HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRR26095 Batch 1Industrial User Wastewater Discharge Permit
Authorization to discharge industrial wastewater to sewer.
Permit ID:114998-I(3)Class Type:I
Issue Date: 1/1/2026
Permittee (Industrial User):
Business Name:Business Address:
3825 S Higuera StreetSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405(Emperical Systems Aerospace, Inc.)ES Aero – Higuera
Expiration Date: 12/31/2030
1. Authorization
This permit authorizes the Permittee to discharge industrial wastewater to the City of San
Luis Obispo’s sanitary sewer system in accordance with Chapter 13.08 – Sewer Use Ordi-
nance of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code (sanluisobispo.municipal.codes/Code/13.08).
2. Conditions of Discharge
• The Permittee shall comply at all times with the City’s Sewer Use Ordinance, applicable
Federal and State pretreatment standards, and local discharge limits.
• The City may inspect, sample, or request reports to verify compliance.
• Discharge must not endanger public health, interfere with treatment plant operations, or
violate permit limits.
• Annual permit fees must be paid and current for this permit to remain valid.
3. Permit Reissuance & Transfer
• This permit is not transferable and is valid only for the location and business listed above.
• It must be reissued if there is a change in ownership, business practice, production
process, or any other change that could affect wastewater characteristics or volume.
• The Permittee shall notify the City in advance of any such change.
4. Duration & Revocation
This permit is valid until the Expiration Date unless suspended or revoked by the City for
non-compliance, unpaid fees, or changes in applicable regulations.
City of San Luis Obispo Utilities Department Environmental Programs
ep@slocity.org, 879 Morro Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Authorized Official: ___________________ Signature: _________________________ Date: _________
Post Permit above in a conspicuous place.
PLACEPERMITSTICKERHERE
In case of a spill or sewer overflow, please call 805-781-7215.
12/19/25
NFIRS -1 Basic
40060 CA 07 17 2020 Fire Station 1
(FS1)
20-03150 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
Location Type
Census tract:
Street Address
Intersection
In Front Of
Rear Of
Adjacent To
Directions
US National Grid
3825 HIGUERA S-South
Number Prefix Street or Highway Street Type Suffix
San Luis Obispo CA 93401
Apt./Suite/Room City State Zip Code
Cross Street
Incident Type
321-Medical Emergency
Aid Given Or Received
1 Mutual Aid Received
2 Auto. Aid Received
3 Mutual Aid Given
4 Auto. Aid Given
5 Other Aid Given
None
California
Their FDID Their
State
Their Incident Number
Dates and Times
Alarm 07 17 2020 14:23
Arrival 07 17 2020 14:30
Controlled
Last Unit
Cleared 07 17 2020 14:43
Shifts and Alarms
B FZ4
Shift
or
Platoon
Alarms District
Special Studies
9244 4 -
Unknown
ID#Value
Actions Taken
32-Provide basic life support (BLS)
Primary Action Taken
Resources
Apparatus or Personnel Module is used.
Apparatus Personnel
Suppression 1 4
EMS 0 0
Other 0 0
Resource counts include aid received
resources.
Estimated Dollar Losses and Values
Losses:Required for all fires if
known. Optional for all
non-fires.
None
Property:$
Contents:$
Pre-Incident Values: Optional None
Property:$
Contents:$
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B
C
D
E1 E2
E3
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Page 1 of 6
Completed Modules
2 - Fire
3 - Structure Fire
4 - Civilian Fire Cas.
5 - Fire Service Cas.
6 - EMS
7 - HazMat
8 - Wildland Fire
9 - Apparatus
10 - Personnel
11 - Arson
Casualties None
Deaths Injuries
Fire
Service 0 0
Civilian 0 0
Detector
Required for Confined Fires
1 - Detector Alerted Occupants
2 - Detector Did Not Alert Them
3 - Unknown
Hazardous Materials Release
1 - Natural Gas
2 - Propane Gas
3 - Gasoline
4 - Kerosene
5 - Diesel Fuel / Fuel Oil
6 - Household Solvents
7 - Motor Oil
8 - Paint
0 - Other
None
Mixed Use Property
Not Mixed
10 - Assembly Use
20 - Education Use
33 - Medical Use
40 - Residential Use
51 - Row Of Stores
53 - Enclosed Mall
58 - Business and
Residential
59 - Office Use
60 - Industrial Use
63 - Military Use
65 - Farm Use
00 - Other Mixed Use
Property Use None
Structures
131 Church, Place of Worship
161 Restaurant or Cafeteria
162 Bar/Tavern or Nightclub
213 Elementary School, Kindegarten
215 High School, Junior High
241 College, Adult Education
311 Nursing Home
331 Hospital
341 Clinic, Clinic-Type Infirmary
342 Doctor/Dentist Office
361 Prison or Jail, Not Juvenile
419 1- or 2-Family Dwelling
429 MultiFamily Dwelling
439 Rooming/Boarding House
449 Commerical Hotel or Motel
459 Residential, Board and Care
464 Dormitory/Barracks
519 Food and Beverage Sales
539 Household Goods, Sales, Repairs
571 Gas or Service Station
579 Motor Vehicle/Boat Sales/Repairs
599 Business Office
615 Electric-Generating Plant
629 Laboratory/Science Laboratory
700 Manufacturing Plant
819 Livestock/Poultry Storage (Barn)
882 Non-Residential Parking Garage
891 Warehouse
Outside
124 Playground or Park
655 Crops or Orchard
669 Forest (Timberland)
807 Outdoor Storage Area
919 Dump or Sanitary Landfill
931 Open Land or Field
936 Vacant Lot
938 Graded/Cared for Plot of Land
946 Lake, River, Stream
951 Railroad Right-of-Way
960 Other Street
961 Highway/Divided Highway
962 Residential Street/Driveway
981 Construction Site
984 Industrial Plant Yard
Property Use:
963-Street or road in
commercial area
Description
Look up and enter a Property Use code and
description only if you have NOT checked a
Property Use box.
Owner
Local Option Person/Entity Type Business Name (if applicable)Phone Number
Mr., Ms., Mrs.First Name MI Last Name Suffix
Number Prefix Street or Highway Street Type Suffix
Post Office Box Apt./Suite/Room City
State Zip Code
Remarks:
Female IFO Tribune building. She was charging phone and experienced weakness. See ePCR for assessment and findings. Denies
diagnosis of Covid virus or exposure.
Gonzalez, gloves, eye protection, jacket and mask
Renner. same as above
Polkow same as above
Woods same as above
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Authorization
38890 Gonzalez, Steven Fire Captain 07/18/2020
Officer In Charge ID Signature Position or Rank Assignment Date
73250 Renner, David Fire Engineer 07/18/2020
Member Making Report ID Signature Position or Rank Assignment Date
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NFIRS -9 Apparatus or Resources
40060 CA 07 17 2020 Fire Station 1
(FS1)
20-03150 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
B
Apparatus/Resource Dates/Times Sent
Number
of People Apparatus Use Actions Taken
ID:T1
Type:12-Truck or aerial
Dispatch:07/17/2020 14:23
Arrival:07/17/2020 14:30
Clear:07/17/2020 14:43
Sent 4 Suppression
EMS
Other
A
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NFIRS -10 Personnel
40060 CA 07 17 2020 Fire Station 1
(FS1)
20-03150 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
B
Apparatus/Resource Dates/Times Sent
Number
of People Apparatus Use Actions Taken
ID:T1
Type:12-Truck or aerial
Dispatch:07/17/2020 14:23
Arrival:07/17/2020 14:30
Clear:07/17/2020 14:43
Sent 4 Suppression
EMS
Other
Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken
92892 Woods, Mitchell Firefighter
73250 Renner, David Engineer
70100 Polkow, Matthew Engineer
38890 Gonzalez, Steven Captain
A
Page 5 of 6
NFIRS -1S Supplemental
40060 CA 07 17 2020 Fire Station 1
(FS1)
20-03150 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
Primary Narrative:
Female IFO Tribune building. She was charging phone and experienced weakness. See ePCR for assessment and findings.
Denies diagnosis of Covid virus or exposure.
Gonzalez, gloves, eye protection, jacket and mask
Renner. same as above
Polkow same as above
Woods same as above
A
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NFIRS -1 Basic
40060 CA 09 21 2020 Fire Station 4
(FS4)
20-04210 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
Location Type
Census tract:
Street Address
Intersection
In Front Of
Rear Of
Adjacent To
Directions
US National Grid
3825 HIGUERA S-South
Number Prefix Street or Highway Street Type Suffix
San Luis Obispo CA 93401
Apt./Suite/Room City State Zip Code
Cross Street
Incident Type
541-Animal problem
Aid Given Or Received
1 Mutual Aid Received
2 Auto. Aid Received
3 Mutual Aid Given
4 Auto. Aid Given
5 Other Aid Given
None
California
Their FDID Their
State
Their Incident Number
Dates and Times
Alarm 09 21 2020 11:26
Arrival 09 21 2020 11:26
Controlled
Last Unit
Cleared 09 21 2020 12:07
Shifts and Alarms
B FZ4
Shift
or
Platoon
Alarms District
Special Studies
9244 3 - No,
COVID
19 was
not a
factor
ID#Value
Actions Taken
84-Refer to proper authority
Primary Action Taken
Resources
Apparatus or Personnel Module is used.
Apparatus Personnel
Suppression 1 3
EMS 0 0
Other 0 0
Resource counts include aid received
resources.
Estimated Dollar Losses and Values
Losses:Required for all fires if
known. Optional for all
non-fires.
None
Property:$
Contents:$
Pre-Incident Values: Optional None
Property:$
Contents:$
A
B
C
D
E1 E2
E3
F G1 G2
Page 1 of 6
Completed Modules
2 - Fire
3 - Structure Fire
4 - Civilian Fire Cas.
5 - Fire Service Cas.
6 - EMS
7 - HazMat
8 - Wildland Fire
9 - Apparatus
10 - Personnel
11 - Arson
Casualties None
Deaths Injuries
Fire
Service 0 0
Civilian 0 0
Detector
Required for Confined Fires
1 - Detector Alerted Occupants
2 - Detector Did Not Alert Them
3 - Unknown
Hazardous Materials Release
1 - Natural Gas
2 - Propane Gas
3 - Gasoline
4 - Kerosene
5 - Diesel Fuel / Fuel Oil
6 - Household Solvents
7 - Motor Oil
8 - Paint
0 - Other
None
Mixed Use Property
Not Mixed
10 - Assembly Use
20 - Education Use
33 - Medical Use
40 - Residential Use
51 - Row Of Stores
53 - Enclosed Mall
58 - Business and
Residential
59 - Office Use
60 - Industrial Use
63 - Military Use
65 - Farm Use
00 - Other Mixed Use
Property Use None
Structures
131 Church, Place of Worship
161 Restaurant or Cafeteria
162 Bar/Tavern or Nightclub
213 Elementary School, Kindegarten
215 High School, Junior High
241 College, Adult Education
311 Nursing Home
331 Hospital
341 Clinic, Clinic-Type Infirmary
342 Doctor/Dentist Office
361 Prison or Jail, Not Juvenile
419 1- or 2-Family Dwelling
429 MultiFamily Dwelling
439 Rooming/Boarding House
449 Commerical Hotel or Motel
459 Residential, Board and Care
464 Dormitory/Barracks
519 Food and Beverage Sales
539 Household Goods, Sales, Repairs
571 Gas or Service Station
579 Motor Vehicle/Boat Sales/Repairs
599 Business Office
615 Electric-Generating Plant
629 Laboratory/Science Laboratory
700 Manufacturing Plant
819 Livestock/Poultry Storage (Barn)
882 Non-Residential Parking Garage
891 Warehouse
Outside
124 Playground or Park
655 Crops or Orchard
669 Forest (Timberland)
807 Outdoor Storage Area
919 Dump or Sanitary Landfill
931 Open Land or Field
936 Vacant Lot
938 Graded/Cared for Plot of Land
946 Lake, River, Stream
951 Railroad Right-of-Way
960 Other Street
961 Highway/Divided Highway
962 Residential Street/Driveway
981 Construction Site
984 Industrial Plant Yard
Property Use:
963-Street or road in
commercial area
Description
Look up and enter a Property Use code and
description only if you have NOT checked a
Property Use box.
Owner
Local Option Person/Entity Type Business Name (if applicable)Phone Number
Mr., Ms., Mrs.First Name MI Last Name Suffix
Number Prefix Street or Highway Street Type Suffix
Post Office Box Apt./Suite/Room City
State Zip Code
Remarks:
E4 encountered a dog running into the street at South Higuera and Tank Farm. The dog was corralled and controlled with a leash,
and was referred to animal services without further incident.
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Authorization
46955 Hoover, Nicholas Fire Captain Fire Station 1 09/22/2020
Officer In Charge ID Signature Position or Rank Assignment Date
46955 Hoover, Nicholas Fire Captain Fire Station 1 09/22/2020
Member Making Report ID Signature Position or Rank Assignment Date
M
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NFIRS -9 Apparatus or Resources
40060 CA 09 21 2020 Fire Station 4
(FS4)
20-04210 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
B
Apparatus/Resource Dates/Times Sent
Number
of People Apparatus Use Actions Taken
ID:E4
Type:11-Engine
Dispatch:
Arrival:09/21/2020 11:26
Clear:09/21/2020 12:07
Sent 3 Suppression
EMS
Other
A
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NFIRS -10 Personnel
40060 CA 09 21 2020 Fire Station 4
(FS4)
20-04210 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
B
Apparatus/Resource Dates/Times Sent
Number
of People Apparatus Use Actions Taken
ID:E4
Type:11-Engine
Dispatch:
Arrival:09/21/2020 11:26
Clear:09/21/2020 12:07
Sent 3 Suppression
EMS
Other
Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken
25944 Child, Robert Engineer
46955 Hoover, Nicholas Captain
92335 Williams, Joseph Firefighter
A
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NFIRS -1S Supplemental
40060 CA 09 21 2020 Fire Station 4
(FS4)
20-04210 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
Primary Narrative:
E4 encountered a dog running into the street at South Higuera and Tank Farm. The dog was corralled and controlled with a
leash, and was referred to animal services without further incident.
A
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NFIRS -1 Basic
40060 CA 10 02 2020 Fire Station 4
(FS4)
20-04413 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
Location Type
Census tract:
Street Address
Intersection
In Front Of
Rear Of
Adjacent To
Directions
US National Grid
3825 HIGUERA S-South
Number Prefix Street or Highway Street Type Suffix
San Luis Obispo CA 93401
Apt./Suite/Room City State Zip Code
Cross Street
Incident Type
735-Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
Aid Given Or Received
1 Mutual Aid Received
2 Auto. Aid Received
3 Mutual Aid Given
4 Auto. Aid Given
5 Other Aid Given
None
California
Their FDID Their
State
Their Incident Number
Dates and Times
Alarm 10 02 2020 15:31
Arrival 10 02 2020 15:37
Controlled
Last Unit
Cleared 10 02 2020 15:53
Shifts and Alarms
B FZ4
Shift
or
Platoon
Alarms District
Special Studies
9244 3 - No,
COVID
19 was
not a
factor
ID#Value
Actions Taken
86-Investigate
Primary Action Taken
Resources
Apparatus or Personnel Module is used.
Apparatus Personnel
Suppression 2 7
EMS 0 0
Other 0 0
Resource counts include aid received
resources.
Estimated Dollar Losses and Values
Losses:Required for all fires if
known. Optional for all
non-fires.
None
Property:$
Contents:$
Pre-Incident Values: Optional None
Property:$
Contents:$
A
B
C
D
E1 E2
E3
F G1 G2
Page 1 of 6
Completed Modules
2 - Fire
3 - Structure Fire
4 - Civilian Fire Cas.
5 - Fire Service Cas.
6 - EMS
7 - HazMat
8 - Wildland Fire
9 - Apparatus
10 - Personnel
11 - Arson
Casualties None
Deaths Injuries
Fire
Service 0 0
Civilian 0 0
Detector
Required for Confined Fires
1 - Detector Alerted Occupants
2 - Detector Did Not Alert Them
3 - Unknown
Hazardous Materials Release
1 - Natural Gas
2 - Propane Gas
3 - Gasoline
4 - Kerosene
5 - Diesel Fuel / Fuel Oil
6 - Household Solvents
7 - Motor Oil
8 - Paint
0 - Other
None
Mixed Use Property
Not Mixed
10 - Assembly Use
20 - Education Use
33 - Medical Use
40 - Residential Use
51 - Row Of Stores
53 - Enclosed Mall
58 - Business and
Residential
59 - Office Use
60 - Industrial Use
63 - Military Use
65 - Farm Use
00 - Other Mixed Use
Property Use None
Structures
131 Church, Place of Worship
161 Restaurant or Cafeteria
162 Bar/Tavern or Nightclub
213 Elementary School, Kindegarten
215 High School, Junior High
241 College, Adult Education
311 Nursing Home
331 Hospital
341 Clinic, Clinic-Type Infirmary
342 Doctor/Dentist Office
361 Prison or Jail, Not Juvenile
419 1- or 2-Family Dwelling
429 MultiFamily Dwelling
439 Rooming/Boarding House
449 Commerical Hotel or Motel
459 Residential, Board and Care
464 Dormitory/Barracks
519 Food and Beverage Sales
539 Household Goods, Sales, Repairs
571 Gas or Service Station
579 Motor Vehicle/Boat Sales/Repairs
599 Business Office
615 Electric-Generating Plant
629 Laboratory/Science Laboratory
700 Manufacturing Plant
819 Livestock/Poultry Storage (Barn)
882 Non-Residential Parking Garage
891 Warehouse
Outside
124 Playground or Park
655 Crops or Orchard
669 Forest (Timberland)
807 Outdoor Storage Area
919 Dump or Sanitary Landfill
931 Open Land or Field
936 Vacant Lot
938 Graded/Cared for Plot of Land
946 Lake, River, Stream
951 Railroad Right-of-Way
960 Other Street
961 Highway/Divided Highway
962 Residential Street/Driveway
981 Construction Site
984 Industrial Plant Yard
Property Use:
Description
Look up and enter a Property Use code and
description only if you have NOT checked a
Property Use box.
Owner
Local Option Person/Entity Type Business Name (if applicable)Phone Number
Mr., Ms., Mrs.First Name MI Last Name Suffix
Number Prefix Street or Highway Street Type Suffix
Post Office Box Apt./Suite/Room City
State Zip Code
Remarks:
E4 T1 dispatched code 3 to the report of a water flow alarm, upon arrival E4 reported a single story ordinary construction building
with nothing showing. E4 tied in with a property manager at the scene, investigated, and located a fire sprinkler manifold that
appeared to be faulty. The issue was referred to the property manager for repair and E4 became available without further incident.
