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The City of San Juan Bautista will host a town hall meeting on Feb. 22 to discuss the status of fire protection services in our community. This important meeting will provide residents with the opportunity to hear directly from city staff, the Hollister fire chief, and CalFire personnel regarding the current state and future of fire services in San Juan Bautista.
On June 20, 2024, the City of Hollister issued a 270-day notice of termination for the Fire
Protection Services Contract, which was set to take effect on March 18, 2025. Had the contract been terminated, it would have resulted in the closure of Fire Station #4, the only fire station in San Juan Bautista, potentially leaving our city and surrounding areas vulnerable and impacting fire personnel positions.
In response to this notice, San Juan Bautista city officials took immediate action, reviewing our budget and planning for all potential scenarios. Throughout this process, city leaders maintained regular communication with both the City of Hollister and San Benito County officials to ensure the best possible outcome for our community.
On January 21, 2025, the Hollister City Council voted to rescind the termination notice,
allowing all three jurisdictions additional time to renegotiate. The current contract is set to expire in December 2025.
While this extension provides more time, it does not fully resolve the fire protection challenges facing our community. As such, this Town Hall meeting is a vital opportunity for residents to ask questions, share concerns, and gain a better understanding of the services that will be provided to address both fire and medical emergencies in San Juan Bautista.
Given recent fire events in both Southern California and neighboring Monterey County, it is
more critical than ever that our community is adequately protected. We encourage all residents to attend and participate in this important discussion.
Date: February 22, 2025
Time: 1 -3 p.m.
Location: San Juan School Gym (100 Nyland Dr. San Juan Bautista, Ca 95045)
For further information, please contact Roy Morales at publicsafetycoordinator@san-juan-
bautista.ca.us
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