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Annexation Badge Pinning Press Release 17 Mar 2026.pdfEL DORADO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Badge Pinning 3-28-2026 2.0.pdf

 

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

 Date/Time of Occurrence: 03/28/2026

Location: Fire Station 49 (501 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA 95619)

Nature of Occurrence: El Dorado County Fire to Host Annexation Ceremony and Badge Pinning

 

Diamond Springs, CA — El Dorado County Fire Protection District will host a public badge pinning and swearing-in ceremony on Saturday, March 28, 2026, recognizing a historic milestone: the annexation of the Diamond Springs–El Dorado Fire Protection District into El Dorado County Fire Protection District.

The ceremony will begin at 3:30 p.m. at Fire Station 49 (501 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs) and will include the formal swearing-in of Diamond Springs – El Dorado Fire Protection District personnel into El Dorado County Fire Protection District, along with a badge pinning ceremony recognizing newly hired and recently promoted members.

The annexation is expected to receive final approval from the El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) following the conclusion of the protest hearing period at its March 25, 2026 meeting.

This milestone represents the culmination of a multi-year collaborative effort between the two agencies, which have operated under shared services agreements since 2022 to align operations, enhance service delivery, and strengthen regional fire protection.

“This annexation represents years of hard work, collaboration, and commitment from members of both organizations,” said Fire Chief Tim Cordero. “More importantly, it reflects the strengthening of our fire service family and our continued commitment to providing the highest level of service to the communities we serve.”

During the ceremony, El Dorado County Fire will recognize multiple personnel through ceremonial badge pinning, including the incoming DSEDFPD firefighters, engineers, and captains, a division chief and a fire inspector. Administrative staff will also be recognized. The event will also include the formal pinning of firefighters, engineers and captains who have recently promoted.

Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend the ceremony.

The annexation brings together two agencies with long-standing histories of service in El Dorado County, combining their personnel, resources, and traditions into a unified organization focused on the future of fire protection and emergency services in the region.

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