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Authorization
46955 Hoover, Nicholas Fire Captain Fire Station 1 10/03/2020
Officer In Charge ID Signature Position or Rank Assignment Date
46955 Hoover, Nicholas Fire Captain Fire Station 1 10/03/2020
Member Making Report ID Signature Position or Rank Assignment Date
M
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NFIRS -9 Apparatus or Resources
40060 CA 10 02 2020 Fire Station 4
(FS4)
20-04413 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
B
Apparatus/Resource Dates/Times Sent
Number
of People Apparatus Use Actions Taken
ID:E4
Type:11-Engine
Dispatch:10/02/2020 15:31
Arrival:10/02/2020 15:37
Clear:10/02/2020 15:53
Sent 3 Suppression
EMS
Other
86-Investigate
ID:T1
Type:12-Truck or aerial
Dispatch:10/02/2020 15:31
Arrival:10/02/2020 15:39
Clear:10/02/2020 15:43
Sent 4 Suppression
EMS
Other
92-Standby
A
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NFIRS -10 Personnel
40060 CA 10 02 2020 Fire Station 4
(FS4)
20-04413 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
B
Apparatus/Resource Dates/Times Sent
Number
of People Apparatus Use Actions Taken
ID:E4
Type:11-Engine
Dispatch:10/02/2020 15:31
Arrival:10/02/2020 15:37
Clear:10/02/2020 15:53
Sent 3 Suppression
EMS
Other
86-Investigate
Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken
46955 Hoover, Nicholas Captain
25944 Child, Robert Engineer
52001 Joy, Cullen Firefighter
ID:T1
Type:12-Truck or aerial
Dispatch:10/02/2020 15:31
Arrival:10/02/2020 15:39
Clear:10/02/2020 15:43
Sent 4 Suppression
EMS
Other
92-Standby
Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken
62800 MacDonald, John Captain
36520 Gatton, Christopher Engineer
70100 Polkow, Matthew Engineer
73250 Renner, David Firefighter
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NFIRS -1S Supplemental
40060 CA 10 02 2020 Fire Station 4
(FS4)
20-04413 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
Primary Narrative:
E4 T1 dispatched code 3 to the report of a water flow alarm, upon arrival E4 reported a single story ordinary construction
building with nothing showing. E4 tied in with a property manager at the scene, investigated, and located a fire sprinkler manifold
that appeared to be faulty. The issue was referred to the property manager for repair and E4 became available without further
incident.
A
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NFIRS -1 Basic
40060 CA 10 03 2020 Fire Station 4
(FS4)
20-04426 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
Location Type
Census tract:
Street Address
Intersection
In Front Of
Rear Of
Adjacent To
Directions
US National Grid
3825 HIGUERA S-South
Number Prefix Street or Highway Street Type Suffix
San Luis Obispo CA 93401
Apt./Suite/Room City State Zip Code
Cross Street
Incident Type
735-Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
Aid Given Or Received
1 Mutual Aid Received
2 Auto. Aid Received
3 Mutual Aid Given
4 Auto. Aid Given
5 Other Aid Given
None
California
Their FDID Their
State
Their Incident Number
Dates and Times
Alarm 10 03 2020 17:01
Arrival 10 03 2020 17:06
Controlled
Last Unit
Cleared 10 03 2020 17:15
Shifts and Alarms
B FZ4
Shift
or
Platoon
Alarms District
Special Studies
9244 3 - No,
COVID
19 was
not a
factor
ID#Value
Actions Taken
86-Investigate
Primary Action Taken
Resources
Apparatus or Personnel Module is used.
Apparatus Personnel
Suppression 2 7
EMS 0 0
Other 0 0
Resource counts include aid received
resources.
Estimated Dollar Losses and Values
Losses:Required for all fires if
known. Optional for all
non-fires.
None
Property:$
Contents:$
Pre-Incident Values: Optional None
Property:$
Contents:$
A
B
C
D
E1 E2
E3
F G1 G2
Page 1 of 6
Completed Modules
2 - Fire
3 - Structure Fire
4 - Civilian Fire Cas.
5 - Fire Service Cas.
6 - EMS
7 - HazMat
8 - Wildland Fire
9 - Apparatus
10 - Personnel
11 - Arson
Casualties None
Deaths Injuries
Fire
Service 0 0
Civilian 0 0
Detector
Required for Confined Fires
1 - Detector Alerted Occupants
2 - Detector Did Not Alert Them
3 - Unknown
Hazardous Materials Release
1 - Natural Gas
2 - Propane Gas
3 - Gasoline
4 - Kerosene
5 - Diesel Fuel / Fuel Oil
6 - Household Solvents
7 - Motor Oil
8 - Paint
0 - Other
None
Mixed Use Property
Not Mixed
10 - Assembly Use
20 - Education Use
33 - Medical Use
40 - Residential Use
51 - Row Of Stores
53 - Enclosed Mall
58 - Business and
Residential
59 - Office Use
60 - Industrial Use
63 - Military Use
65 - Farm Use
00 - Other Mixed Use
Property Use None
Structures
131 Church, Place of Worship
161 Restaurant or Cafeteria
162 Bar/Tavern or Nightclub
213 Elementary School, Kindegarten
215 High School, Junior High
241 College, Adult Education
311 Nursing Home
331 Hospital
341 Clinic, Clinic-Type Infirmary
342 Doctor/Dentist Office
361 Prison or Jail, Not Juvenile
419 1- or 2-Family Dwelling
429 MultiFamily Dwelling
439 Rooming/Boarding House
449 Commerical Hotel or Motel
459 Residential, Board and Care
464 Dormitory/Barracks
519 Food and Beverage Sales
539 Household Goods, Sales, Repairs
571 Gas or Service Station
579 Motor Vehicle/Boat Sales/Repairs
599 Business Office
615 Electric-Generating Plant
629 Laboratory/Science Laboratory
700 Manufacturing Plant
819 Livestock/Poultry Storage (Barn)
882 Non-Residential Parking Garage
891 Warehouse
Outside
124 Playground or Park
655 Crops or Orchard
669 Forest (Timberland)
807 Outdoor Storage Area
919 Dump or Sanitary Landfill
931 Open Land or Field
936 Vacant Lot
938 Graded/Cared for Plot of Land
946 Lake, River, Stream
951 Railroad Right-of-Way
960 Other Street
961 Highway/Divided Highway
962 Residential Street/Driveway
981 Construction Site
984 Industrial Plant Yard
Property Use:
Description
Look up and enter a Property Use code and
description only if you have NOT checked a
Property Use box.
Owner
Local Option Person/Entity Type Business Name (if applicable)Phone Number
Mr., Ms., Mrs.First Name MI Last Name Suffix
Number Prefix Street or Highway Street Type Suffix
Post Office Box Apt./Suite/Room City
State Zip Code
Remarks:
E4 T1 dispatched code 3 to the report of a water flow alarm, upon arrival E4 determined there was no hazard and cancelled the
balance. E4 made contact with the responsible party and advised them that their fire protection system needed to be evaluated
and repaired as soon as possible. E4 became available without further incident.
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Authorization
46955 Hoover, Nicholas Fire Captain Fire Station 1 10/04/2020
Officer In Charge ID Signature Position or Rank Assignment Date
46955 Hoover, Nicholas Fire Captain Fire Station 1 10/04/2020
Member Making Report ID Signature Position or Rank Assignment Date
M
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NFIRS -9 Apparatus or Resources
40060 CA 10 03 2020 Fire Station 4
(FS4)
20-04426 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
B
Apparatus/Resource Dates/Times Sent
Number
of People Apparatus Use Actions Taken
ID:E4
Type:11-Engine
Dispatch:10/03/2020 17:01
Arrival:10/03/2020 17:06
Clear:10/03/2020 17:15
Sent 3 Suppression
EMS
Other
86-Investigate
ID:T1
Type:12-Truck or aerial
Dispatch:10/03/2020 17:01
Arrival:
Clear:10/03/2020 17:06
Sent 4 Suppression
EMS
Other
93-Cancelled en route
A
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NFIRS -10 Personnel
40060 CA 10 03 2020 Fire Station 4
(FS4)
20-04426 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
B
Apparatus/Resource Dates/Times Sent
Number
of People Apparatus Use Actions Taken
ID:E4
Type:11-Engine
Dispatch:10/03/2020 17:01
Arrival:10/03/2020 17:06
Clear:10/03/2020 17:15
Sent 3 Suppression
EMS
Other
86-Investigate
Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken
46955 Hoover, Nicholas Captain
25944 Child, Robert Engineer
70995 Pratt, Jason Firefighter
ID:T1
Type:12-Truck or aerial
Dispatch:10/03/2020 17:01
Arrival:
Clear:10/03/2020 17:06
Sent 4 Suppression
EMS
Other
93-Cancelled en route
Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken
62800 MacDonald, John Captain
36520 Gatton, Christopher Engineer
73250 Renner, David Engineer
54183 King, John Firefighter
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NFIRS -1S Supplemental
40060 CA 10 03 2020 Fire Station 4
(FS4)
20-04426 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
Primary Narrative:
E4 T1 dispatched code 3 to the report of a water flow alarm, upon arrival E4 determined there was no hazard and cancelled
the balance. E4 made contact with the responsible party and advised them that their fire protection system needed to be
evaluated and repaired as soon as possible. E4 became available without further incident.
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NFIRS -1 Basic
40060 CA 11 20 2020 Fire Station 4
(FS4)
20-05211 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
Location Type
Census tract:
Street Address
Intersection
In Front Of
Rear Of
Adjacent To
Directions
US National Grid
3825 HIGUERA S-South
Number Prefix Street or Highway Street Type Suffix
San Luis Obispo CA 93401
Apt./Suite/Room City State Zip Code
Cross Street
Incident Type
735-Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
Aid Given Or Received
1 Mutual Aid Received
2 Auto. Aid Received
3 Mutual Aid Given
4 Auto. Aid Given
5 Other Aid Given
None
California
Their FDID Their
State
Their Incident Number
Dates and Times
Alarm 11 20 2020 09:56
Arrival 11 20 2020 10:02
Controlled
Last Unit
Cleared 11 20 2020 10:10
Shifts and Alarms
B FZ4
Shift
or
Platoon
Alarms District
Special Studies
9244 3 - No,
COVID
19 was
not a
factor
ID#Value
Actions Taken
86-Investigate
Primary Action Taken
63-Restore fire alarm system
Additional Action Taken
Resources
Apparatus or Personnel Module is used.
Apparatus Personnel
Suppression 1 3
EMS 0 0
Other 0 0
Resource counts include aid received
resources.
Estimated Dollar Losses and Values
Losses:Required for all fires if
known. Optional for all
non-fires.
None
Property:$
Contents:$
Pre-Incident Values: Optional None
Property:$
Contents:$
A
B
C
D
E1 E2
E3
F G1 G2
Page 1 of 6
Completed Modules
2 - Fire
3 - Structure Fire
4 - Civilian Fire Cas.
5 - Fire Service Cas.
6 - EMS
7 - HazMat
8 - Wildland Fire
9 - Apparatus
10 - Personnel
11 - Arson
Casualties None
Deaths Injuries
Fire
Service 0 0
Civilian 0 0
Detector
Required for Confined Fires
1 - Detector Alerted Occupants
2 - Detector Did Not Alert Them
3 - Unknown
Hazardous Materials Release
1 - Natural Gas
2 - Propane Gas
3 - Gasoline
4 - Kerosene
5 - Diesel Fuel / Fuel Oil
6 - Household Solvents
7 - Motor Oil
8 - Paint
0 - Other
None
Mixed Use Property
Not Mixed
10 - Assembly Use
20 - Education Use
33 - Medical Use
40 - Residential Use
51 - Row Of Stores
53 - Enclosed Mall
58 - Business and
Residential
59 - Office Use
60 - Industrial Use
63 - Military Use
65 - Farm Use
00 - Other Mixed Use
Property Use None
Structures
131 Church, Place of Worship
161 Restaurant or Cafeteria
162 Bar/Tavern or Nightclub
213 Elementary School, Kindegarten
215 High School, Junior High
241 College, Adult Education
311 Nursing Home
331 Hospital
341 Clinic, Clinic-Type Infirmary
342 Doctor/Dentist Office
361 Prison or Jail, Not Juvenile
419 1- or 2-Family Dwelling
429 MultiFamily Dwelling
439 Rooming/Boarding House
449 Commerical Hotel or Motel
459 Residential, Board and Care
464 Dormitory/Barracks
519 Food and Beverage Sales
539 Household Goods, Sales, Repairs
571 Gas or Service Station
579 Motor Vehicle/Boat Sales/Repairs
599 Business Office
615 Electric-Generating Plant
629 Laboratory/Science Laboratory
700 Manufacturing Plant
819 Livestock/Poultry Storage (Barn)
882 Non-Residential Parking Garage
891 Warehouse
Outside
124 Playground or Park
655 Crops or Orchard
669 Forest (Timberland)
807 Outdoor Storage Area
919 Dump or Sanitary Landfill
931 Open Land or Field
936 Vacant Lot
938 Graded/Cared for Plot of Land
946 Lake, River, Stream
951 Railroad Right-of-Way
960 Other Street
961 Highway/Divided Highway
962 Residential Street/Driveway
981 Construction Site
984 Industrial Plant Yard
Property Use:
000-Property Use, other
Description
Look up and enter a Property Use code and
description only if you have NOT checked a
Property Use box.
Owner
Local Option Person/Entity Type Business Name (if applicable)Phone Number
Mr., Ms., Mrs.First Name MI Last Name Suffix
Number Prefix Street or Highway Street Type Suffix
Post Office Box Apt./Suite/Room City
State Zip Code
Remarks:
E4 arrived to a vacant commercial build with construction taking place, no hazards found, alarm panel stated water flow, E4 reset
alarm at panel and reset was acknowledged, false alarm. sms
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Authorization
80947 80947 Fire Captain 11/21/2020
Officer In Charge ID Signature Position or Rank Assignment Date
80947 80947 Fire Captain 11/21/2020
Member Making Report ID Signature Position or Rank Assignment Date
M
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NFIRS -9 Apparatus or Resources
40060 CA 11 20 2020 Fire Station 4
(FS4)
20-05211 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
B
Apparatus/Resource Dates/Times Sent
Number
of People Apparatus Use Actions Taken
ID:E4
Type:11-Engine
Dispatch:11/20/2020 09:56
Arrival:11/20/2020 10:02
Clear:11/20/2020 10:10
Sent 3 Suppression
EMS
Other
86-Investigate
A
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NFIRS -10 Personnel
40060 CA 11 20 2020 Fire Station 4
(FS4)
20-05211 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
B
Apparatus/Resource Dates/Times Sent
Number
of People Apparatus Use Actions Taken
ID:E4
Type:11-Engine
Dispatch:11/20/2020 09:56
Arrival:11/20/2020 10:02
Clear:11/20/2020 10:10
Sent 3 Suppression
EMS
Other
86-Investigate
Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken
80947 Skove, Shayne Captain
25944 Child, Robert Engineer
14857 Barthel, Dustin Firefighter
A
Page 5 of 6
NFIRS -1S Supplemental
40060 CA 11 20 2020 Fire Station 4
(FS4)
20-05211 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
Primary Narrative:
E4 arrived to a vacant commercial build with construction taking place, no hazards found, alarm panel stated water flow, E4
reset alarm at panel and reset was acknowledged, false alarm. sms
A
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NFIRS -1 Basic
40060 CA 06 25 2024 Fire Station 4
(FS4)
24-03557 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
Location Type
Census tract:
Street Address
Intersection
In Front Of
Rear Of
Adjacent To
Directions
US National Grid
3825 HIGUERA S-South
Number Prefix Street or Highway Street Type Suffix
San Luis Obispo CA 93401
Apt./Suite/Room City State Zip Code
Cross Street
Incident Type
600-Good intent call, other
Aid Given Or Received
1 Mutual Aid Received
2 Auto. Aid Received
3 Mutual Aid Given
4 Auto. Aid Given
5 Other Aid Given
None
Their FDID Their
State
Their Incident Number
Dates and Times
Alarm 06 25 2024 14:39
Arrival 06 25 2024 14:42
Controlled
Last Unit
Cleared 06 25 2024 14:55
Shifts and Alarms
B FZ4
Shift
or
Platoon
Alarms District
Special Studies
9244 3 - No,
COVID
19 was
not a
factor
ID#Value
Actions Taken
86-Investigate
Primary Action Taken
Resources
Apparatus or Personnel Module is used.
Apparatus Personnel
Suppression 1 3
EMS 0 0
Other 0 0
Resource counts include aid received
resources.
Estimated Dollar Losses and Values
Losses:Required for all fires if
known. Optional for all
non-fires.
None
Property:$
Contents:$
Pre-Incident Values: Optional None
Property:$
Contents:$
A
B
C
D
E1 E2
E3
F G1 G2
Page 1 of 6
Completed Modules
2 - Fire
3 - Structure Fire
4 - Civilian Fire Cas.
5 - Fire Service Cas.
6 - EMS
7 - HazMat
8 - Wildland Fire
9 - Apparatus
10 - Personnel
11 - Arson
Casualties None
Deaths Injuries
Fire
Service 0 0
Civilian 0 0
Detector
Required for Confined Fires
1 - Detector Alerted Occupants
2 - Detector Did Not Alert Them
3 - Unknown
Hazardous Materials Release
1 - Natural Gas
2 - Propane Gas
3 - Gasoline
4 - Kerosene
5 - Diesel Fuel / Fuel Oil
6 - Household Solvents
7 - Motor Oil
8 - Paint
0 - Other
None
Mixed Use Property
Not Mixed
10 - Assembly Use
20 - Education Use
33 - Medical Use
40 - Residential Use
51 - Row Of Stores
53 - Enclosed Mall
58 - Business and
Residential
59 - Office Use
60 - Industrial Use
63 - Military Use
65 - Farm Use
00 - Other Mixed Use
Property Use None
Structures
131 Church, Place of Worship
161 Restaurant or Cafeteria
162 Bar/Tavern or Nightclub
213 Elementary School, Kindegarten
215 High School, Junior High
241 College, Adult Education
311 Nursing Home
331 Hospital
341 Clinic, Clinic-Type Infirmary
342 Doctor/Dentist Office
361 Prison or Jail, Not Juvenile
419 1- or 2-Family Dwelling
429 MultiFamily Dwelling
439 Rooming/Boarding House
449 Commerical Hotel or Motel
459 Residential, Board and Care
464 Dormitory/Barracks
519 Food and Beverage Sales
539 Household Goods, Sales, Repairs
571 Gas or Service Station
579 Motor Vehicle/Boat Sales/Repairs
599 Business Office
615 Electric-Generating Plant
629 Laboratory/Science Laboratory
700 Manufacturing Plant
819 Livestock/Poultry Storage (Barn)
882 Non-Residential Parking Garage
891 Warehouse
Outside
124 Playground or Park
655 Crops or Orchard
669 Forest (Timberland)
807 Outdoor Storage Area
919 Dump or Sanitary Landfill
931 Open Land or Field
936 Vacant Lot
938 Graded/Cared for Plot of Land
946 Lake, River, Stream
951 Railroad Right-of-Way
960 Other Street
961 Highway/Divided Highway
962 Residential Street/Driveway
981 Construction Site
984 Industrial Plant Yard
Property Use:
Description
Look up and enter a Property Use code and
description only if you have NOT checked a
Property Use box.
