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The San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians are members of the Kumeyaay people. In earlier days they were seasonal hunters and gatherers. Their native language comes from the Yuman branch of the Hokan family.

The original San Pasqual reservation, approved in 1870 by President Ulysses S. Grant, encompassed 92,000 acres and spanned from Ramona to Mount Woodson and Highland Valley to Lake Wohlford. However, in 1901, many of the indigenous people were evicted when the U.S. Supreme Court failed to uphold Indian land rights treaties established with the Mexican government. In 1903, the government purchased land and moved some of the Kumeyaay there, but in 1910, several reservations were expanded, including San Pasqual's.

Today, the reservation is comprised of five separate, noncontiguous tracts in the rolling hills of Valley Center. The San Pasqual Band is proud of its heritage and history as well as the role its 297 members play in the local community.

The San Pasqual Reservation Fire Department was established in 1998. As of July 11, 2008, we have 22 paid personnel and 12 paid reserve fire fighters. SPRFD currently uses a 2004 Type I HME Engine with 1000 gallon capacity and a 2000 Type II International with a 500 gallon capacity. Also on staff, a Type I and Type III reserve Engine and two command vehicles. Our 2009 Smeal, 110 foot Tractor Drawn Aerial, (TDA) truck is scheduled to make its debut in June 2009.

As the San Pasqual Reservation Fire Department, we are dedicated to Fire Prevention, Life Safety and training. We are proud to serve the San Pasqual Indian Reservation and surrounding communities, and we respect the ways and traditions of all the people we care for. We are grateful and proud to be part of this community and will continue to do our best for all we serve.