Thornton Rural Fire District

Thornton Rural Fire District is a Fire Department located in Thornton, SAN JOAQUIN County, in the State of California (CA).

iDetailed Information about Thornton Rural Fire District

Official Identification of Thornton Rural Fire District

🏠 Headquarter Location

Thornton Rural Fire District Main Station

Address: 25999 N Thornton RD

PO Box 78

City/Town: Thornton

County: SAN JOAQUIN

State:California (CA)

Zip Code: 95686

📞Contact Numbers for Thornton Rural Fire District

Office Phone Number

209-794-2460

Fax Number

209-794-2946

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✉️ Mailing Address for Thornton Rural Fire District

Thornton Rural Fire District
PO Box 78
Thornton, California (CA) 95686-0078

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📋 Thornton Rural Fire District Stats

Department TypeMostly Volunteer

OrganizationLocal

Number of Stations1

Personnel Breakdown

Career Staff8

Volunteers15

Paid per Call0

📋 Thornton Rural Fire District Stats

Department TypeMostly Volunteer

OrganizationLocal

Number of Stations1

Personnel Breakdown

Career Staff8

Volunteers15

Paid per Call0

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