Key Documents

Strategic Plan 2023 Cover Page

2023 Fire District Strategic Plan

After completion of the Long-Range Master Plan in 2022, Central FD worked with AP Triton to develop a Medium-Range Strategic Plan for the District. Approved at the April 2023 Regular Board Meeting, this plan was designed to define the steps to meet specific objectives over the next three to five years, as outlined in the Master Plan. 

2023 Fire District Strategic Plan (PDF)

2022 Annual Report Cover Page (JPG)
Master Plan Cover page 2022
Final Budget Cover Sheet FY 2022-2023

2022 Annual Report

Central Fire Protection District publishes an Annual Report that gives an overview of District activities and highlights the accomplishments of each of our Divisions over the previous calendar year.  The 2022 Annual Report gives an overview of events, incidents and changes throughout the department from January to December of 2022.

2022 Annual Report

2022 Long-Range Master Plan

After the consolidation of Aptos/La Selva and Central Fire Protection Districts, Central Fire District hired AP Triton to conduct a study and compile a Long-Range Master Plan for the District moving forward, to best suit the needs of the public. The final plan was completed in November 2022, and presented at the January 12, 2023 Board of Directors Meeting. 

2022 Long Range Master Plan (PDF)

2022-2023 District Budget

Central Fire District prepares an annual budget document each fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) that provides a basic understanding of the District’s planned spending for the coming fiscal year.  The primary budget objective is to provide the highest possible level of service to the District residents while maintaining a sound financial condition.  Copies of the proposed and final budget are made available to all interested parties and opportunities are provided for public input prior to final adoption of the budget. 

2022-2023 District Budget (PDF)

2020-2021 Audited Financial Statement COVER SHEET

Audited Financial Statement

Central Fire District prepares an annual audited financial statement presenting its financial position and results of its financial operations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  The fiscal year begins on July 1st and ends on June 30th. 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Central FD Audited Financial Statement (PDF)


2021 Annual Report COVER SHEET

Annual Report

Central Fire District publishes an Annual Report that gives an overview of District activities and highlights the accomplishments of each of our Divisions over the previous calendar year.

2021 Annual Report  (PDF)

Mid-County Fire Agency Consolidation Study and Service Review Report - coverpage

Mid-County Fire Agencies Consolidation Feasibility Study and Service Review Report

This report by presents the findings of a study by ESCI looking at how Central Fire Protection District and Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection District could work more efficiently together through either a joint-powers authority (JPA), or consolidating the districts into one agency.

Mid-County Fire Agencies Consolidation Feasibility Study and Service Review Report  (PDF)

Fleet Business Plan 2018-2021_cover page

Fleet Services Business Plan

Central Fire District's Fleet Services Business Plan is a comprehensive three-year strategic plan that serves as a guide in providing direction to the Division and our customers as we forecast future needs.

2019-2021 Fleet Services Business Plan (PDF)

Standards of Coverage and Management-Administrative Assessment cover image

Standards of Coverage & Management/Administrative Assessment

The Central Fire Protection District retained Citygate Associates, LLC to conduct a comprehensive Standards of Coverage and Management/Administrative Assessment to provide a foundation for future District planning.  The goal of this assessment is to identify both the current service level and services desired, and then to assess the District’s ability to provide them. After understanding gaps in operations and resources, Citygate provided recommendations to maximize and improve District operations and resources over time.

Standards of Coverage & Management/Administrative Assessment - December 21, 2017  (PDF)

User Fee Study Coverpage
Emergency Services Master Plan Cover Page

Cost of Services (User Fee) Study

This report analyzes the cost of service relationships that exist between fees for service activities associated with fire prevention, including sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, vegetation management plan, state fire marshal inspections, California fire code permits, occupancy inspections, and public education.  The results of this study provide a tool for understanding current service levels, the cost and demand for those services, and what fees for service can and should be charged.

Cost of Services (User Fee Study) - December 2016 (PDF)

Emergency Services Master Plan 

In October of 2017, Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection District approved the Emergency Services Master Plan presented by Citygate Associates, LLC. The report includes a summary of Fire District services, Standards of Cover Analysis, assessments of Administration, Management, Staffing and Finance, Future Service Demand, and Risk Assessment, and recommendations for improvements in the future.

A/LSFPD Emergency Services Master Plan 2017 (PDF)

COVER PAGE - LAFCO Service and Sphere Review Oct 2021

Countywide Fire Protection Services and Sphere Review

Adopted by LAFCO of Santa Cruz County in October 2021, this Service and Sphere of Influence Review provides information about the services and boundaries involving the 13 fire service providers in Santa Cruz County. The report will be used by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to conduct a statutorily required review and update process. The Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Act requires that LAFCO conduct periodic reviews and updates of Spheres of Influence for all cities and special districts in Santa Cruz County (Government Code section 56425). 

Countywide Fire Protection & Sphere Review 2021 (PDF)

LAFCO Review June 2018 Cover Page

Reviews of Central Fire Protection District and County Service Area 48 (County Fire) Services and Spheres of Influence

In June 2018, LAFCO of Santa Cruz County conducted reviews of Central Fire Protection District and County Service Area 48 Services and Spheres of Influence. 

LAFCO Reviews of Central Fire Protection District and County Service Area 48 (County Fire) Services and Spheres of Influence (PDF)

LAFCO Review Oct 2016 Cover Page

Review of Fire Districts Services and Spheres of Influence

In October 2016, LAFCO of Santa Cruz County conducted this review of Fire Districts Services and Spheres of Influence. 

LAFCO Review of Fire Districts Services and Spheres of Influence (PDF)