyon fire of 2007.

CCFR Mission Statement:

We aim to provide an effective and quick response to fires in our neighborhood. A community based, quick response team can prevent an isolated fire from escalating into a disaster. In a partnership with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the men and women of Engine 271 will fulfill the role as initial responders and will offer back-up assistance once LACOFD is on scene.

This unique and exciting new partnership with LACOFD under the leadership of Los Angeles County Fire Chief, P. Michael Freeman, will include over twenty Corral Canyon Residents who have been selected and who have qualified to participate in the LACOFD Call Firefighter program. Each volunteer will go through extensive wildland fire training and will assist the LACOFD with evacuations, structure protection, and fire containment.

Training is currently underway and Engine 271 is expected to be fully operational by Spring, 2010.

Youth Education and Awareness Programs

In addition to their volunteer duties, the members of the CCFR, in partnership with the Corral Canyon Fire Safety Alliance (CCFSA), conducts fire safety education and awareness programs and demonstrations for L.A. County youth. The CCFR is also working to establish a program with Malibu High School through which high school students can earn community service hours by assisting CCFR/271 with brush clearance, equipment maintenance, and organization.