Ponderosa, Ca
Located in the beautiful Southern Sierras 36:06:20N 118:31:38W
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Fire and Fire Brigade Info

Ponderosa, Ca has a volunteer Fire Brigade that is crucial to the safety of our community.

For more information on volunteering or donating, please contact us.

​​Chief Dave Lapere

(559) 542-2452
Asst Chief ( Operations) Frank Ohnesorgen
(559) 542-2433
Asst Chief (Admin)  Scott Ray James II
(559) 542-2592

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Current and Past Fire Info: Central California Interagency Communication Center

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