Mission Statement, Purpose and Goals

Mission Statement: The Friends of the Five Cities Fire Authority act as advocates to enhance community fire safety and emergency procedures; that better serve the citizens of Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach and Oceano.  The Friends will assist policy that improve public safety of these communities, will conduct/promote fundraising activities that meet public safety goals of the Five Cities Fire Authority including, but not limited to, updating of equipment, training of firefighters and improving fire stations.

Purpose:  The purpose of the Friends of the Five Cities Fire Authority is to maintain a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed/administrated by a board of directors who follow defined by-laws in its advocacy for and funding of the fire authority emergency services delivery needs.  This community group will advocate for identified needs, set goals, raise funds, administer funds, and disperse funds to meet specific unfunded needs of the Five Cities Fire Authority.

Goals:

1. Raise funds to establish and maintain and endowment used to:

   a. Enhance fire services through grant acquisitions.

   b. Increase emergency services levels for the communities it serves.

   c. Focus public attention on fire safety education and disaster preparedness.

2. With majority board support, take action in support of our Mission Statement, Purpose, and Goals.

3. Raise funds to be used in support of specific fire authority unfunded needs for equipment, apparatus, facilities, training and other operational needs.