Owner
Local Option Person/Entity Type Business Name (if applicable)Phone Number
Mr., Ms., Mrs.First Name MI Last Name Suffix
Number Prefix Street or Highway Street Type Suffix
Post Office Box Apt./Suite/Room City
State Zip Code
Remarks:
E4 dispatched code 3 to the report of medical emergency. Upon arrival, E4 made contact with a subject who stated her shrub
needed oxygen. E4 determined that the subject was alert and oriented, had no medical need, subject did not appear to be UI,
cancelled the ambulance and advised the subject to only call 911 for medical emergencies, not plant emergencies. E4 became
available without further incident.
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Authorization
46955 Hoover, Nicholas Fire Captain Fire Station 4 06/26/2024
Officer In Charge ID Signature Position or Rank Assignment Date
46955 Hoover, Nicholas Fire Captain Fire Station 4 06/26/2024
Member Making Report ID Signature Position or Rank Assignment Date
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NFIRS -9 Apparatus or Resources
40060 CA 06 25 2024 Fire Station 4
(FS4)
24-03557 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
B
Apparatus/Resource Dates/Times Sent
Number
of People Apparatus Use Actions Taken
ID:E4
Type:11-Engine
Dispatch:06/25/2024 14:39
Arrival:06/25/2024 14:42
Clear:06/25/2024 14:55
Sent 3 Suppression
EMS
Other
A
Page 4 of 6
NFIRS -10 Personnel
40060 CA 06 25 2024 Fire Station 4
(FS4)
24-03557 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
B
Apparatus/Resource Dates/Times Sent
Number
of People Apparatus Use Actions Taken
ID:E4
Type:11-Engine
Dispatch:06/25/2024 14:39
Arrival:06/25/2024 14:42
Clear:06/25/2024 14:55
Sent 3 Suppression
EMS
Other
Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken
99552 Morrison, Keith Firefighter
25944 Child, Robert Engineer
46955 Hoover, Nicholas Captain
A
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NFIRS -1S Supplemental
40060 CA 06 25 2024 Fire Station 4
(FS4)
24-03557 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
Primary Narrative:
E4 dispatched code 3 to the report of medical emergency. Upon arrival, E4 made contact with a subject who stated her
shrub needed oxygen. E4 determined that the subject was alert and oriented, had no medical need, subject did not appear to be UI,
cancelled the ambulance and advised the subject to only call 911 for medical emergencies, not plant emergencies. E4 became
available without further incident.
A
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NFIRS -1 Basic
40060 CA 09 19 2025 Fire Station 1
(FS1)
25-05542 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
Location Type
Census tract:
Street Address
Intersection
In Front Of
Rear Of
Adjacent To
Directions
US National Grid
3825 HIGUERA S-South
Number Prefix Street or Highway Street Type Suffix
San Luis Obispo CA 93401
Apt./Suite/Room City State Zip Code
Cross Street
Incident Type
322-Motor vehicle accident with injuries (not extrication)
Aid Given Or Received
1 Mutual Aid Received
2 Auto. Aid Received
3 Mutual Aid Given
4 Auto. Aid Given
5 Other Aid Given
None
Their FDID Their
State
Their Incident Number
Dates and Times
Alarm 09 19 2025 01:10
Arrival 09 19 2025 01:16
Controlled
Last Unit
Cleared 09 19 2025 01:38
Shifts and Alarms
B FZ4
Shift
or
Platoon
Alarms District
Special Studies
9244 4 -
Unknown
ID#Value
Actions Taken
33-Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Primary Action Taken
Resources
Apparatus or Personnel Module is used.
Apparatus Personnel
Suppression 3 8
EMS 0 0
Other 0 0
Resource counts include aid received
resources.
Estimated Dollar Losses and Values
Losses:Required for all fires if
known. Optional for all
non-fires.
None
Property:$
Contents:$
Pre-Incident Values: Optional None
Property:$
Contents:$
A
B
C
D
E1 E2
E3
F G1 G2
Page 1 of 6
Completed Modules
2 - Fire
3 - Structure Fire
4 - Civilian Fire Cas.
5 - Fire Service Cas.
6 - EMS
7 - HazMat
8 - Wildland Fire
9 - Apparatus
10 - Personnel
11 - Arson
Casualties None
Deaths Injuries
Fire
Service 0 0
Civilian 0 0
Detector
Required for Confined Fires
1 - Detector Alerted Occupants
2 - Detector Did Not Alert Them
3 - Unknown
Hazardous Materials Release
1 - Natural Gas
2 - Propane Gas
3 - Gasoline
4 - Kerosene
5 - Diesel Fuel / Fuel Oil
6 - Household Solvents
7 - Motor Oil
8 - Paint
0 - Other
None
Mixed Use Property
Not Mixed
10 - Assembly Use
20 - Education Use
33 - Medical Use
40 - Residential Use
51 - Row Of Stores
53 - Enclosed Mall
58 - Business and
Residential
59 - Office Use
60 - Industrial Use
63 - Military Use
65 - Farm Use
00 - Other Mixed Use
Property Use None
Structures
131 Church, Place of Worship
161 Restaurant or Cafeteria
162 Bar/Tavern or Nightclub
213 Elementary School, Kindegarten
215 High School, Junior High
241 College, Adult Education
311 Nursing Home
331 Hospital
341 Clinic, Clinic-Type Infirmary
342 Doctor/Dentist Office
361 Prison or Jail, Not Juvenile
419 1- or 2-Family Dwelling
429 MultiFamily Dwelling
439 Rooming/Boarding House
449 Commerical Hotel or Motel
459 Residential, Board and Care
464 Dormitory/Barracks
519 Food and Beverage Sales
539 Household Goods, Sales, Repairs
571 Gas or Service Station
579 Motor Vehicle/Boat Sales/Repairs
599 Business Office
615 Electric-Generating Plant
629 Laboratory/Science Laboratory
700 Manufacturing Plant
819 Livestock/Poultry Storage (Barn)
882 Non-Residential Parking Garage
891 Warehouse
Outside
124 Playground or Park
655 Crops or Orchard
669 Forest (Timberland)
807 Outdoor Storage Area
919 Dump or Sanitary Landfill
931 Open Land or Field
936 Vacant Lot
938 Graded/Cared for Plot of Land
946 Lake, River, Stream
951 Railroad Right-of-Way
960 Other Street
961 Highway/Divided Highway
962 Residential Street/Driveway
981 Construction Site
984 Industrial Plant Yard
Property Use:
963-Street or road in
commercial area
Description
Look up and enter a Property Use code and
description only if you have NOT checked a
Property Use box.
Owner
Local Option Person/Entity Type Business Name (if applicable)Phone Number
Mr., Ms., Mrs.First Name MI Last Name Suffix
Number Prefix Street or Highway Street Type Suffix
Post Office Box Apt./Suite/Room City
State Zip Code
Remarks:
T1 arrived to find 1 vehicle off the roadway on its wheels against a block wall of a commercial building. T1 established command
and investigated. T1 found 1 pt with no need for extrication. See EPCR for medical care details. T1 found very minor damage to the
business landscaping and building. T1 advised dispatch to cancel E4 and B2 at battalion discretion. T1 advised dispatch there was no
need for building official. T1 stabilized the vehicle and ensured SLOPD had no further needs. T1 confirmed SLOPD would be making
contact with building responsible to advise of the incident and damage. T1 terminated command and cleared the scene without
further incident.
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Authorization
60045 Lokkart, Eric Fire Captain 09/19/2025
Officer In Charge ID Signature Position or Rank Assignment Date
60045 Lokkart, Eric Fire Captain 09/19/2025
Member Making Report ID Signature Position or Rank Assignment Date
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NFIRS -9 Apparatus or Resources
40060 CA 09 19 2025 Fire Station 1
(FS1)
25-05542 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
B
Apparatus/Resource Dates/Times Sent
Number
of People Apparatus Use Actions Taken
ID:BC2
Type:92-Chief officer car
Dispatch:09/19/2025 01:18
Arrival:09/19/2025 01:18
Clear:09/19/2025 01:19
Sent 1 Suppression
EMS
Other
92-Standby
ID:E4
Type:11-Engine
Dispatch:09/19/2025 01:10
Arrival:09/19/2025 01:18
Clear:
Sent 3 Suppression
EMS
Other
92-Standby
ID:T1
Type:12-Truck or aerial
Dispatch:09/19/2025 01:10
Arrival:09/19/2025 01:17
Clear:09/19/2025 01:38
Sent 4 Suppression
EMS
Other
33-Provide advanced life support (ALS)
A
Page 4 of 6
NFIRS -10 Personnel
40060 CA 09 19 2025 Fire Station 1
(FS1)
25-05542 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
B
Apparatus/Resource Dates/Times Sent
Number
of People Apparatus Use Actions Taken
ID:BC2
Type:92-Chief officer car
Dispatch:09/19/2025 01:18
Arrival:09/19/2025 01:18
Clear:09/19/2025 01:19
Sent 1 Suppression
EMS
Other
92-Standby
Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken
62800 MacDonald, John Battalion
Chief
ID:E4
Type:11-Engine
Dispatch:09/19/2025 01:10
Arrival:09/19/2025 01:18
Clear:
Sent 3 Suppression
EMS
Other
92-Standby
Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken
50826 Johnston, Kenneth Engineer
109136 Emerson, Luke Firefighter
44555 Hasch, Nathan Captain
ID:T1
Type:12-Truck or aerial
Dispatch:09/19/2025 01:10
Arrival:09/19/2025 01:17
Clear:09/19/2025 01:38
Sent 4 Suppression
EMS
Other
33-Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken
100068 Barkhimer, Jake Engineer
109138 Van De Walker, Gegi Firefighter
70100 Polkow, Matthew Engineer
60045 Lokkart, Eric Captain
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NFIRS -1S Supplemental
40060 CA 09 19 2025 Fire Station 1
(FS1)
25-05542 0
FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure
Primary Narrative:
T1 arrived to find 1 vehicle off the roadway on its wheels against a block wall of a commercial building. T1 established
command and investigated. T1 found 1 pt with no need for extrication. See EPCR for medical care details. T1 found very minor
damage to the business landscaping and building. T1 advised dispatch to cancel E4 and B2 at battalion discretion. T1 advised
dispatch there was no need for building official. T1 stabilized the vehicle and ensured SLOPD had no further needs. T1 confirmed
SLOPD would be making contact with building responsible to advise of the incident and damage. T1 terminated command and
cleared the scene without further incident.
Apparatus Narrative for E4:
None
A
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/12/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00250
Shifts or Platoon:C
Dispatch Point:35.248394,-
120.672417
Call Arrival:01/12/2026
08:24:21
Call Answered:01/12/2026
08:24:21
Call Created:01/12/2026
08:24:21
Alarm:01/12/2026
08:24:40
First Unit Arrival:01/12/2026
08:29:46
Incident Clear:01/12/2026
17:46:54
In Service:01/12/2026
17:34:20
Zone Number:FZ4
Dispatched Location:3825 HIGUERA South
City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00250 Incident Date:01/12/2026
Deploy NERIS Print Report
Details Reported by Dispatch
Dispatch Timeline
Location as Reported by Dispatch
Unit Response as Reported by Dispatch
Dispatch Unit Responses
Dispatch
Unit NERIS
ID
Dispatch
Unit Call
Sign
Dispatch
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Dispatch Unit
Enroute to
Scene Time
Dispatch
Unit on
Scene Time
Dispatch Unit
Incident Clear
Time
Dispatch Apparatus
or Resource In
Ser vice Date Time
FD0607908
6S006U016
T1 08:24:40 08:26:34 08:31:28 12:46:54 12:46:54
FD0607908
6S007U000
E4 08:24:40 08:26:30 08:30:56
FD0607908
6S008U002
E3 08:24:40 08:26:29 08:43:14
FD0607908
6S006U014
T2 08:24:40 08:26:27 08:33:45
FD0607908
6S006U019
BC3 08:24:40 08:28:35 08:29:46
FD0607908
6S006U025
CHIEF2 08:28:53 08:41:00
FD0607908
6S006U020
TNG1 08:27:47 08:31:39
FD0607908
6S006U022
PRV20 08:32:49
Page 1 of 12
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/12/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Date:01/12/2026 Incident Point:35.248394,-
120.672417
Incident ID:26-00250
Primary Incident Type:Fire - Structure Fire - Structural Involvement
Additional Incident Types:Hazardous Situation - Hazardous Materials -
Hazardous Material Release (Chemical from
Fixed Facility)
Response Mode To Scene:Code 3
Primary Station:Fire Station 1
(FS1)
Shifts or Platoon:C
Alarms:2 Fire Service Casualties / Rescues:0
People Present:Yes Civilian Casualties / Rescues:0
People Displaced:0 Animals Rescued:0
Displaced People Cause:Smoke; Fire
Alarm:01/12/2026
08:24:40
First Unit Arrival :01/12/2026
08:29:46
Command Established:01/13/2026
08:29:50
Sizeup Completed:01/13/2026
08:30:30
Incident Clear:01/18/2026
17:34:01
Zone Number:FZ4
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA
South
City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-
Location Use Type:Commercial - Office / Other Technical
Services
Incident Location In Use:Yes
Location Used as Intended:No
Incident Number:26-00250 Incident Date:01/12/2026
Dispatch
Unit NERIS
ID
Dispatch
Unit Call
Sign
Dispatch
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Dispatch Unit
Enroute to
Scene Time
Dispatch
Unit on
Scene Time
Dispatch Unit
Incident Clear
Time
Dispatch Apparatus
or Resource In
Ser vice Date Time
FD0607908
6S006U002
CHIEF 08:34:39
FD0607908
6S006U007
PRV21 08:38:09
FD0607908
6S006U003
PRV22 08:51:44
FD0607908
6S006U021
MR1 09:21:11 09:21:16
10:55:40 11:18:22
Incident Details
Incident Timeline
Incident Location
Incident Location Use
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/12/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Location Secondary Use:Industrial - Light
Incident Action Taken:Command and Control - Establish Incident
Command; Command and Control - Incident
Assessment Completed; Command and
Control - Notify Other Agencies; Command
and Control - PIO Assigned; Command and
Control - Safety Officer Assigned; Hazardous
Situation Mitigation - Decontamination;
Hazardous Situation Mitigation - Remove
Hazard; Hazardous Situation Mitigation - Take
Samples; Hazardous Situation Mitigation -
Atmospheric Monitoring (Interior);
Information Enforcement - Refer To Proper
AHJ; Investigation; Personnel Contamination
Reduction - On-Scene Contamination
Reduction; Personnel Contamination
Reduction - PPE Washed Post-Incident; Search
Structure - Door Initiated Search - During
Suppression; Search Structure - Door Initiated
Search - Post Suppression; Suppression -
Structural Fire Suppression - Interior;
Ventilation - Positive Pressure - Post
Suppression; Ventilation - Vertical - During
Suppression
Member Making Report - Signature:Hoover,
Nicholas
Officer in Charge - Signature:Gutierrez,
Armando
Member Making Report:46955 Officer in Charge:40667
Incident Number:26-00250 Incident Date:01/12/2026
Incident Actions
Incident Aid Given/Received
Aid Given / Received
Aid Direction Aid Type Aid Agency Name
Received Mutual / automatic aid in support of primary entity CALFIRE (40080)
Received Mutual / automatic aid in support of primary entity Morro Bay Fire Department (40040)
Received Mutual / automatic aid in support of primary entity Five Cities Fire Authority (40027)
Received Mutual / automatic aid in support of primary entity CALFIRE (40080)
Incident Authorization
Incident Narratives
Primary Narrative:****Sensitive information--- Don't release without consulting the Fire Chief and
or attorney before releasing****
C2 arrived at scene, and face to face communication with Higuera IC. C2
assumed command and assigned B3 to operations. A working incident was
declared and then followed by a 2nd alarm commercial request and full haz
mat response for probable involvement of Li-Ion batteries.
T1 arrived at scene and was assigned roof division with the objective of vertical
ventilation.
Training 1 arrived at scene and assigned Div Alpha with E3, E4, E21 working for
them.
All occupants were reported out of the building and communication to all of
confirmed victims out. B3405 arrived and was assigned Roof Division with T1
and T6645 assigned to them. Roof cut several holes to help with visibility.
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/12/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00250 Incident Date:01/12/2026
Prevention 20 arrived at scene and was assigned as a safety, and to conduct a
360. 360 report was unremarkable. Cal Fire Training Captain arrived to took
over as safety.
PG&E, SoCal Gas and city utilities arrived at scene, all utilities were controlled.
City building and code enforcement was requested and tied in with business
manager, along with P20.
2nd alarm resources assigned, 3470 Div Charlie to pump FDC, E6693 and 5392
assigned to Division Alpha.
HM1 and B3402 arrived at scene, B3402 was assigned as HazMat group
supervisor with prevention 21, and HM Tech Hutslar assigned to them. isolation
area was identified as the building and ICP suitable distance from building. Div
alpha confirmed knockdown and involvement of several Li-Ion batteries. IC
made an emergency notification for all personnel to keep PPE on and report to
gross decon after leaving IDLH to removed particulates per Haz Mat Group,
PAR conducted with all resources confirming the order.
Two additional engines were ordered, E5191 was cancelled prior to arrival,
E5392 was assigned to Division A so personnel could rotate out after several
work periods.
T2 was released and E40 requested to the scene for HazMat personnel.
HazMat group briefed all operational personnel on the HazMat plan to contain
the battery packs involved, see HazMat narrative. HazMat group assigned
Prevention 21 to ensure all personnel had appropriate decon procedures for
possible contaminated PPE. All personnel who entered into the fire area were
directed to gross decon with water, followed by agency specific PPE cleaning
procedures post battery fire exposure.
E5392, E3470, E6693, T6645 and T1 were released, all units removed ppe and
placed in sealed bags prior to leaving scene.
All division A units were reassigned to HazMat group, who carried out the
objective to contain the battery packs and confirm that the fire was
extinguished.
Chief 2 transitioned IC back to BC3 and was released.
Additional Narrative
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/12/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00250 Incident Date:01/12/2026
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E4 arrived on scene and met face to face with Higuera IC (BC3) and was given
assignment of fire attack. A key card was handed to E4 Captain to access locked
doors in the structure. E4 Captain had E4 FF pull a 2 1/2" to the glass door
entrance for a wye line operation. E4 operator worked on getting a supply line at
the closest hydrant on Higuera with the aid of E3 Engineer and CalFire BC.
