SPFD Appoints New Chief Upon Chief’s Retirement
Nov. 19, 2025, GRANITE BAY/LOOMIS, CA – On Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, the South Placer Fire District (SPFD) Board of Director’s congratulated Chief Mark Duerr who announced on Nov. 6, 2025, he would retire on Dec. 31, 2025. After a closed session meeting that evening, SPFD Board Chair Tracy Randall also announced the Board of Directors had unanimously appointed Deputy Chief Darin Snedeker to be the next SPFD Chief effective Jan. 1, 2026, pending finalization of a contract. Click here to read the full press release.
Ordinances
- Amended Ordinance No. 2-2019/20 – Amended Ordinance of the South Placer Fire Protection District Revising the District’s Schedule of Fees and Charges for Certain Emergency Medical Services – Amended February 18, 2025
- Ordinance No. 01-2024/25 – An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the South Placer Fire Protection District, California, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within the South Placer Fire Protection District Community Facilities District No. 1 – Enacted December 11, 2024
Active Burn Day Information
Burn Permits
A residential burn permit is required for burning on all residential properties in the South Placer Fire District. Issuance of Burn Permits is suspended during the Burn Ban. To get your burn permit online, click here.
Burn permits also are available, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, outside the front door at the following fire stations:
- Station 16 – 5300 Olive Ranch Road, Granite Bay
- Station 17 – 6900 Eureka Road, Granite Bay
- Station 18 – 5840 Horseshoe Bar Road, Loomis
- Station 19 – 7070 Auburn-Folsom Road, Granite Bay
- Station 20 – 3505 Auburn-Folsom Road, Loomis
Illegal Fireworks
It is currently illegal to use, purchase or sell fireworks, including “safe and sane” fireworks, in the South Placer Fire District. .