| Livermore Pleasanton Fire Department |
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| Established | 1996 |
| Staffing | Career |
| Strength | 103 |
| Engines | 8 |
| Trucks | 2 |
| EMS Level | ALS |
The Livermore Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) provides fire and advanced life support (ALS) services to the cities of Livermore and Pleasanton, California under the direction of Fire Chief James Miguel. LPFD is located in the east bay of Alameda County. It serves an estimated population of 163,000 (Including 92,000 in Livermore, and 71,000 in Pleasanton) over 44 square miles (110 km2) (23 square miles (60 km2) in Livermore, and 21 square miles (54 km2) in Pleasanton) with an operating budget of $28,000,000. In 2008 the LPFD responded to approximately 11,000 calls for service. The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1974 represents its 112 members.
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In 1996 the Livermore Fire Department and Pleasanton Fire Department consolidated, creating the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. Chief Stewart Gary was the first Fire Chief of the department. LPFD is organized under a joint powers authority (JPA) agreement with essential support services provided by the partner cities of Livermore and Pleasanton.
On July 1, 2010 Engine Company 10 was closed due to budget cuts. Six open positions were eliminated. Engine Company 8 up staffed from three to four Fireman.
On February 23, 2011 Engine Company 10 reopened with the same level of staffing as it had when it was shut down last year. Engine company 8 downstaffed back to three Fireman.
On March 1, 2011 all engine companies in the City of Livermore were downstaffed to three Fireman. Truck Company 6 is the only remaining company in Livermore staffed with four Fireman.
The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department is home of the Centennial Light, a 110 year old incandescent lightbulb, and has spent much of its existence in the fire station. The 4 watt bulb was made in Shelby, Ohio by the Shelby Electric Company in 1901. It is currently illuminated, and has almost never been turned off in its existence, including its stay at the fire department. The firefighters maintain and preserve the light bulb.