E4 Captain requested E3 to assist with grabbing both wye lines while E4 entered
the main entrance to find access to the fire. The main open area on the west side
of the building where all the cubicles were located was all clear with slight haze. As
E4 Captain turned the corner, he noticed water on the ground from what appeared
to be an active sprinkler on the other side of the wall and backtracked to a locked
door. The key card was used to open the door and E4 was met with dark grey
smoke banked all the way to the floor. There was zero visibility and TIC was used to
assist in finding the seat of the fire. E4 and E3 made access in the room to locate
the fire. Locating the fire was challenging due to zero visibility and glass walls
making it challenging for the TIC to identify the fires location. As the two crews
progressed further into room, the temperature was increasing indicating we were
close to the seat of the fire. E4 eventually found the seat as the glass panes broke
and the TIC was able to identify its location. E4 was able to knockdown the fire and
E3 extinguished the fire as E4 had to back out due to low air warning.
E4 personnel was deconed several times after initial entry and subsequent entries
for salvage and lithium iron battery cleanup.
T1 arrived at scene and was given the assignment for vertical ventilation by BC3.
T1 set up aerial for roof access on the alpha side. T1 also threw a 35' ground ladder
on side alpha.
T1 was staffed with six personnel, two from medic rescue. Four of the six
personnel access the roof via the aerial and the remaining two crew MR1 members
stayed on the ground for support, adding and assisting with ground ladder
locations and rehab.
T1 made access to roof, roof was a saw tooth design construction.
T1 ladder was placed at the exterior wall and the high point of the saw tooth
design.
T1 crew utilized a 14' roof ladder to assist in descending to a safe location at the
bottom of the 8/12 pitched roof (roof was approx. 26'-30' long from top to
bottom).
T1 was notified of BC 3405 would be Roof Division.
Roof construction was 29-gauge metal, rib style roof with 1/2"-5/8" plywood
sheeting with approx. 20" TJI roof rafters with a 2' on center span.
Top half of metal roof was covered in a thin layer of moss making it very slippery.
T1 Captain and crew made our way near the South end (towards marketplace) of
the roof.
T1 requested a 24' ground ladder to be utilized as a roof ladder, from bottom of
saw tooth to top.
T1 cut an inspection hole to see construction material.
T1 fully extended 24' ladder. T1 crew cut multiple 4x4 holes and extended the
holes vertical as we made our way down the ladder.
T1 face to face with T2 Captain requesting another 24' ladder for egress on side
Alpha.
T1's crew bottles ran low, exited the roof for bottle exchange.
T1 returned to roof and extended vertical holes laterally.
BC 3405 Roof Division was reassigned and T1 assumed Roof Division.
T1 completed assignment and reported to med unit for EMS vitals evaluation.
T-2 arrived and was assigned 2 out. T-2 was setting up at the entry point and was
reassigned to RIC. FF-2 and PUMP-2 cached out the RIC complement near the entry
point. T-2 coordinated cutting access for an additional ladder to the Alpha side,
gaining access points around the building and tracking resources. T-2 also assisted
with rehab setup. T-2 was released for city coverage.
Hasch 18:55:13
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/12/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00250 Incident Date:01/12/2026
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BC3 arrived at scene, established Higuera IC, and reported a single story
commercial building with smoke showing. Initial RP at scene reported that lithium
batteries from a drone were possibly involved, and that all occupants were out of
the building and in a staging area at the back of the parking lot.
E4 was first due and assigned division A with a primary objective of determining
where the fire was and what resources were needed, the building area of the fire
was a large open space and smoke conditions made visibility poor.
T1 arrived at scene and was assigned roof division with the objective of vertical
ventilation.
Chief 2 arrived at scene and assumed IC, BC3 assigned operations. Chief 2 made a
working incident notification, requested a second alarm and a full HazMat
response.
E3, T2 and E21 arrived at scene and were assigned to division A . Division A
assigned T2 to RIC, accomplishing two out.
Prevention 20 arrived at scene and was assigned as a safety, and to conduct a 360.
360 report was unremarkable.
Training 1 arrived at scene and assumed division A from E4 captain.
Roof division reported a metal roof, and that they were prepared to cut a vent
hole. Division A concurred, and roof division opened the roof up. Division A
resources located the seat of the fire and began to extinguish it.
PG&E, SoCal Gas and city utilities arrived at scene, all utilities were controlled. City
building and code enforcement were requested, arrived at scene, and tied in with
Prevention 20, see Prevention 20 report.
Second alarm units began arriving. T6645 assigned to roof division, B3405
assumed roof division supervisor. E6693 assigned to division A. E3470 arrived and
was assigned to division C with an objective of pumping the fire sprinklers. BS62
assigned as rehab group, M52 assigned to support rehab group.
HM1 and B3402 arrived at scene, B3402 was assigned as HazMat group supervisor
with prevention 21 working for him.
Two additional engines were ordered, E5191 was cancelled prior to arrival, E5392
was assigned to Division A so personnel could rotate out after several work
periods.
Division A reported knockdown. Additional ventilation was conducted to allow the
possible hazardous material smoke to ventilate from the building. Division A
reported a primary and secondary all clear.
T2 was released and E40 requested to the scene for HazMat personnel.
HazMat group briefed all operational personnel on the HazMat plan to contain the
battery packs involved, see HazMat narrative. HazMat group assigned Prevention
21 to ensure all personnel had appropriate decon procedures for possible
contaminated PPE. All personnel who entered into the fire area were directed to
gross decon with water, followed by agency specific PPE cleaning procedures post
battery fire exposure.
E5392, E3470, E6693, T6645 and T1 were released.
All division A units were reassigned to HazMat group, who carried out the
objective to contain the battery packs and confirm that the fire was extinguished.
Chief 2 transitioned IC back to BC3 and was released.
Nick Hoover 20:30:54
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/12/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00250 Incident Date:01/12/2026
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E3, E21, E40, HM1, B3402, B3405 released.
Briefing was conducted by Chief 1 and Prevention 20 with the building owner on a
plan to transition the building back to the responsible party.
City building inspector and Prevention 20 secured the building and transitioned it
to the RP.
IC terminated, all units were released.
E3 arrived on scene and was assigned to assist E4 with fire attack. E3 engineer
assisted E4 with establishing a water supply. E3 Captain and FF stretched a
secondary attack line and advanced into the fire room. Once E3 engineer finished
assisting E4 with establishing a water supply he linked up with E3 Cpt. and E3 FF.
E3 assisted E4 with fire attack. Once the fire was extinguished E3 exited the fire
building and went through gross decon outside. E3 reported to rehab and awaited
further assignment. Once rehabbed E3 was assigned to make entry and collect
personnel effects of employees. Once the assignment was complete E3 went to
rehab. Once rehabbed E3 then assisted the Haz-Mat team with removing
hazardous material from the structure. Once All hazardous material was removed
E3 exited the structure and went through gross decon. E3 was released by the IC
and returned to the station for rehab and decon of personnel and equipment.
Training 1 arrived on scene with (1) one firefighter Emerson. Firefighter Emerson
was directed to attach to E-4 personnel. Training 1 donned PPE and made face to
face contact with IC @ICP.
IC advised Training 1 to assume Alpha division.
Alpha division initial resources included E4, E3, T2 and E21. E-4 and E-3 initiated
fire attack based on objectives. Attempts were made to meet objective of fire
suppression, primary and secondary search. Poor interior visibility once 20-30'
interior included moderate grey smoke banked down from 1-2' from floor. E-4
initiated fire attack at the nozzle as E3 backed up E4 progress of attempting to
locate and suppress fire. E21 remained two-out and T2 reassigned as RIC.
E4 required to exit structure for low air. E4 evacuated and E3 assumed nozzle line
for attack. Unable to find location of fire. E4 personnel returned interior with full
breathing air cylinders and E3 required evacuation for low air bottle. E21 advised
to move up hose line to back up E4. Alpha Div requested vertical ventilation. T1
was able to perform vertical ventilation. Visibility improved.
E4 was able to make progress and locate fire. Suppression was conducted with 1
3/4" hose line. Sprinkler heads open in fire room.
Limited exposure to fire room after IC advises of Lithium Ion fire and a possible
Haz Mat incident.
Div Alpha was assigned multiple units after fire suppression. E4 and E3 assigned
Rehab. Primary and secondary search were completed by E21 and Morro Bay
companies. Search was unremarkable and clear.
Division Alpha relieved by Haz Mat IC.
Captain Gonzalez 12:36:26
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/12/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00250 Incident Date:01/12/2026
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SYNOPSIS
This report documents the investigation into the origin and cause of a commercial
building fire that involved a lithium battery thermal runaway.
SOURCE OF ACTIVITY
On January 12, 2026, at approximately 0824, San Luis Obispo County Dispatch
received a 911 emergency call reporting smoke and flames seen at 3825 South
Higuera, San Luis Obispo, CA. 93401 in San Luis Obispo County.
At approximately 0825 hours, while working my regular schedule as the SLO Fire
Department (SLOFD) Fire Marshal (PREV20), I responded code 3 from my office at
SLOFD Station 1, 2160 Santa Barbara Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA. I arrived at the fire
scene at approximately 0838 hours and cleared it at approximately 1730 hours.
OBSERVATIONS/ACTIONS
Upon my arrival, I observed Battalion 3 (BC3), Truck 1 (T1), Engine 4 (E4), and
Engine 3 (E3) entering the 10,000-square-foot commercial structure to begin a fire
attack and ladder the roof for ventilation.
I observed faint smoke coming from the southeast (A-D corner) of the building. I
reported to the Higuera IC and was originally assigned to Safety; my role later
changed to Medical Group Supervisor. I conducted a 360-degree building
inspection and spoke with representatives from the ESAero business to confirm
that no one had medical needs. No medial needs were requested. I then walked to
nearby businesses and asked them to remain inside and turn off the HVAC due to
smoke drifting southeast from the building.
I contacted an SLO PD officer and asked whether we could expand the safety zone
to keep people out of harm's way from the smoke. SLO PD officers assisted in
expanding the perimeter. I then contacted the standby ambulance and confirmed
they were on the Tac 1 radio channel. I assisted in setting up a rehab location with
all necessary supplies.
After suppression efforts were effective, I was then assigned to the Fire
Investigations lead.
My investigation report is available in the Image Trend Fire Investigation reporting
system for further details.
INVESTIGATION
My investigation actions and findings are based on a scientific examination of the
fire's origin and cause.
Methodology
The methodology I utilized during this investigation consisted of identifying all
available data for origin determination, including witness accounts, an initial scene
assessment, development of a preliminary fire spread hypothesis, an in-depth
examination of the fire scene, reconstruction of the fire scene, development of a
final fire spread hypothesis, and identification of the fire’s origin.
I identified all available data for cause determination, including ignition sources,
fuel packages, oxidizers, and circumstances. I used all available resources to
develop fire-cause hypotheses and determine which best fit the credible data to
identify the cause of this fire.
During my investigation, I obtained witness statements. I conducted the interviews
in full uniform. The following is a summary of the statements I collected.
Systematic Approach
I began my investigation by systematically walking through the fire scene, from
exterior to interior, and gathering all available data to determine where and how
the fire started.
Joshua Daniel Fire
Marshal
13:40:55
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/12/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00250 Incident Date:01/12/2026
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Findings: Accidental, Battery thermal runaway based on witness statements and
physical evidence.
Unit Response
Incident Unit Responses
Unit NERIS ID
Unit
Call
Sign
Apparatus
ID
Apparatus
Action
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Unit
Enroute
to
Scene
Time
Unit on
Scene
Time
Unit
Incident
Clear
Time
Apparatus
or
Resource
In Ser vice
Date Time
FD06079086S006U016 T1 T1
Ventilation -
Vertical -
During
Suppression
08:24:40 08:26:34 08:31:28 12:46:54 12:46:54
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel
Name/ID
Personnel Rank Or
Grade
Personnel
Role
Personnel
Level
Personnel Time
In
Personnel Time
Out
Barrett, Richard Captain 01/12/2026
08:24:40
01/12/2026
12:46:54
Kraemer, Luke Firefighter 01/12/2026
08:24:40
01/12/2026
12:46:54
DeLeuw, Casey Engineer 01/12/2026
08:24:40
01/12/2026
12:46:54
Weis, Trevor Engineer 01/12/2026
08:24:40
01/12/2026
12:46:54
McClanahan,
Maren
Polkow, Matthew Fire Engineer
FD06079086S007U000 E4 E4
Suppression -
Structural Fire
Suppression -
Interior
08:24:40 08:26:30 08:30:56 16:59:00
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel Name/ID Personnel Rank Or Grade Personnel Role Personnel Level Personnel Time In
Greenelsh, Nathaniel Firefighter 01/12/2026 08:24:40
Sensenbach, Mickey Engineer 01/12/2026 08:24:40
Jeckell, Matthew Captain 01/12/2026 08:24:40
FD06079086S008U002 E3 E3
Suppression -
Structural Fire
Suppression -
Interior
08:24:40 08:26:29 08:43:14
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel Name/ID Personnel Rank Or Grade Personnel Role Personnel Level Personnel Time In
Renner, David Captain 01/12/2026 08:24:40
Johnston, Kenneth Engineer 01/12/2026 08:24:40
Kaperonis, George Firefighter 01/12/2026 08:24:40
FD06079086S006U014 T2 T2 Command
and Control -
Accountability
08:24:40 08:26:27 08:33:45
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/12/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00250 Incident Date:01/12/2026
Unit NERIS ID
Unit
Call
Sign
Apparatus
ID
Apparatus
Action
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Unit
Enroute
to
Scene
Time
Unit on
Scene
Time
Unit
Incident
Clear
Time
Apparatus
or
Resource
In Ser vice
Date Time
Officer
Assigned
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel Name/ID Personnel Rank Or Grade Personnel Role Personnel Level Personnel Time In
Robertson, Travis Engineer 01/12/2026 08:24:40
Hutslar, Dane Firefighter 01/12/2026 08:24:40
Hasch, Nathan Captain 01/12/2026 08:24:40
FD06079086S006U019 BC3 BC3
Command
and Control -
Establish
Incident
Command
08:24:40 08:28:35 08:29:46
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel Name/ID Personnel Rank Or Grade Personnel Role Personnel Level
Hoover, Nicholas Fire Captain
FD06079086S006U025 CHIEF2 CHIEF2
Command
and Control -
Establish
Incident
Command
08:28:53 08:41:00
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel Name/ID Personnel Rank Or Grade Personnel Role Personnel Level
Gutierrez, Armando Battalion Chief
FD06079086S006U020 TNG1 TNG1
Command
and Control -
Safety Officer
Assigned
08:27:47 08:31:39
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel Name/ID Personnel Rank Or Grade Personnel Role Personnel Level
Gonzalez, Steven Fire Captain
FD06079086S006U022 PRV20 PRV20
Command
and Control -
Safety Officer
Assigned
08:32:49
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel Name/ID Personnel Role Personnel Level
Daniel, Josh
FD06079086S006U002 CHIEF CHIEF
Command
and Control -
Establish
Incident
Command
08:34:39
FD06079086S006U007 PRV21 PRV21
Command
and Control -
Safety Officer
Assigned
08:38:09
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/12/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Fire Location Type:Structure Fire Investigation Needed:Yes
Fire Water Supply:Hydrant
Greater 500
Fire Investigation Type:Investigated On
Scene Resource
Fire Progression Evident:Yes Fire Arrival Condition:Smoke Showing
Fire Floor Of Origin:1 Fire Room Of Origin Type:Office
Fire Damage Type:Moderate
Damage
Structure Fire Cause:Battery / Power Storage
Smoke Alarm Presence:Present Fire Alarm Presence:Present
Smoke Alarm Type:Hardwired Fire Alarm Type:Automatic
Smoke Alarm Working:Yes Fire Alarm Operation:Operated -
Alerted
Occupant(s)
Smoke Alarm Operation:Operated -
Alerted
Occupant(s)
Other Alarm Presence:Not Applicable
Fire Suppression Presence:Present
CSST Ignition Source:No
Incident Number:26-00250 Incident Date:01/12/2026
Unit NERIS ID
Unit
Call
Sign
Apparatus
ID
Apparatus
Action
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Unit
Enroute
to
Scene
Time
Unit on
Scene
Time
Unit
Incident
Clear
Time
Apparatus
or
Resource
In Ser vice
Date Time
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel Name/ID Personnel Role Personnel Level
Bliss, Matheson
Fire Details
Structure Fire
Casualty/Rescue
People Involved
Risk Reduction
Fire Suppression
Fire Suppression Types
Fire Suppression Type
Dry Pipe Sprinkler System
Emerging Hazards
Electric Hazards
Electric Hazards Type
Electric Hazards
Target
Electric Hazards
Suppression Types
Electric Hazards
Reignition
Energy Storage System - Battery
(Electro-Chemical)
Unknown Suppression With Water Only No
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/12/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Haz Sit Disposition:Completed Fire
Service Only
Buildings Evacuated:1
Incident Number:26-00250 Incident Date:01/12/2026
Power Generation Hazards
Powergen Hazards Type
Not Applicable
Hazardous Situation
Chemicals
Chemical
Name
Chemical
DOT Class
Chemical
Release
Occured
Hazsit Chemical
Release
Estimated
Amount
Released
Units
Physical
State When
Released
Released
Into
Cause of
Release
Hydrogen
fluoride
Corrosives Yes 530000 Gas - Cubic
Foot
Gas Air Cause
Under
Investigatio
n
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/14/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00301
Shifts or Platoon:A
Dispatch Point:35.248394,-
120.672417
Call Arrival:01/14/2026
16:06:43
Call Answered:01/14/2026
16:06:43
Call Created:01/14/2026
16:06:43
Alarm:01/14/2026
16:07:14
First Unit Arrival:01/14/2026
16:13:01
Incident Clear:01/14/2026
17:58:10
In Service:01/14/2026
16:08:22
Zone Number:FZ4
Dispatched Location:3825 HIGUERA South
City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00301 Incident Date:01/14/2026
Deploy NERIS Print Report
Details Reported by Dispatch
Dispatch Timeline
Location as Reported by Dispatch
Unit Response as Reported by Dispatch
Dispatch Unit Responses
Dispatch
Unit NERIS
ID
Dispatch
Unit Call
Sign
Dispatch
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Dispatch Unit
Enroute to
Scene Time
Dispatch
Unit on
Scene Time
Dispatch Unit
Incident Clear
Time
Dispatch Apparatus
or Resource In
Ser vice Date Time
FD0607908
6S007U000
E4 16:07:14 16:08:41 16:13:13 17:55:34 17:55:34
FD0607908
6S006U006
BC2 16:07:14 16:09:00 16:13:01 17:45:58 17:45:58
FD0607908
6S006U014
T2 16:07:14 16:09:09 16:11:52 16:11:52
FD0607908
6S006U016
T1 16:07:14 16:09:16 16:14:20 16:18:50 16:18:50
FD0607908
6S008U002
E3 16:07:14 16:08:33 16:21:57 17:55:42 17:55:42
FD0607908
6S006U007
PRV21 16:12:47 16:19:00 17:58:10 17:58:10
FD0607908
6S006U022
PRV20 16:12:47 16:19:00 17:58:10 17:58:10
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/14/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Date:01/14/2026 Incident Point:35.248394,-
120.672417
NERIS Incident ID:FD06079086|26
-
00301|1768406
803
Incident ID:26-00301
Primary Incident Type:Hazardous Situation - Hazard Nonchemical -
Electrical Hazard / Short Circuit
Response Mode To Scene:Code 3
Primary Station:Fire Station 4
(FS4)
Shifts or Platoon:A
Alarm:01/14/2026
16:07:14
First Unit Arrival :01/14/2026
16:13:01
Incident Clear:01/14/2026
17:58:10
Zone Number:FZ4
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA
South
City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-
Location Use Type:Industrial - Light
Incident Location In Use:Yes
Location Used as Intended:Yes
Incident Action Taken:Hazardous Situation Mitigation - Remove
Hazard
Member Making Report - Signature:Williams,
Joseph
Officer in Charge - Signature:MacDonald,
John
Member Making Report:92335 Officer in Charge:62800
Incident Number:26-00301 Incident Date:01/14/2026
Dispatch
Unit NERIS
ID
Dispatch
Unit Call
Sign
Dispatch
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Dispatch Unit
Enroute to
Scene Time
Dispatch
Unit on
Scene Time
Dispatch Unit
Incident Clear
Time
Dispatch Apparatus
or Resource In
Ser vice Date Time
FD0607908
6S006U025
CHIEF2 16:14:58 16:15:07 17:58:10 17:58:10
Incident Details
Incident Timeline
Incident Location
Incident Location Use
Incident Actions
Incident Authorization
Incident Narratives
Primary Narrative:1st alarm was dispatched to the above location for a structure fire. While
enroute, dispatch updated information that fire was located in a barrel outside
the structure and assignment was reduced to BC2, E4, and E3. BC2 arrived on
scene and assumed command. E4 was assigned 360 size up. Incident was at a
location of previous incident 2 days prior where lithium-ion batteries had been
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/14/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00301 Incident Date:01/14/2026
damaged by fire and stored in 55 gallon drums. E4 was met by staff who
reported a barrel drum had been on fire and gone out. E4 made access to the
patio area where barrels were being stored and found a single barrel with an
approximately 6 inch flame coming from a hole in the top. E4 isolated the area
and pulled a hose line for possible extension and ventilated the area with
power fan. E3 was assigned to assess the barrel for possible Haz mat. Upon
conferring with resources on and off scene, E3 was able to determine that a
water/salt solution could be applied to the material inside the barrel to safely
cool and extinguish the fire. Water and salt solution was applied inside the
barrel and material was successfully cooled and extinguished. All units
remained on scene for another 30 minutes to ensure the barrel in question
remained static and all heat had completely dissipated. Command was
terminated, all units were released and cleared from scene.
