Maintains fire station, grounds, and equipment, participates in fire prevention inspection, fire prevention, and suppression training. Participates in the combating, extinguishing and prevention of fires as well as providing emergency medical care, rescue and protection of individuals from hazardous environments. Under the supervision of the Special Operations Supervisor, the Reserve Firefighter accomplishes a variety of duties in the protection of life and property.
The department fosters partnerships with other tribal departments, as well as outside public safety agencies, to promote a dynamic emergency response capability.
Also critical in the San Manuel Fire Department's mission is to develop, implement and maintain innovative prevention programs and strategies, lifesaving and safety education and training to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians community. The department is called upon to ensure fire safety on the reservation and to protect the lives of those within the community.
The San Manuel Fire Department's mandate is to provide emergency and non-emergency services to protect the lives and property of tribal citizens, employees, patrons, and guests of the San Manuel reservation as well as to safeguard environmental, cultural and economic resources.