SAN MARCOS–Today, Assemblymember Marie Waldron (R-Valley Center) visited San Marcos Fire Station #3 to present the San Marcos Fire Department with check for $2 million dollars from the state budget to help fund two projects. San Marcos’ Mayor Rebecca Jones, along with members of the City Council, came to support this important accomplishment.
“These funds will help make significant improvements to the stations,” said Waldron. “The San Marcos Fire Department is a crucial asset in protecting the public. I am happy to support them to get the needed funding to continue the good work they do.”
The $2 million state funding will be used to make capital improvements on Fire Station #3, which requires extensive remodeling in order to improve safety and security for the building and personnel. Additionally, the funding will be used for all four San Marcos stations to install diesel exhaust removal systems to eliminate exhaust fumes from the apparatus bay areas to ensure firefighter safety.
Assemblymember Waldron stated, “I am glad that my efforts to secure these funds were successful and that the San Marcos Fire Department will be able to make the improvements they need to in order for them to keep their employees and the public safe.”
Assemblymember Waldron anticipates the funding to be distributed during the fall and for the projects to start soon after.
Assemblymember Marie Waldron, R-Valley Center, represents the 75th Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes much of rural San Diego County