Additional Narrative
Additional Narratives
Authored
By
Authored
Date
Engine 3 arrived on scene and was assigned to Recon by IC. Hazmat 46 contacted Engine 4
and noted one barrel containing a lithium ion battery was producing heat and flame from
vented hole.
Hazmat 46 confirmed the barrel was heated to 250+ degrees on thermal camera
indicating the lithium ion battery was in thermal runaway.
HM46 and Prev21 decided to cool the barrel with water and place battery in a brine
solution with 2lbs of salt.
Approx. 30 gallons of water was placed into drum, and temperature was approximately at
100+ degrees. Salt was added to the drum and thermal camera indicated drum remained
at 90 degrees for the remainder of the incident. HM46 and Prevention 21 informed IC the
hazard had been mitigated with brine solution.
Nason 09:37:05
Unit Response
Incident Unit Responses
Unit NERIS ID
Unit
Call
Sign
Apparatus
ID
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Unit
Enroute to
Scene
Time
Unit on
Scene
Time
Unit
Incident
Clear
Time
Apparatus or
Resource In
Service Date
Time
FD06079086S007U000 E4 E4 16:07:14 16:08:41 16:13:13 17:55:34 17:55:34
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel
Name/ID
Personnel Rank Or
Grade
Personnel
Role
Personnel
Level
Personnel Time
In
Personnel Time
Out
Renner, David Captain 01/14/2026
16:07:14
01/14/2026
17:55:34
Williams, Joseph Engineer 01/14/2026
16:07:14
01/14/2026
17:55:34
Kaperonis,
George Firefighter 01/14/2026
16:07:14
01/14/2026
17:55:34
FD06079086S006U006 BC2 BC2 16:07:14 16:09:00 16:13:01 17:45:58 17:45:58
FD06079086S006U014 T2 T2 16:07:14 16:09:09 16:11:52 16:11:52
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/14/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Haz Sit Disposition:Released To
Property
Owner
Buildings Evacuated:1
Incident Number:26-00301 Incident Date:01/14/2026
Unit NERIS ID
Unit
Call
Sign
Apparatus
ID
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Unit
Enroute to
Scene
Time
Unit on
Scene
Time
Unit
Incident
Clear
Time
Apparatus or
Resource In
Service Date
Time
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel
Name/ID
Personnel Rank Or
Grade
Personnel
Role
Personnel
Level
Personnel Time
In
Personnel Time
Out
Flatos, Alec Captain 01/14/2026
16:07:14
01/14/2026
16:11:52
DeLeuw, Casey Firefighter 01/14/2026
16:07:14
01/14/2026
16:11:52
Joy, Cullen Engineer 01/14/2026
16:07:14
01/14/2026
16:11:52
FD06079086S006U016 T1 T1 16:07:14 16:09:16 16:14:20 16:18:50 16:18:50
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel
Name/ID
Personnel Rank Or
Grade
Personnel
Role
Personnel
Level
Personnel Time
In
Personnel Time
Out
Robertson, Travis Engineer 01/14/2026
16:07:14
01/14/2026
16:18:50
Doolin, Luke Engineer 01/14/2026
16:07:14
01/14/2026
16:18:50
Morrison, Keanu Firefighter 01/14/2026
16:07:14
01/14/2026
16:18:50
Pratt, Jason Captain 01/14/2026
16:07:14
01/14/2026
16:18:50
FD06079086S008U002 E3 E3 16:07:14 16:08:33 16:21:57 17:55:42 17:55:42
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel
Name/ID
Personnel Rank Or
Grade
Personnel
Role
Personnel
Level
Personnel Time
In
Personnel Time
Out
King, John Engineer 01/14/2026
16:07:14
01/14/2026
17:55:42
Nason, William Captain 01/14/2026
16:07:14
01/14/2026
17:55:42
Martin, Ted Firefighter 01/14/2026
16:07:14
01/14/2026
17:55:42
FD06079086S006U007 PRV21 PRV21 16:12:47 16:19:00 17:58:10 17:58:10
FD06079086S006U022 PRV20 PRV20 16:12:47 16:19:00 17:58:10 17:58:10
FD06079086S006U025 CHIEF2 CHIEF2 16:14:58 16:15:07 17:58:10 17:58:10
Casualty/Rescue
People Involved
Hazardous Situation
Chemicals
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/14/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00301 Incident Date:01/14/2026
Chemical
Name
Chemical
DOT Class
Chemical
Release
Occured
Hazsit Chemical
Release
Estimated
Amount
Released
Units
Physical
State When
Released
Released
Into
Cause of
Release
Lithium Flammable
Solids
Yes 0 Gas - Cubic
Foot
Gas Air Unintenti
onal
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/15/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00326
Shifts or Platoon:A
Dispatch Point:35.248394,-
120.672417
Call Arrival:01/15/2026
19:32:23
Call Answered:01/15/2026
19:32:23
Call Created:01/15/2026
19:32:23
Alarm:01/15/2026
19:33:07
First Unit Arrival:01/15/2026
19:38:14
Incident Clear:01/15/2026
22:22:02
In Service:01/29/2026
22:22:02
Zone Number:FZ4
Dispatched Location:3825 HIGUERA South
City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00326 Incident Date:01/15/2026
Deploy NERIS Print Report
Details Reported by Dispatch
Dispatch Timeline
Location as Reported by Dispatch
Unit Response as Reported by Dispatch
Dispatch Unit Responses
Dispatch
Unit NERIS
ID
Dispatch
Unit Call
Sign
Dispatch
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Dispatch Unit
Enroute to
Scene Time
Dispatch
Unit on
Scene Time
Dispatch Unit
Incident Clear
Time
Dispatch Apparatus
or Resource In
Ser vice Date Time
FD0607908
6S007U000
E4 19:33:07 19:35:29 19:40:00 19:48:40 19:48:40
FD0607908
6S008U002
E3 19:35:48 19:38:14 22:22:02 22:22:02
FD0607908
6S006U006
BC2 19:35:11 19:42:40
FD0607908
6S006U016
T1 20:12:08 20:12:14 20:19:45 22:15:01 22:15:01
FD0607908
6S006U007
PRV21 20:20:56 20:42:48
FD0607908
6S006U002
CHIEF 20:46:12
FD0607908
6S006U004
INFO1 21:31:17
Incident Details
Page 1 of 5
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/15/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Date:01/15/2026 Incident Point:35.248394,-
120.672417
Incident ID:26-00326
Primary Incident Type:Hazardous Situation - Investigation - Smoke
Investigation
Response Mode To Scene:Code 3
Primary Station:Fire Station 4
(FS4)
Shifts or Platoon:A
Fire Service Casualties / Rescues:0
People Present:Yes Civilian Casualties / Rescues:0
Alarm:01/15/2026
19:33:07
First Unit Arrival :01/15/2026
19:38:14
Incident Clear:01/15/2026
22:22:02
Zone Number:FZ4
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA
South
City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-
Location Use Type:Industrial - Light
Incident Location In Use:No
Incident Location Vacancy Cause:State of
Damage /
Decay
Incident Action Taken:Suppression - Outside Fire Suppression - Fire
Control Extinguishment
Member Making Report - Signature:MacDonald,
John
Officer in Charge - Signature:MacDonald,
John
Member Making Report:62800 Officer in Charge:62800
Incident Number:26-00326 Incident Date:01/15/2026
Incident Timeline
Incident Location
Incident Location Use
Incident Actions
Incident Aid Given/Received
Aid Given / Received
Aid Direction Aid Type Aid Agency Name
Received Mutual / automatic aid in support of primary entity CALFIRE (40080)
Incident Authorization
Incident Narratives
Primary Narrative:E3 was dispatched to the above location for a report of a smell of smoke in the
area, and some smoke seen in the area. BC 2 responded and requested E4
respond to the incident. On arrival, BC 2 assumed command of the incident and
had E4 check the area. E3 donned PPE and SCBAs and assessed the barrels that
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/15/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00326 Incident Date:01/15/2026
had previously been producing smoke from those that had lithium-Ion
batteries stored in them. The barrel in question, had a heat signature that
showed 110 degrees. The barrel was no longer smoking, and I made the
decision to have E3 back out of the area to a safe location approximately 70
feet away from where the barrels were being stored. The plan was to monitor
the location for another 15 minutes and then turn the scene over to the
security company that was providing 24-hour fire watch. E4 was released, and
E3 and BC 2 remained at the scene to watch the area and rehab E3's PPE.
While E3 crew was putting their gear away, another barrel began emitting
smoke. The smoke was going straight up, and the wind was calm. The smoke
column then moved toward where E3 was parked and the Captain on E3 was
exposed to the smoke. He began moving away from and out of the smoke
while coughing from the exposure. Once I witnessed this, I request his crew to
treat E3 Captain in an area farther away from where he was first standing. I
requested an ambulance and two additional units (T1 and E4). I requested all
units respond up wind and we moved both E3 and the BC vehicle to a safer
location approximately 200 feet from the barrels. SLAS arrived and
transported E3 Captain with the FF/PM to continue treatment. E3 engineer left
the scene and headed to the ED to meet with E3 captain. I then requested HM
1 with a full hazmat response, Chief 1, and an emergency callback. The acting
deputy chief and emergency manager also responded.
When T1 and E4 arrived at scene, crews expanded the exclusion zones, and
SLOPD assisted with closing off two driveways to the parking lot. As IC my
primary objection was to isolate the area and deny entry until HM 1 arrived.
Once HM 1 arrived they were advised of the incident and updated on what had
been done over the last two days. Multiple HazMat Specialists assessed the
situation, and it was determined that the best course of action and safest
option would be to monitor the barrels and not make any further entry into the
area until a private hazmat company could respond and properly dispose of the
batteries. During the time the hazmat team was on site the barrels did emit
smoke two more times.
HM 1 was released from this incident and E4 and BC 2 remained at scene in a
safe distance to monitor the barrels. After multiple hours, the barrels did not
have any further reactions. The scene was then turned over to the property
owner and private security company that was providing a 24 hour fire watch. E4
was released, Higuera IC was terminated, BC 2 went available.
Additional Narrative
Additional Narratives
E4 arrived on scene to find during the investigation phase of the incident. E4 was assigned to survey the area north of
the dispatched location to check for possible smoke production. E4 patrolled the area up to Prado Rd. with no smoke
found. BC2 and units on scene had found the source of the smoke and advised could handle with units on scene. E4 was
released from incident and returned to quarters.
E4 was requested back to the scene by BC2 and responded C3 to the incident. E4 arrived on scene and was assigned to
isolate and evacuate the area surrounding the incident. Upon completion of task, E4 met with units on scene and was
briefed on incident objectives going forward.
After briefing, E4 was assigned to make entry to the patio area containing the barrels producing the smoke and mitigate
the hazard by adding a salt brine solution to any barrels meeting the requirements for intervention as outlined in the
briefing. E4 crew members donned full PPE with SCBA, ventilated the area with power fan and made entry with charged
hose line. E4 completed the assignment as instructed and surveyed the conditions of the barrels and patio area.
E4 crew exited the patio area and met with units on scene at the ICP for report on conditions of the patio area and
barrels and debrief.
E4 remained on scene to return equipment back to service and assist with monitoring the area for approximately 30
minutes. E4 was then released from incident by BC2 and completed assignment.
Unit Response
Incident Unit Responses
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/15/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Haz Sit Disposition:Released to
Private Agency
Buildings Evacuated:0
Incident Number:26-00326 Incident Date:01/15/2026
Unit NERIS ID
Unit
Call
Sign
Apparatus
ID
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Unit
Enroute to
Scene
Time
Unit on
Scene
Time
Unit
Incident
Clear
Time
Apparatus or
Resource In
Service Date
Time
FD06079086S007U000 E4 E4 19:33:07 19:35:29 19:40:00 19:48:40 19:48:40
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel
Name/ID
Personnel Rank Or
Grade
Personnel
Role
Personnel
Level
Personnel Time
In
Personnel Time
Out
Williams, Joseph Engineer 01/15/2026
19:33:07
01/15/2026
19:48:40
Renner, David Captain 01/15/2026
19:33:07
01/15/2026
19:48:40
Kaperonis,
George Firefighter 01/15/2026
19:33:07
01/15/2026
19:48:40
FD06079086S008U002 E3 E3 19:35:48 19:38:14 22:22:02 22:22:02
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel Name/ID Personnel Rank Or Grade Personnel Role Personnel Level Personnel Time Out
King, John Engineer 01/15/2026 22:22:02
Martin, Ted Firefighter 01/15/2026 22:22:02
Nason, William Captain 01/15/2026 22:22:02
FD06079086S006U006 BC2 BC2 19:35:11 19:42:40
FD06079086S006U016 T1 T1 20:12:08 20:12:14 20:19:45 22:15:01 22:15:01
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel
Name/ID
Personnel Rank Or
Grade
Personnel
Role
Personnel
Level
Personnel Time
In
Personnel Time
Out
Pratt, Jason Captain 01/15/2026
20:12:08
01/15/2026
22:15:01
Morrison, Keanu Firefighter 01/15/2026
20:12:08
01/15/2026
22:15:01
Weis, Trevor Engineer 01/15/2026
20:12:08
01/15/2026
22:15:01
Doolin, Luke Engineer 01/15/2026
20:12:08
01/15/2026
22:15:01
FD06079086S006U007 PRV21 PRV21 20:20:56 20:42:48
FD06079086S006U002 CHIEF CHIEF 20:46:12
FD06079086S006U004 INFO1 INFO1 21:31:17
Casualty/Rescue
People Involved
Hazardous Situation
Chemicals
Page 4 of 5
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/15/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00326 Incident Date:01/15/2026
Chemical
Name
Chemical
DOT Class
Chemical
Release
Occured
Hazsit Chemical
Release
Estimated
Amount
Released
Units
Physical
State When
Released
Released
Into
Cause of
Release
Hydrogen
sulfide
Flammable
Solids
Yes 2 Gas - Cubic
Meter
Gas Air Cause
Under
Investigatio
n
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/16/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00328
Shifts or Platoon:A
Dispatch Point:35.248394,-
120.672417
Call Arrival:01/16/2026
03:44:02
Call Answered:01/16/2026
03:44:02
Call Created:01/16/2026
03:44:02
Alarm:01/16/2026
03:45:08
First Unit Arrival:01/16/2026
03:55:47
Incident Clear:01/16/2026
04:20:29
In Service:01/16/2026
03:46:45
Zone Number:FZ4
Dispatched Location:3825 HIGUERA South
City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Date:01/16/2026 Incident Point:35.248394,-
120.672417
NERIS Incident ID:FD06079086|26
-
00328|1768535
042
Incident ID:26-00328
Primary Incident Type:Public Service - Citizen Assist - Citizen Assist /
Service Call
Response Mode To Scene:Code 2
Primary Station:Fire Station 4
(FS4)
Shifts or Platoon:A
Incident Number:26-00328 Incident Date:01/16/2026
Deploy NERIS Print Report
Details Reported by Dispatch
Dispatch Timeline
Location as Reported by Dispatch
Unit Response as Reported by Dispatch
Dispatch Unit Responses
Dispatch
Unit NERIS
ID
Dispatch
Unit Call
Sign
Dispatch
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Dispatch Unit
Enroute to
Scene Time
Dispatch
Unit on
Scene Time
Dispatch Unit
Incident Clear
Time
Dispatch Apparatus
or Resource In
Ser vice Date Time
FD0607908
6S007U000
E4 03:45:08 03:48:24 03:55:47 04:20:29 04:20:29
Incident Details
Page 1 of 3
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/16/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Alarm:01/16/2026
03:45:08
First Unit Arrival :01/16/2026
03:55:47
Incident Clear:01/16/2026
04:20:29
Zone Number:FZ4
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA
South
City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-
Location Use Type:Industrial - Light
Incident Location In Use:Yes
Location Used as Intended:Yes
Incident Action Taken:Hazardous Situation Mitigation - Remove
Hazard
Member Making Report - Signature:Renner, David Officer in Charge - Signature:Renner, David
Member Making Report:73250 Officer in Charge:73250
Incident Number:26-00328 Incident Date:01/16/2026
Incident Timeline
Incident Location
Incident Location Use
Incident Actions
Incident Authorization
Incident Narratives
Primary Narrative:E4 responded code 2 to given address for a report of smoke coming from a 55
gallon drum. This is a response from a previous incident of a lithium battery
fire. A few days prior multiple lithium batteries caught on fire at this site and
were removed once extinguished. The batteries were placed in 55 gallon
drums, moved to the exterior and filled with water and salt. Since then the
batteries inside the barrels have been reigniting with fire and smoke seen. E4,
E3 and BC2 were at this site earlier in the night for the same reason. A security
guard was informed to watch the seen and call 911 if the barrels reignite. E4
arrived on scene and found no smoke or fire. E4 evaluated the barrels and
found one of them with half the water gone. It appears that one of the
batteries had reignited boiling most of the water out of the barrel. E4 donned
full PPE, extended a hose line to the barrel and filled it back with water. The
barrel was checked with a thermal imaging camera and minimal heat was
present. No further hazard was present, E4 informed the security guard to call
back if another barrel started smoking again. E4 cleared the scene and
returned.
