Health and Safety Code §13800 et seq.

Special districts can be formed to provide fire protection and other emergency services in that community. Fire protection districts are formed under the Fire Protection District Law of 1987, streamlined by SB 515 from 1987.

Powers and Functions: Provide fire protection and other emergency services.

Formation: Any territory, whether incorporated or unincorporated whether contiguous or noncontiguous, may be included.

May be 3, 5, 7, 9 or 11 Directors (not to exceed 11), elected by resident voters to 4 year terms or appointed by the Board of Supervisors (and City Council where applicable) to fixed 4 year terms*

*7. Dependent upon existence of cities within the district