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  1. Board of Directors

    1. Board Biographies
    2. Board Committees
    3. Board Policies & Procedures
    4. Agendas & Minutes
    5. Election Procedures
    6. Ethics Training Certificates
    7. Ordinances
    8. Resolutions
    9. CA Form 700 Filings

  2. Operations

    1. Incident Statistics
    2. EMS
    3. Water Rescue
    4. Fire Investigation
    5. Hazardous Materials
    6. Technical Rescue Team
    7. Training Division
    8. Designated Infection Control Officer

  3. Community Risk Reduction

    1. District Regulations
    2. Plan Submittal
    3. Fee Schedule
    4. Inspections
    5. Fire Code & Code Adoption Process
    6. Weed Abatement
    7. Vacant Lot Requirements
    8. Become a Firewise Community
    9. Defensible Space
    10. Residential Burn Regulations
    11. Knox Box Entry Systems
    12. ISO Ratings
    13. Make a Payment
    14. Sky Lanterns Prohibited
    15. Fire Hazard Severity Zones 

  1. Finance

    1. Audited Financial Statement
    2. District Budget
    3. Financial Reserve Policy
    4. CalPERS Annual Valuation Reports
    5. Government Financial Reports
    6. Annual Reimbursement Disclosure (PDF)

  2. Human Resources

    1. Careers
    2. Job Descriptions
    3. Salaries & Benefits
    4. Employee Salary Report (AB 2040)
    5. Paid Call Program
    6. Ride-Alongs

  3. Fleet Services

  1. Board of Directors
    1. Board Biographies
    2. Board Committees
    3. Board Policies & Procedures
    4. Agendas & Minutes
    5. Election Procedures
    6. Ethics Training Certificates
    7. Ordinances
    8. Resolutions
    9. CA Form 700 Filings
  2. Operations
    1. Incident Statistics
    2. EMS
    3. Water Rescue
    4. Fire Investigation
    5. Hazardous Materials
    6. Technical Rescue Team
    7. Training Division
    8. Designated Infection Control Officer
  3. Community Risk Reduction
    1. District Regulations
    2. Plan Submittal
    3. Fee Schedule
    4. Inspections
    5. Fire Code & Code Adoption Process
    6. Weed Abatement
    7. Vacant Lot Requirements
    8. Become a Firewise Community
    9. Defensible Space
      1. Defensible Space Real Estate Disclosure
      2. Fire Resistant Garden Guide
      3. Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide
      4. Low-Cost Home Hardening Resources
    10. Residential Burn Regulations
      1. Burn Permits
    11. Knox Box Entry Systems
    12. ISO Ratings
    13. Make a Payment
    14. Sky Lanterns Prohibited
    15. Fire Hazard Severity Zones 
  4. Finance
    1. Audited Financial Statement
    2. District Budget
    3. Financial Reserve Policy
    4. CalPERS Annual Valuation Reports
    5. Government Financial Reports
    6. Annual Reimbursement Disclosure (PDF)
  5. Human Resources
    1. Careers
    2. Job Descriptions
    3. Salaries & Benefits
    4. Employee Salary Report (AB 2040)
    5. Paid Call Program
    6. Ride-Alongs
  6. Fleet Services

  1. Serving the Communities

    of Aptos, Capitola, La Selva Beach, Live Oak, Rio Del Mar, and Soquel
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    Office Hours

    **New Hours As of January 5, 2026
    Monday - Thursday: 8 AM-4 PM
    Closed Friday, Saturday & Sunday
  1. Administrative Division

    Administrative Division


    930 17th Avenue
    Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    Phone: (831) 479-6842
    Fax: (831) 479-6848
  1. Community Risk Reduction Division

    Community Risk Reduction Division


    930 17th Avenue
    Santa Cruz, CA  95062
    Phone: (831) 685-6698
    Fax: (831) 685-6699
  1. Central Fire District, Santa Cruz County

Helpful Links

  1. PG&E Power Outages Map
  2. Santa Cruz County Road Closures
  3. Santa Cruz County Office of Response, Recovery and Resilience
  4. CAL FIRE Current Wildfire Info
  5. National Weather Service
  6. Sign Up for CruzAware Emergency Alerts
  7. Download the PulsePoint App for Live Incident Updates
  8. Staff Portal
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How do I get a burn permit?
  2. Where can I recycle a fire extinguisher?
  3. How many sets of plans do I need to submit for plan review?
  4. Does Central Fire District have free sandbags?
  5. Can I get help changing my smoke alarm batteries?
  6. Can I bring fireworks to Central Fire District for disposal?
  7. Can I have a fire engine come to my kid's birthday party?
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