Unit Response
Incident Unit Responses
Unit NERIS ID
Unit
Call
Sign
Apparatus
ID
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Unit
Enroute to
Scene
Time
Unit on
Scene
Time
Unit
Incident
Clear Time
Apparatus or
Resource In
Ser vice Date
Time
FD06079086S007U000 E4 E4 03:45:08 03:48:24 03:55:47 04:20:29 04:20:29
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/16/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00328 Incident Date:01/16/2026
Unit NERIS ID
Unit
Call
Sign
Apparatus
ID
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Unit
Enroute to
Scene
Time
Unit on
Scene
Time
Unit
Incident
Clear Time
Apparatus or
Resource In
Ser vice Date
Time
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel
Name/ID
Personnel Rank Or
Grade
Personnel
Role
Personnel
Level
Personnel Time
In
Personnel Time
Out
Kaperonis,
George Firefighter 01/16/2026
03:45:08
01/16/2026
04:20:29
Renner, David Captain 01/16/2026
03:45:08
01/16/2026
04:20:29
Williams, Joseph Engineer 01/16/2026
03:45:08
01/16/2026
04:20:29
Casualty/Rescue
People Involved
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/16/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00329
Shifts or Platoon:A
Dispatch Point:35.248394,-
120.672417
Call Arrival:01/16/2026
05:07:12
Call Answered:01/16/2026
05:07:12
Call Created:01/16/2026
05:07:12
Alarm:01/16/2026
05:07:46
First Unit Arrival:01/16/2026
05:16:19
Incident Clear:01/16/2026
05:29:49
In Service:01/16/2026
05:09:13
Zone Number:FZ4
Dispatched Location:3825 HIGUERA South
City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Date:01/16/2026 Incident Point:35.248394,-
120.672417
NERIS Incident ID:FD06079086|26
-
00329|1768540
032
Incident ID:26-00329
Primary Incident Type:Public Service - Citizen Assist - Citizen Assist /
Service Call
Response Mode To Scene:Code 2
Primary Station:Fire Station 4
(FS4)
Shifts or Platoon:A
Incident Number:26-00329 Incident Date:01/16/2026
Deploy NERIS Print Report
Details Reported by Dispatch
Dispatch Timeline
Location as Reported by Dispatch
Unit Response as Reported by Dispatch
Dispatch Unit Responses
Dispatch
Unit NERIS
ID
Dispatch
Unit Call
Sign
Dispatch
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Dispatch Unit
Enroute to
Scene Time
Dispatch
Unit on
Scene Time
Dispatch Unit
Incident Clear
Time
Dispatch Apparatus
or Resource In
Ser vice Date Time
FD0607908
6S007U000
E4 05:07:46 05:11:04 05:16:19 05:29:49 05:29:49
Incident Details
Page 1 of 3
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/16/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Alarm:01/16/2026
05:07:46
First Unit Arrival :01/16/2026
05:16:19
Incident Clear:01/16/2026
05:29:49
Zone Number:FZ4
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA
South
City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-
Location Use Type:Industrial - Light
Incident Location In Use:Yes
Location Used as Intended:Yes
Incident Action Taken:Hazardous Situation Mitigation - Remove
Hazard
Member Making Report - Signature:Renner, David Officer in Charge - Signature:Renner, David
Member Making Report:73250 Officer in Charge:73250
Incident Number:26-00329 Incident Date:01/16/2026
Incident Timeline
Incident Location
Incident Location Use
Incident Actions
Incident Authorization
Incident Narratives
Primary Narrative:E4 responded code 2 to given address for a report of smoke coming from a 55
gallon drum. This is a response from a previous incident of a lithium battery
fire. A few days prior multiple lithium batteries caught on fire at this site and
were removed once extinguished. The batteries were placed in 55 gallon
drums, moved to the exterior and filled with water and salt. Since then the
batteries inside the barrels have been reigniting with fire and smoke seen. E4,
E3 and BC2 were at this site earlier in the night for the same reason. A security
guard was informed to watch the seen and call 911 if the barrels reignite. E4
arrived on scene and found no smoke or fire. E4 evaluated the barrels and
found one of them with half the water gone. It appears that one of the
batteries had reignited boiling most of the water out of the barrel. E4 donned
full PPE, extended a hose line to the barrel and filled it back with water. The
barrel was checked with a thermal imaging camera and minimal heat was
present. No further hazard was present, E4 informed the security guard to call
back if another barrel started smoking again. E4 cleared the scene and
returned.
Unit Response
Incident Unit Responses
Unit NERIS ID
Unit
Call
Sign
Apparatus
ID
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Unit
Enroute to
Scene
Time
Unit on
Scene
Time
Unit
Incident
Clear Time
Apparatus or
Resource In
Ser vice Date
Time
FD06079086S007U000 E4 E4 05:07:46 05:11:04 05:16:19 05:29:49 05:29:49
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Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/16/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00329 Incident Date:01/16/2026
Unit NERIS ID
Unit
Call
Sign
Apparatus
ID
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Unit
Enroute to
Scene
Time
Unit on
Scene
Time
Unit
Incident
Clear Time
Apparatus or
Resource In
Ser vice Date
Time
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel
Name/ID
Personnel Rank Or
Grade
Personnel
Role
Personnel
Level
Personnel Time
In
Personnel Time
Out
Kaperonis,
George Firefighter 01/16/2026
05:07:46
01/16/2026
05:29:49
Renner, David Captain 01/16/2026
05:07:46
01/16/2026
05:29:49
Williams, Joseph Engineer 01/16/2026
05:07:46
01/16/2026
05:29:49
Casualty/Rescue
People Involved
Page 3 of 3
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/16/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00335
Shifts or Platoon:B
Dispatch Point:35.248394,-
120.672417
Call Arrival:01/16/2026
08:51:24
Call Answered:01/16/2026
08:51:24
Call Created:01/16/2026
08:51:24
Alarm:01/16/2026
08:51:59
First Unit Arrival:01/16/2026
08:58:54
Incident Clear:01/16/2026
12:45:22
In Service:01/16/2026
12:45:22
Zone Number:FZ4
Dispatched Location:3825 HIGUERA South
City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Date:01/16/2026 Incident Point:35.248394,-
120.672417
Incident ID:26-00335
Incident Number:26-00335 Incident Date:01/16/2026
Deploy NERIS Print Report
Details Reported by Dispatch
Dispatch Timeline
Location as Reported by Dispatch
Unit Response as Reported by Dispatch
Dispatch Unit Responses
Dispatch
Unit NERIS
ID
Dispatch
Unit Call
Sign
Dispatch
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Dispatch Unit
Enroute to
Scene Time
Dispatch
Unit on
Scene Time
Dispatch Unit
Incident Clear
Time
Dispatch Apparatus
or Resource In
Ser vice Date Time
FD0607908
6S007U000
E4 08:51:59 08:53:41 08:58:54 12:45:22 12:45:22
FD0607908
6S006U006
BC2 08:52:46 08:54:49 08:59:52
FD0607908
6S006U020
TNG1 08:55:59 09:00:01
FD0607908
6S008U002
E3 09:02:58
FD0607908
6S006U016
T1 09:04:26 09:05:03 09:14:17
Incident Details
Page 1 of 3
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/16/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Primary Incident Type:No Emergency - Good Intent - Smoke From
Nonhostile Source (Smoke Scare)
Response Mode To Scene:Code 3
Primary Station:Fire Station 4
(FS4)
Shifts or Platoon:B
People Present:Yes
Alarm:01/16/2026
08:51:59
First Unit Arrival :01/16/2026
08:58:54
Incident Clear:01/16/2026
12:45:22
Zone Number:FZ4
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA
South
City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-
Location Use Type:Commercial - Office / Other Technical
Services
Incident Location In Use:No
Incident Location Vacancy Cause:State of
Damage /
Decay
Incident Action Taken:Investigation
Member Making Report - Signature:Hoover,
Nicholas
Officer in Charge - Signature:MacDonald,
John
Member Making Report:46955 Officer in Charge:62800
Incident Number:26-00335 Incident Date:01/16/2026
Incident Timeline
Incident Location
Incident Location Use
Incident Actions
Incident Authorization
Incident Narratives
Primary Narrative:E4 BC2 dispatched code 3 to the report of smoke coming from containment
barrels from a previous structure fire. Upon arrival, E4 established Higuera IC
and reported light smoke showing from the outside patio area where the
containment barrels had been staged. BC2 arrived and assumed command, T1
requested for two out. Upon T-1 arrival, E4 and FF made entry on SCBA to the
exterior patio to determine if there was a hazard. No smoke was showing,
containment barrels were still full of medium and water, no hazard. Thermal
imager revealed one barrel had an exterior temperature of 135 deg F, but no
smoke or steam was rising from the open top barrel. E4 cleared, BC2 remained
at scene to monitor with several additional smoke or steam events that
stopped on their own.
Unit Response
Incident Unit Responses
Page 2 of 3
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/16/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Haz Sit Disposition:Completed Fire
Service Only
Buildings Evacuated:0
Incident Number:26-00335 Incident Date:01/16/2026
Unit NERIS ID
Unit
Call
Sign
Apparatus
ID
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Unit
Enroute to
Scene
Time
Unit on
Scene
Time
Unit
Incident
Clear Time
Apparatus or
Resource In
Service Date
Time
FD06079086S007U000 E4 E4 08:51:59 08:53:41 08:58:54 12:45:22 12:45:22
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel
Name/ID
Personnel Rank Or
Grade
Personnel
Role
Personnel
Level
Personnel Time
In
Personnel Time
Out
Johnston,
Kenneth Engineer 01/16/2026
08:51:59
01/16/2026
12:45:22
McClanahan,
Maren Firefighter 01/16/2026
08:51:59
01/16/2026
12:45:22
Hoover, Nicholas Captain 01/16/2026
08:51:59
01/16/2026
12:45:22
FD06079086S006U006 BC2 BC2 08:52:46 08:54:49 08:59:52
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel Name/ID Personnel Role Personnel Level
MacDonald, John
FD06079086S006U020 TNG1 TNG1 08:55:59 09:00:01
FD06079086S008U002 E3 E3 09:02:58
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel Name/ID Personnel Rank Or Grade Personnel Role Personnel Level Personnel Time In
King, John Engineer 01/16/2026 09:02:58
Gatton, Christopher Captain 01/16/2026 09:02:58
Hicks, Judson Firefighter 01/16/2026 09:02:58
FD06079086S006U016 T1 T1 09:04:26 09:05:03 09:14:17
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel Name/ID Personnel Rank Or Grade Personnel Role Personnel Level Personnel Time In
Weis, Trevor Engineer 01/16/2026 09:04:26
Williams, Joseph Engineer 01/16/2026 09:04:26
Lokkart, Eric Captain 01/16/2026 09:04:26
Emerson, Luke Firefighter 01/16/2026 09:04:26
Casualty/Rescue
People Involved
Hazardous Situation
Page 3 of 3
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/16/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00351
Shifts or Platoon:B
Dispatch Point:35.248394,-
120.672417
Call Arrival:01/16/2026
17:27:05
Call Answered:01/16/2026
17:27:05
Call Created:01/16/2026
17:27:05
Alarm:01/16/2026
17:28:50
First Unit Arrival:01/16/2026
17:37:40
Incident Clear:01/16/2026
17:51:15
In Service:01/16/2026
17:51:15
Zone Number:FZ4
Dispatched Location:3825 HIGUERA South
City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Date:01/16/2026 Incident Point:35.248394,-
120.672417
NERIS Incident ID:FD06079086|26
-
00351|1768584
425
Incident ID:26-00351
Primary Incident Type:No Emergency - Good Intent - Smoke From
Nonhostile Source (Smoke Scare)
Response Mode To Scene:Code 3
Incident Number:26-00351 Incident Date:01/16/2026
Deploy NERIS Print Report
Details Reported by Dispatch
Dispatch Timeline
Location as Reported by Dispatch
Unit Response as Reported by Dispatch
Dispatch Unit Responses
Dispatch
Unit NERIS
ID
Dispatch
Unit Call
Sign
Dispatch
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Dispatch Unit
Enroute to
Scene Time
Dispatch
Unit on
Scene Time
Dispatch Unit
Incident Clear
Time
Dispatch Apparatus
or Resource In
Ser vice Date Time
FD0607908
6S007U000
E4 17:28:50 17:30:56 17:37:40 17:51:15 17:51:15
FD0607908
6S006U006
BC2 17:30:55 17:33:25 17:41:50 17:41:51 17:41:51
Incident Details
Page 1 of 3
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/16/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Primary Station:Fire Station 4
(FS4)
Shifts or Platoon:B
Alarm:01/16/2026
17:28:50
First Unit Arrival :01/16/2026
17:37:40
Incident Clear:01/16/2026
17:51:15
Zone Number:FZ4
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA
South
City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-
Location Use Type:Commercial - Office / Other Technical
Services
Incident Location In Use:No
Incident Location Vacancy Cause:State of
Damage /
Decay
Incident Action Taken:Investigation
Member Making Report - Signature:Hoover,
Nicholas
Officer in Charge - Signature:Hoover,
Nicholas
Member Making Report:46955 Officer in Charge:46955
Incident Number:26-00351 Incident Date:01/16/2026
Incident Timeline
Incident Location
Incident Location Use
Incident Actions
Incident Authorization
Incident Narratives
Primary Narrative:E4 dispatched code 3 to the report of smoke and possible fire showing from
containment barrels at a previous structure fire location. Upon arrival, E4
reported nothing showing, BC2 arrived and monitored with E4, no smoke was
visible. Several responses to the same location throughout the day, no action
was taken during any of those incidents while the containment barrels off
gassed damaged and burned battery material. All units available without
incident.
Unit Response
Incident Unit Responses
Unit NERIS ID
Unit
Call
Sign
Apparatus
ID
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Unit
Enroute to
Scene
Time
Unit on
Scene
Time
Unit
Incident
Clear Time
Apparatus or
Resource In
Ser vice Date
Time
FD06079086S007U000 E4 E4 17:28:50 17:30:56 17:37:40 17:51:15 17:51:15
Page 2 of 3
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:01/16/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00351 Incident Date:01/16/2026
Unit NERIS ID
Unit
Call
Sign
Apparatus
ID
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Unit
Enroute to
Scene
Time
Unit on
Scene
Time
Unit
Incident
Clear Time
Apparatus or
Resource In
Ser vice Date
Time
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel
Name/ID
Personnel Rank Or
Grade
Personnel
Role
Personnel
Level
Personnel Time
In
Personnel Time
Out
Hoover, Nicholas Captain 01/16/2026
17:28:50
01/16/2026
17:51:15
McClanahan,
Maren Firefighter 01/16/2026
17:28:50
01/16/2026
17:51:15
Johnston,
Kenneth Engineer 01/16/2026
17:28:50
01/16/2026
17:51:15
FD06079086S006U006 BC2 BC2 17:30:55 17:33:25 17:41:50 17:41:51 17:41:51
Casualty/Rescue
People Involved
Page 3 of 3
Incident Location:12424 LOS OSOS Valley Incident Date:02/01/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00688
Shifts or Platoon:C
Dispatch Point:35.246314,-
120.682503
Call Arrival:02/01/2026
03:03:43
Call Answered:02/01/2026
03:03:43
Call Created:02/01/2026
03:03:43
Alarm:02/01/2026
03:05:05
First Unit Arrival:02/01/2026
03:13:22
Incident Clear:02/01/2026
03:18:21
In Service:02/01/2026
03:18:21
Zone Number:FZ4
Dispatched Location:12424 LOS OSOS Valley
City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Date:02/01/2026 Incident Point:35.246314,-
120.682503
NERIS Incident ID:FD06079086|26
-
00688|1769943
823
Incident ID:26-00688
Primary Incident Type:No Emergency - False Alarm - Accidental
Alarm
Response Mode To Scene:Code 3
Incident Number:26-00688 Incident Date:02/01/2026
Deploy NERIS Print Report
Details Reported by Dispatch
Dispatch Timeline
Location as Reported by Dispatch
Unit Response as Reported by Dispatch
Dispatch Unit Responses
Dispatch Unit NERIS
ID
Dispatch
Unit Call
Sign
Dispatch
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Dispatch
Unit Enroute
to Scene
Time
Dispatch
Unit on
Scene Time
Dispatch
Unit
Incident
Clear Time
Dispatch
Apparatus or
Resource In
Service Date
Time
FD06079086S006U016 T1 03:05:05
FD06079086S007U000 E4 03:08:05 03:11:20 03:13:22 03:18:21 03:18:21
Incident Details
Page 1 of 3
Incident Location:12424 LOS OSOS Valley Incident Date:02/01/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Primary Station:Fire Station 4
(FS4)
Shifts or Platoon:C
Alarm:02/01/2026
03:05:05
First Unit Arrival :02/01/2026
03:13:22
Incident Clear:02/01/2026
03:18:21
In Service Date Time:02/01/2026
03:18:21
Zone Number:FZ4
Incident Location:12424 LOS
OSOS Valley
City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-
Location Use Type:Commercial - Vehicle Fueling / Charging
Station
Incident Location In Use:Yes
Location Used as Intended:Yes
Incident Action Not Taken:No Incident Found
Member Making Report - Signature:Polkow,
Matthew
Officer in Charge - Signature:Polkow,
Matthew
Member Making Report:70100 Officer in Charge:70100
Incident Number:26-00688 Incident Date:02/01/2026
Incident Timeline
Incident Location
Incident Location Use
Incident Actions
Incident Authorization
Incident Narratives
Primary Narrative:Engine 4 found an employee at the gas station, and he was cooking and set of
the alarm system on accident. He then reset his alarm system. Engine 4 found
no smoke or issues inside the building with the alarm system in service.
Engine 4 returned to service.
