Groveland, CA…Tuolumne County Fire Department (TCFD) has expanded year-round emergency response services along the Highway 120/ Groveland corridor with the addition of a career staffed fire engine. Engine 631 is in-service and co-located with the Groveland Community Services District (GCSD) fire department at Station 78 at 18930 Highway 120.

Over the last 10 years, Southern Tuolumne County has had an increase in emergency responses of 39 percent, and simultaneously, responses have increased in complexity and outpaced our resources. Large development projects and increased visitors to the area have contributed to the need for a higher level of service now and for future planning. The addition of the fire engine starting August 1, 2022 will include six professional firefighters.
Funding to TCFD for the addition was made possible by the American Rescue Plan Act funds approved by Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors in the amount of $1 million for FY 2022/23 to cover the cost of the increased staffing and to purchase firefighter personal protective equipment.

Tuolumne County Fire Department Engine 631 facts and features:
• 2010 Type-1 apparatus built by Hi-Tech in Oakdale, CA
• 450 horsepower, current milage is approximately 170,187
• 1500 Gallons per minute pumping capacity
• Seats 4 fire personnel
• Formally used by TCFD as Engine 761 and Engine 511