Unit Response
Incident Unit Responses
Unit NERIS ID
Unit
Call
Sign
Apparatus
ID
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Unit
Enroute to
Scene
Time
Unit on
Scene
Time
Unit
Incident
Clear Time
Apparatus or
Resource In
Ser vice Date
Time
FD06079086S006U016 T1 T1 03:05:05
Page 2 of 3
Incident Location:12424 LOS OSOS Valley Incident Date:02/01/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00688 Incident Date:02/01/2026
Unit NERIS ID
Unit
Call
Sign
Apparatus
ID
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Unit
Enroute to
Scene
Time
Unit on
Scene
Time
Unit
Incident
Clear Time
Apparatus or
Resource In
Ser vice Date
Time
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel Name/ID Personnel Rank Or Grade Personnel Role Personnel Level Personnel Time In
Woods, Mitchell Captain 02/01/2026 03:05:05
Weis, Trevor Engineer 02/01/2026 03:05:05
Kraemer, Luke Engineer 02/01/2026 03:05:05
DeLeuw, Casey Firefighter 02/01/2026 03:05:05
FD06079086S007U000 E4 E4 03:08:05 03:11:20 03:13:22 03:18:21 03:18:21
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel
Name/ID
Personnel Rank Or
Grade
Personnel
Role
Personnel
Level
Personnel Time
In
Personnel Time
Out
Sensenbach,
Mickey Engineer 02/01/2026
03:08:05
02/01/2026
03:18:21
Polkow, Matthew Captain 02/01/2026
03:08:05
02/01/2026
03:18:21
Greenelsh,
Nathaniel Firefighter 02/01/2026
03:08:05
02/01/2026
03:18:21
Casualty/Rescue
People Involved
Page 3 of 3
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:02/13/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00967
Shifts or Platoon:C
Dispatch Point:35.248394,-
120.672417
Call Arrival:02/13/2026
07:35:32
Call Answered:02/13/2026
07:35:32
Call Created:02/13/2026
07:35:32
Alarm:02/13/2026
07:38:32
First Unit Arrival:02/13/2026
07:45:57
Incident Clear:02/13/2026
08:07:01
In Service:02/13/2026
08:07:01
Zone Number:FZ4
Dispatched Location:3825 HIGUERA South
City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Date:02/13/2026 Incident Point:35.248394,-
120.672417
NERIS Incident ID:FD06079086|26
-
00967|1770996
932
Incident ID:26-00967
Primary Incident Type:Public Service - Alarms (Non Medical) - Fire /
Smoke Alarm
Response Mode To Scene:Code 3
Primary Station:Fire Station 4
(FS4)
Shifts or Platoon:C
Incident Number:26-00967 Incident Date:02/13/2026
Deploy NERIS Print Report
Details Reported by Dispatch
Dispatch Timeline
Location as Reported by Dispatch
Unit Response as Reported by Dispatch
Dispatch Unit Responses
Dispatch
Unit NERIS
ID
Dispatch
Unit Call
Sign
Dispatch
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Dispatch Unit
Enroute to
Scene Time
Dispatch
Unit on
Scene Time
Dispatch Unit
Incident Clear
Time
Dispatch Apparatus
or Resource In
Ser vice Date Time
FD0607908
6S007U000
E4 07:38:32 07:40:20 07:45:57 08:07:01 08:07:01
Incident Details
Page 1 of 3
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:02/13/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Alarm:02/13/2026
07:38:32
First Unit Arrival :02/13/2026
07:45:57
Incident Clear:02/13/2026
08:07:01
In Service Date Time:02/13/2026
08:07:01
Zone Number:FZ4
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA
South
City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-
Location Use Type:Commercial - Office / Other Technical
Services
Incident Location In Use:No
Incident Location Vacancy Cause:New
Construction /
Remodel
Incident Action Taken:Investigation
Member Making Report - Signature:Renner, David Officer in Charge - Signature:Renner, David
Member Making Report:73250 Officer in Charge:73250
Incident Number:26-00967 Incident Date:02/13/2026
Incident Timeline
Incident Location
Incident Location Use
Incident Actions
Incident Authorization
Incident Narratives
Primary Narrative:E4 responded code 3 to the dispatched address for a report of a fire alarm
activation. E4 arrived on scene at a commercial building and found multiple
employees standing outside. E4 made contact with a property management
representative on scene which informed the crew that they are remodeling the
building and that demolition crews were inside working when the alarm
activated. E4 donned full PPE including SCBA and made access into the
structure. E4 found no evidence of heat, smoke or fire inside the structure. E4
found one smoke detector had activated in the electrical room. E4 used a TIC
and 4 gas monitor and continued to search the structure with negative
findings. E4 exited the structure and informed the property management
representative that there was no hazard found inside. E4 turned the building
over to the onsite rep and cleared the scene.
Unit Response
Incident Unit Responses
Unit NERIS ID
Unit
Call
Sign
Apparatus
ID
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Unit
Enroute to
Scene
Time
Unit on
Scene
Time
Unit
Incident
Clear Time
Apparatus or
Resource In
Ser vice Date
Time
FD06079086S007U000 E4 E4 07:38:32 07:40:20 07:45:57 08:07:01 08:07:01
Page 2 of 3
Incident Location:3825 HIGUERA South Incident Date:02/13/2026
Incident City, State, Postal Code:San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Incident Number:26-00967 Incident Date:02/13/2026
Unit NERIS ID
Unit
Call
Sign
Apparatus
ID
Unit
Dispatch
Time
Unit
Enroute to
Scene
Time
Unit on
Scene
Time
Unit
Incident
Clear Time
Apparatus or
Resource In
Ser vice Date
Time
Incident Unit Response Personnel
Personnel
Name/ID
Personnel Rank
Or Grade
Personnel
Role
Personnel
Level
Personnel
Time In
Personnel
Time Out
Personnel
Hours Spent
Sensenbach,
Mickey Engineer 02/13/2026
07:38:32
02/13/2026
08:07:01 0.47
Greenelsh,
Nathaniel Firefighter 02/13/2026
07:38:32
02/13/2026
08:07:01 0.47
Renner, David Captain 02/13/2026
07:38:32
02/13/2026
08:07:01 0.47
Casualty/Rescue
People Involved
Page 3 of 3
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From:Kelly Ferguson <kelly.ferguson@esaero.com>
Sent:Friday, September 22, 2023 8:19 AM
To:Foster, Dylan
Cc:Anthony Cash; Trevor Foster; Brenda G. Moore
Subject:RE: City of San Luis Obispo Environmental Compliance Inspection Follow Up
Attachments:20230922_Class IIndustrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Survey.pdf
Hi Dylan,
Please see updated documents, let me know if there is anything else you need. Thank you.
Best regards,
Kelly
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Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 8:46 AM
To: Kelly Ferguson <kelly.ferguson@esaero.com>
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Subject: RE: City of San Luis Obispo Environmental Compliance Inspection Follow Up
Kelly,
Thanks for sharing this. On the bottom of page 2, there is information missing regarding floor drains and or/process
wastewater.
Confirm the selection?
2
Thanks!
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Public Utilities
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From: Kelly Ferguson <kelly.ferguson@esaero.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 3:18 PM
To: Foster, Dylan <dfoster@slocity.org>
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Subject: RE: City of San Luis Obispo Environmental Compliance Inspection Follow Up
Dylan,
Please see aƩached survey for our new Higuera facility. If you have any quesƟons, please feel free to contact me. Thank you.
Best regards,
Kelly
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Subject: RE: City of San Luis Obispo Environmental Compliance Inspection Follow Up
Kelly,
Thanks for the info.
Can you please complete the attached survey for the new facility? The bottom of page (2) is where you’ll stop if there
are no floor drains present in the warehouse space and no process wastewater is being discharged to the sewer.
3
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From: Kelly Ferguson <kelly.ferguson@esaero.com>
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To: Foster, Dylan <dfoster@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: City of San Luis Obispo Environmental Compliance Inspection Follow Up
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Dylan,
Thank you for the update.
Our new facility at Higuera has office space and warehouse space. We will be doing the same processes over there.
Manufacturing the same items. I don’t know if there are drains inside the warehouse, I will have to look. We s Ɵll would not be
using them for anything, as all our equipment and machines are self-contained. The only Hazardous waste we have would be
coolant and we take that to the Hazmat drop off on a regular basis.
Best regards,
Kelly
Kelly Ferguson
Facility Lead
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From: Foster, Dylan <dfoster@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 3, 2023 2:21 PM
To: Kelly Ferguson <kelly.ferguson@esaero.com>
Subject: City of San Luis Obispo Environmental Compliance Inspection Follow Up
Kelly,
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Following up on our conversation during the inspection regarding sealing up the (2) floor drains the facility on Sueldo
Street. I’m having the discussion with the other folks in my program on Tuesday of next week and will have more
information for you at that time.
Another question – does the ESAero facility on South Higuera Street have a similar operation to Sueldo Street, or are
there just offices at that location?
Thanks!
Dylan Foster
Environmental Compliance Inspector
Public Utilities
E dfoster@slocity.org
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Phone Number(805) 275-1053Est NameEMPIRICAL SYSTEMS AEROSPACE
Facility AddressFacility AddressSAN LUIS OBISPOFacility Address3580 SUELDO ST Facility Address93401
CERS ID10438273Establishment IDFA0014755 Serial noDA7822324 Date09/24/2025
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Phone Number(805) 275-1053Est NameEmpirical Systems Aerospace Inc
Facility AddressFacility AddressSAN LUIS OBISPOFacility Address3825 S HIGUERA ST Facility Address93401
CERS IDEstablishment IDFA18308 Serial noDA7831448 Date12/01/2025
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MS Comments/VLPlease visit https://myhealthdepartment.com/ca-san-luis-county/customCart#!customCart?rand=1771515796736 (SLO
County Environmental Health Services Online portal) to pay permit invoice, or contact them at 805/781/5544.
Facility has active temporary EPA ID number for this location for management of large quantity of waste generated during
January 2026 fire. Apply for permanent EPA ID number for routinely generated waste moving forward.
Initial site visit 12/1/25. Facility added to HWG program based upon set up of hazardous waste containers and processes
taking place at this location. Inspection report emailed 2/19/26.
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29 January 2026
Mr. Josh Daniel, M.P.A., Fire Marshal
Ms. Matheson Bliss, Hazardous Materials Coordinator
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO FIRE DEPARTMENT
2160 Santa Barbara Avenue via email –JDaniel@slocity.org
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 mbliss@slocity.org
RE: SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE INSPECTION REPORTS –
EMPIRICAL SYSTEMS AEROSPACE, INC. (ESAero)
3825 SOUTH HIGUERA STREET and 3534 EMPLEO STREET, SLO CA
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION
Dear Fire Marshal and Ms. Bliss,
Thank you for your time, consideration, and focus to assist ESAero with the incident itself and the
aftermath of the unfortunate event that occurred on Monday, 12 January 2026. We all appreciate
the level of collaboration, as it reflects both the City’s direction and ESAero’s obligation to address
these serious and important items in a transparent and lawful manner. Unfortunately, given the
circumstances, our ability to immediately resolve the items noted in the 01 and 02 December 2025
SLOFD Fire Inspection Reports has been severely hampered. As noted in the previous extension
request, dated 23 December 2025, some of the noted items have been resolved, e.g., signage to the
Fire Alarm Control Panel and the addition of the facility to the Hazardous Waste Generator
Program under CUPA permit. We continue to work diligently with our consultant team to correct
the balance.
As you know, ESAero’s priority is to return the manufacturing portion of the S. Higuera facility to
full operations as soon as practicably possible, while fully resolving the corrections. To that end,
environmental sampling/testing and cleaning has been on-going and will continue until your
department, et al. inspect and, ultimately, deem the facility approved for reoccupation. The office
portion of the facility will be the next priority, while we continue to pursue the resolution of
inspection items.
I understand that your inspection schedule is dependent upon ESAero’s receipt of the final test
results in the manufacturing area of the S. Higuera facility. That inspection is tentatively scheduled
for either Thursday, 05 February or Friday, 06 February. Inspections of both the S. Higuera and
Empleo sites are anticipated to occur on Thursday, February 12 to review the status of outstanding
items, as well as current operations. Below is an overview of our activities to better assess the
situation and establish realistic expectations.
SOUTH HIGUERA FACILITY
• The Manufacturing Area – This area of the facility should be ready from an
environmental perspective for your inspection on 05/06 February. We are currently
working with our electrical engineer and structural engineer to design a festoon electrical
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system 1 to permanently resolve the extension cords that previously powered the work
stations. This aspect necessarily includes design, procurement, and installation of the new
system. While the consulting engineers are designing a code compliant system and
preparing plans and calculations, accordingly, to expedite the installation, we will ultimately
prepare an as-built application to submit to the Community Development
Department/Building Division.
With regards to the Inspection Room. Our consulting Fire Protection Engineers (FPE) are
preparing an analysis and recommendations for the appropriate fire suppression system for
this room and its contents. This report should be available on or before the proposed 05/06
February inspection. Our goal is to retain a design/build C-10 & C-16 fire sprinkler
contractor, who will prepare the plans based upon the FPE’s recommendations. Again, this
system could be installed and operationally tested by SLOFD with a subsequent lodging of
an as-built application or, if time allows a more traditional permit process.
The Layup Room design is also being analyzed/peer reviewed by our structural engineer,
electrical engineer, FPE, and mechanical engineer. We have asked our team to make the
manufacturing area and the Inspection Room the priorities for now but anticipate that the
Layup Room would be processed as a traditional permit application, although we would
request an expedited plan check review.
• The Office Area – Again, the focus has squarely been on the manufacturing area, but the
next priority is the office area and the adjacent Annex, where the fire originated. The plan
is to perform environmental testing and waste classification, removal the flooring, cubicles,
and related materials as well as office amenities, perform cleaning as required, and then
complete environmental testing that will be submitted to your department before
scheduling a re-occupancy inspection.
EMPLEO FACILITY
The consultant team is actively working on the tasks noted below that will not only address the
SLOFD’s Inspection Report items but assist ESAero to make an informed decision whether this
building is physically and economically suitable for their purposes.
• The architects are analyzing the occupancy of the building in addition to the disposition of
the sea/storage containers, i.e., setbacks, requisite building parking spaces, separation and
working with FPEs, accordingly.
• The structural engineer has determined that the existing structure can, in fact,
accommodate the weight of a sprinkler system, therefore,
• The sprinkler contractor is currently assessing the building, accordingly, to provide a cost
estimate for installation, which would necessarily include tying into the water main, the
addition of a BFP, alarm, etc.
• The FPEs are assessing the existing battery storage cabinets to determine proper spacing,
venting, etc.
1 Festoon electrical systems are overhead wiring setups used for powering equipment, etc. that
typically consist of a series of suspended cable or tracks, while allowing flexible movement of the
electrical connections.
OASIS ASSOCIATES, INC.
29 January 2026
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With that said, on ESAero’s behalf, I am respectfully requesting an extension of one month – to
mid-March to continue our on-going efforts to adequately resolve the inspection items. Please let
me know if you have any questions or would like to discuss this request in greater detail.
Yours respectfully,
OASIS ASSOCIATES, INC.
C.M. Florence, AICP Agent
EMPIRICAL SYSTEMS AEROSPACE, INC.
c: T. Foster, COO
J. Fagundo, CIO
B. Steyaert, DOM
K. Ferguson, FL
R. Harris, Interim Fire Chief
T. Tway, CDD Director
I. Livingston, Interim CBO
25-0099
City of San Luis Obispo, Fire Department, 2160 Santa Barbara Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401-5240, 805.781.7380, slocity.org
Subject
Response to Extension Request – ESAero Facilities
February 6th, 2026
C.M. Florence, AICP
Oasis Associates, Inc.
3427 Miguelito Court
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
On behalf of:
Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero)
RE: Response to Request for Extension – SLOFD Fire Inspection Reports
3825 South Higuera Street; 3534 Empleo Street; 3580 Sueldo Street
San Luis Obispo, California
Ms. Florence,
The City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department has reviewed the January 29, 2026, request
submitted by Oasis Associates on behalf of Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero)
requesting a one-month extension of time to resolve outstanding violations identified in the
December 1 and December 2, 2025, Fire Inspection Reports.
After careful review, the request for extension is denied.
This determination is made pursuant to the authority of the California Fire Code (CFC) as
adopted and amended by the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code (SLOMC), Title 15, and is
based on the current life-safety conditions, the unresolved status of multiple inspection
items, and the existence of an active post-fire incident at 3825 South Higuera Street resulting
in hazardous waste that pose a significant threat to public safety.
Clarification of Items Listed as “Resolved”
Your correspondence indicates that certain items have been resolved, including signage to
the Fire Alarm Control Panel. This item has not been verified or approved by the San Luis
Obispo Fire Department, nor has any evidence of compliance been submitted, as previously
stated in the Fire Department’s January 6, 2026, correspondence. Pursuant to CFC Section
104.2, approval of corrective actions is subject to verification by the Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ). Until field verification occurs, this item remains unresolved.
Correction to Inspection Schedule
Your letter incorrectly states that inspections will be conducted at both the South Higuera
and Empleo facilities on February 12, 2026.
For clarity, the Fire Department confirms the following:
Fire and Life Safety inspections are scheduled for February 12, 2026, at the
following locations only:
o 3534 Empleo Street
o 3580 Sueldo Street
3825 South Higuera Street – Separate and Distinct Timeline
The building at 3825 South Higuera Street is on a separate, independent enforcement
timeline due to the improper storage and accumulation of lithium-ion batteries in excess
of allowable quantities, which resulted in a fire on January 12, 2026.
The factory/manufacturing area was inspected on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
This inspection is a post-fire incident inspection conducted pursuant to CFC Sections
104.2, 107.7, 320, 5001, and 5003.
This inspection is not a follow-up to the prior Fire and Life Safety inspection, nor
does it constitute clearance of previously cited violations.
The follow-up Fire and Life Safety inspection for 3825 South Higuera Street will
need to be rescheduled and remain in flux, due to higher-priority life-safety and
environmental issues, including hazardous waste awaiting classification and
removal.
Definition and Proper Use of “As-Built” Documents
For clarity, the Fire Department finds it necessary to formally define the term “as-built” as
referenced in the extension request.
Under the California Building Code (CBC) and California Fire Code (CFC), as-built (also
commonly referred to as record drawings) means the final set of construction documents
that accurately reflects the work performed in compliance with approved permits, reviewed
plans, and required inspections. As-built drawings document approved field modifications
made during construction after permit issuance, and they are submitted to verify
conformance, not to establish approval.
As-built drawings:
They are derived from previously approved plans.
Reflect permitted and inspected construction.
Are used to document minor, approved field changes; and
Do not authorize new work or retroactively approve unpermitted construction.
Improper Use of “As-Built” in Extension Request
The Fire Department finds that the term as-built has been improperly used in the extension
request to describe proposed documentation for work that was not permitted, reviewed, or
approved at the time of construction.
Pursuant to the California Building Code and California Fire Code, construction or
installation performed without required permits or approvals constitutes unpermitted or
illegal work. Such work cannot be legitimized through the submission of as-built drawings,
nor can as-built documentation be used as a substitute for plan review, permit issuance, or
inspection.
Any reference to “as-built” documentation for the following is incorrect:
Unpermitted rooms, enclosures, or structural modifications.
Fire protection systems installed without Fire Department approval.
Hazardous materials rooms or suppression systems constructed without permits; or
Any construction that occurred outside the scope of approved plans.
Unpermitted or illegal construction must be addressed through the appropriate
enforcement, plan review, and permitting process, as required by the CBC, CFC, and
SLOMC Title 15.
Outstanding Documentation Request
The Fire Department further notes that an email sent on January 7, 2026, requesting
additional documentation has not received a response. Pursuant to CFC Section 104.3, the
following materials are required:
A copy of the city-approved plans for the 16-foot by 14-foot “inspection room”
located at 3825 South Higuera Street.
A copy of the Fire Department–approved plans for the dry chemical extinguishing
system serving the inspection room; and
A copy of all city-approved plans for all electrical and mechanical equipment
installed during the time of occupancy.
Any associated permit numbers, approval records, or inspection documentation
related to both the inspection room, the extinguishing system, electrical equipment,
and mechanical equipment.
Consultant Identification Request
Consistent with prior conversations between ESAero staff at the time of all failed fire and
life safety inspections at all three locations, and conversations with the same staff as well as
Oasis Associates. Pursuant to CFC Section 104.2.2, the Fire Department is formally
requesting a complete list of consultants retained by ESAero to perform the prescribed
corrective and post-incident work.
Please provide the names, disciplines, and roles of all consultants currently engaged,
including but not limited to:
Fire Protection Engineers
Environmental or Industrial Hygiene Consultants
Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineers
Hazardous Materials or Waste Management Consultants
Additional Information to Expedite Review
In the meantime, any documentation of previously approved items for any of the three
buildings would be helpful and may expedite the review. City staff are currently retrieving
all available building and fire records, including approved plans, permits, and inspection
history.
Enforcement and Compliance
Failure to comply with the Fire Code, including performing work without permits or
mischaracterizing unpermitted construction, may result in enforcement action pursuant to
CFC Sections 109.2 and 113, and SLOMC Title 15.
Conclusion
Given the multiple unresolved violations, lack of verification of claimed corrections,
outstanding documentation, improper characterization of unpermitted work, and the
seriousness of the January 12, 2026, lithium-ion battery fire incident, the Fire Department
cannot grant an extension at this time.
ESAero is expected to continue corrective actions and comply fully with applicable
permitting and enforcement requirements.
Sincerely,
Joshua Daniel, M.P.A.
Fire Marshal
City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department
cc:
Matheson Bliss, Hazardous Materials Coordinator
T. Foster, COO – ESAero
J. Fagundo, CIO – ESAero
B. Steyaert, DOM – ESAero
R. Harris, Interim Fire Chief
T. Tway, Community Development Director
I. Livingston, Interim Chief Building Official
City of San Luis Obispo, Fire Department, 2160 Santa Barbara Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401-5240, 805.781.7380, slocity.org
January 13, 2026
TO:
Jac Fagundo, Chief Information Officer
E S Aero
3825 South Higuera Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Robert Kunklman, Director of Development
G3 Concepts
3845 South Higuera Street, Suite 210
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
C.M. Florence, AICP, Principal Planner
Oasis Associates
3427 Miguelito Court
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Linnea Chandler, MS, REHS
Supervising Environmental Health Specialist
County of San Luis Obispo Health Agency, Environmental Health Services
Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA
2156 Sierra Way, Ste B
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Director Tway, Community Development Director
City of San Luis Obispo
919 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Trevor Nelson, Supervising Building Inspector
City of San Luis Obispo
919 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
FROM:
City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department
2160 Santa Barbara Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
SUBJECT: Lithium-Ion Battery Fire at 3825 South Higuera Street – Environmental Testing, Clearance,
and Building Re-Entry Process
This memorandum outlines the required testing, cleaning, and clearance process following the
lithium-ion battery fire at 3825 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California, and clarifies the
steps necessary prior to contractor re-entry and repair activities. For further clarity, a building
layout has been added to indicate which areas are classified as “Red” or “Yellow” zones.
Due to the nature of lithium-ion battery fires, there is potential for hazardous airborne
contaminants and corrosive surface residues that may pose health and safety risks. As a result, the
building remains under a Do Not Enter restriction until appropriate environmental clearance has
been obtained.
The portions of the building designated as Yellow Zones will permit contractor work while air
monitoring is in progress. The portion of the building designated as a Red Zone will have the
strictest restrictions, and no contractor work may begin until hazardous debris has been removed
and an approved, licensed, qualified environmental consultant or an industrial hygienist has
performed the required post-hazardous-debris-mitigation testing.
Hazardous Debris Identification and Removal
All fire debris, damaged battery components, suppression residue, and contaminated materials
found within the room of origin (Red Zone) shall be evaluated and handled as potentially hazardous
until properly characterized. Removal and disposal shall be conducted in accordance with
applicable state and federal hazardous waste regulations. Once all hazardous waste has been
removed and disposed of appropriately, air and surface testing may begin.
Air Quality and Environmental Testing
An industrial hygienist or qualified environmental consultant shall conduct comprehensive testing
within the red zone identified on the building layout (see attached map), which must include, at a
minimum:
Indoor air quality sampling
Surface residue (wipe) sampling in affected areas
Testing and analysis shall evaluate contaminants commonly associated with lithium-ion battery
fires and shall establish clearance based on Cal/OSHA occupational exposure standards, including:
Title 8, California Code of Regulations (CCR) §5155 – Airborne Contaminants
Title 8 CCR §3203 – Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
Applicable OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) for an 8-hour workday
Clearance Documentation
Upon completion of testing, a written report prepared by the industrial hygienist or environmental
consultant shall be submitted to the City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department. The report must
include:
Air quality testing results
Surface residue testing results
A statement of clearance confirming conditions are acceptable for an 8-hour occupational
exposure based on OSHA PELs
Lifting of the Do Not Enter Restriction
Once the Fire Department has received and reviewed the clearance report demonstrating
acceptable conditions, the Do Not Enter restriction will be lifted.
Post-Fire Building Inspection and Utility Restoration
After the restriction is lifted, the affected parties may request a post-fire building inspection from
the City of San Luis Obispo Building Department. This inspection will be conducted to:
Assess fire-related structural and system damage.
Determine requirements for repair permits.
Confirm conditions for restoration of utilities, as applicable.
Please note that no repair work or general contractor access is authorized until the clearance
documentation has been submitted and approved, and the Fire Department has formally lifted the
Do Not Enter restriction for the Red Zone.
See the attached map for details on which areas of the building meet the above requirements. The
areas highlighted in red would have full restrictions, while the areas highlighted in yellow would
have air-monitoring requirements during cleaning and any other mitigation measures as deemed
appropriate by the industrial hygienist or qualified environmental consultant.
If you have any questions regarding this process or require assistance with coordination, please
contact the City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department.
Respectfully,
Joshua Daniel, M.P.A
Fire Marshal
City of San Luis Obispo
2160 Santa Barbara Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 783 - 7780 Fax: (805) 543 - 8019 Fire Department Email: FDGeneral@slocity.org
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Business / Occupant:EMPIRICAL SYSTEMS AEROSPACE,
INC
Address:3825 South Higuera
Work Phone:
Contact Name:,Email:
Date Completed:12/01/2025 Inspected By:Bliss, Matheson
Passed:No Violation Count:1
San Luis Obispo City Fire Inspection Report
Fire Department Information
Business / Occupant Information
Inspection Information
Thank you for your cooperation with San Luis Obispo City Fire in keeping your business and our community safe!
Correct the cited violation(s) by the "Reinspection Date" listed below to avoid further enforcement action including, but
not limited to, chargeable re-inspection and/or Administrative Citation. You may request a review of the cited violations by
the Department Director [Fire Chief ] within 5 days of report issuance if noted violations do not create an immediate danger
to health and safety (SLO M.C. 1.24.090).
If you have any questions, please contact our Inspection Line at 805/783-7775.
Inspection Notes:Slight smell of natural gas in boiler room. Facility representative to call So Cal Gas to determine if
there is a leak today (12/2/2025).
Extension cords observed throughout manufacturing area of facility. Facility representatives stated a
licensed electrician will replace all cords with permanent wiring. Replace by February 2026, under
permit from the SLO City Building Department as applicable.
Add signage to Fire Alarm Control Panel and Fire Sprinkler Riser rooms.
Facility currently working to provide hydraulic calculation plate information per last annual sprinkler
inspection (Mid Coast 9/15/2025). Other recommendations from report include to 1.
remove/plug/replace fire hose in hose rack and, 2. remove piping and supervisory switch on
abandoned main line on east side of building. Include proposal for these comments in permit
application for inspection and layup rooms to be reviewed by Fire Dept.
Facility added to Hazardous Waste Generator program under CUPA Permit for this location. Should
quantity of hazardous waste storage or hazardous materials storage become equal to or greater than
threshold reporting quantities (55 gal, 500lbs, 200cuft) please also submit a Hazardous Materials
Business Plan through the California Environmental Reporting System (cers.calepa.ca.gov).
*Please note: If a third inspection is required due to non-compliance, a fire-inspection fee of $271 may be charged for that inspection, and
every inspection thereafter until compliance is obtained. Failure to comply may result in a misdemeanor citation and an appearance by
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Violations
Code Description Comments
Reinspection
Date
901.2 Construction documents.
The fire code official shall have the authority
to require construction documents and
calculations for all fire protection and life
safety systems and to require permits be
issued for the installation, rehabilitation or
modification of any fire protection and life
safety systems. Construction documents for
fire protection and life safety systems shall be
submitted for review and approval prior to
system installation.
Submit construction permit application with
plans through the SLO City Building Dept for
the "incoming inspection room" already
installed, approximately 16' x 14', and the
future "layup room". Include specifications
for the dry chemical extinguishing system:
amount of dry chemical,
size/length/arrangement of connected
piping, description and location of nozzles,
listing, equipment and processes to take
place in the rooms, scaled drawings of the
rooms, etc. Conduct system operational test,
witnessed by the SLO FD as applicable, per
manufacturer guidelines and NFPA 17.
12/30/2025
Inspection Documents
Violation Documents
*Please note: If a third inspection is required due to non-compliance, a fire-inspection fee of $271 may be charged for that inspection, and
every inspection thereafter until compliance is obtained. Failure to comply may result in a misdemeanor citation and an appearance by
you in court.
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City of San Luis Obispo, Fire Department, 2160 Santa Barbara Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401-5240, 805.781.7380, slocity.org
Date: February 6, 2026
To:
ES Aero
3825 South Higuera Street
San Luis Obispo, CA., 93401
Subject: Conditional Use Authorization – Factory Portion of Building (Post-Fire Inspection
February 4, 2026)
Following the joint post-fire inspection conducted on February 4, 2026, by representatives
of the City of San Luis Obispo Fire and Building Departments, the City is issuing
conditional authorization for limited re-occupancy and operational use of the factory
portion of the building located at 3825 South Higuera Street, effective February 5, 2026,
subject to the conditions outlined below.
Clean Room Restriction
The clean room area shall not be occupied, used, or accessed until all of the following have
occurred:
A complete permit application has been submitted and reviewed by the City for the
structure, design professional access, and associated fire protection systems, in
accordance with the 2025 California Building Code (CBC) Sections 105.1 (Permits
Required) and 107 (Construction Documents).
Fire protection system design documents have been submitted and approved in
accordance with 2025 California Fire Code (CFC) Section 901.2 (Construction
Documents) and CFC Section 901.7 (Systems Out of Service).
Stamped and approved plans have been issued by the City.
All required building and fire inspections have been completed and approved.
Until these requirements are satisfied, the clean room shall remain secured, locked out, and
tagged out, and shall not be used for any operational purpose.
Additional Building Modifications
All structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire-protection-related modifications made to the
building during the period of occupancy through the present date that were not previously
permitted must be submitted for review under a separate permit application prepared by
a licensed architect or engineer, consistent with CBC Sections 105.1 and 107, prior to
continued or expanded use.
Factory Area Conditional Operations
Except for the clean room restriction described above, operations within the remaining
factory portions of the building may resume beginning February 5, 2026 , provided all work
complies with applicable provisions of the 2025 California Fire Code Section 110.1 (Unsafe
Conditions), which require correction of hazardous conditions and maintenance of safe
operating environments.
Office Area Status
The office portion of the building remains subject to the previously issued restrictions and
shall not be reoccupied until hazardous materials mitigation, environmental clearance, and a
joint post-fire re-inspection by the Fire and Building Departments have been completed and
approved.
The City appreciates ESAero’s cooperation throughout the recovery and inspection process.
Continued coordination with the Building Division and Fire Prevention Bureau will be
necessary to ensure timely review and restoration of full operational status.
Please contact the Fire Prevention Bureau should you have any questions regarding
permitting, required inspections, or compliance procedures.
Sincerely,
Joshua Daniel, M.P.A.
Fire Marshal
City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Citation No.: 28963
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION
AND ORDER TO COMPLY WITH
SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE
1st Citation 2nd Citation 3rd Citation Additional / Daily Fines
ADDRESS OF VIOLATION: 3825 S Higuera, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 APN: 053-251-070
DATE OF VIOLATION: June 27, 2022
NAME: DTJ Development LLC
ADDRESS: PO Box 1188, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 1.24 OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE, YOU ARE HEREBY ORDERED
TO IMMEDIATELY CORRECT THE VIOLATION(S) DESCRIBED BELOW AND PAY THE FINE. YOU ARE
FURTHER ORDERED TO CEASE THE ACTIVITY GIVING RISE TO THE VIOLATION. WHEN CORRECTIONS
ARE COMPLETE PLEASE SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION BY CALLING (805)781-7180. TO AVOID ADDITIONAL
FINES COMPLIANCE MUST BE VERIFIED BY DEPARTMENT STAFF. IF DAILY FINES APPLY AS NOTED
ABOVE, THE FINES SHALL ACCRUE DAILY UNTIL THE VIOLATION(S) ARE CORRECTED. FAILURE TO
CORRECT THE VIOLATION(S) WILL RESULT IN THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE
CITATIONS AND ESCALATING FINES OR OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTION.
CODE SECTION DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION FINE
MC § 15.02.010
CBC § 105.1 Permit Required $100
Amount Due $100
Failure to pay the fines may result in the suspension of any pending applications or permits. Unpaid fines
become delinquent after 30 days and are subject to interest accrual of 8% per month as contained in
SLOMC 1.24.070 C. The City may pursue all legal, equitable, and administrative remedies for
the collection of unpaid civil administrative fines. Delinquent fines will be forwarded to a collection agency
for payment.
Mail Payments to: City of San Luis Obispo, Community Development Department
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
You may file an APPEAL of this Administrative Citation by submitting a request in writing to the
Hearing Administrator within ten days of the date this Administrative Citation is issued as shown below.
Each responsible party is individually required to file an appeal. FAILURE TO FILE AN APPEAL
WILL WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO CONTEST THIS CITATION. Please see the attached Appeal Form
for more information.
Mail Appeals to: City of San Luis Obispo, City Clerk
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Issued By: Steve Sheats Signature: Title: Code Enforcement Officer
RELATED CE CASE: CODE-214-2022 DATE CITATION ISSUED: June 28, 2022
INVOICE (00028963)
FOR CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
BILLING CONTACT
DTJ Development LLC
PO BOX 1188
San Luis Obispo, CA 934061188
INVOICE NUMBER INVOICE DATE INVOICE DUE DATE INVOICE STATUS INVOICE DESCRIPTION
00028963 06/28/2022 07/28/2022 3825 S HigueraDue
REFERENCE NUMBER FEE NAME TOTAL
CODE-000214-2022 CE 1st Admin Citation $100.00
$100.00 SUBTOTAL3825 South Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
TOTAL $100.00 REMITTANCE INFORMATION
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City of San Luis ObispoJune 28, 2022 Page 1 of 1
Notice to Correct Code Violation(s)/Notice of Violation
(Courtesy Warning Prior to Issuance of Administrative Citation)
May 6, 2022
DTJ Development LLC
PO Box 1188
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 3825 S Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 APN: 053-251-070
Code Case #: CODE-214-2022
Dear Property Owner,
On April 28, 2022, City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department staff noted the following
violations of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code or other relevant codes at the above listed address:
1.Permit Required (SLOMC 15.02.010, California Building Code 105.1)
“Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move,
demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair,
remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of
which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application
to the building official and obtain the required permit.”
A Stop Work Order was issued due to an unpermitted demolition in progress. Plans shall be submitted
and a permit obtained for the work being done.
ALL REQUIRED WORK MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF PERMIT ISSUANCE.
We request that you voluntarily take action to correct the above noted violation(s) no later than June 5, 2022.
These violations constitute a public nuisance and must be abated. Failure to correct the violation(s) by the
specified date will result in the issuance of an Administrative Citation requiring paymen t of FINES in accordance
with SLOMC Chapter 1.24. For Municipal Code violations that remain uncorrected after issuance of an
Administrative Citation, the City may seek enforcement by other civil or criminal remedies.
Any person having a title interest in the property may request a Director’s review of this Notice by completing the
enclosed Request for Director’s Review Form and submitting it to the Community Development Department via
email at code@slocity.org or to 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, within five (5) days of the date of
this Notice. This Notice shall be deemed final unless you timely file a Request for Director’s Review.
We look forward to working with you to resolve these violations and would like to thank you for your effort s to
maintain your property and to help preserve the safety and beauty of our community. If you have questions,
please contact the undersigned Officer at (805) 783-7841 or ssheats@slocity.org.
Sincerely,
____________________________
Steve Sheats, Code Enforcement Officer
Cc: File
Enclosures: Request for Directors Review
COPY
CODE CASE ACTIVITY REPORT CODE-000214-2022
FOR CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Address:05/08/2023Closed Date:CompliantStatus:3825 South Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
04/28/2022Opened Date:Steve SheatsAssigned ToCode EnforcementCase Type:
Activity Date Created By Activity Type CommentsActivity Name
04/28/2022 Per attached email from DCBO-he witnessed
unpermitted demo while in community.
Gave to project manager. They stated their
only job was to do the demo and the owners
will be renovating. Agreed to get a permit.
They were only doing clean up at time of
inspection.
Stop Work Notice IssuedSteve Sheats
05/06/2022 Compliance date of 6/5/22Notice of ViolationSteve Sheats
06/28/2022 No plans/permit under review or issued. No
contact from PO or contractor. Mailed via
certified and first class to PO. Posted on-site.
1st Admin CiteSteve Sheats
08/03/2022 DEMO-1868-2022 submitted 6/28/22 (same
day as citation)
Building Application
Submitted
Steve Sheats
DEMO-1868-2022 issued 7/19/22Building Permit IssuedSteve Sheats
Emailed PO requesting update on scheduling
final inspection.
CorrespondenceSteve Sheats
09/08/2022 8/30/22Building Permit FinaledSteve Sheats
8/30/22ClosedSteve Sheats
Case switched from compliant to on hold
pending citation payment
OtherSteve Sheats
05/08/2023 Per supervisor JM case is closed with hold
placed on parcel for outstanding citation
ClosedSteve Sheats
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Account #DBA Owner Name 1 Bus address Bus City, State License description Business type Rate type (STD)
122056 ESAero Foster, Trevor 3825 S HIGUERA ST
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
93401-7438
Fabrication of finished metal and composite
components. Assembly of small aerial vehicles. Manufacturing General Manufacturer