News Flash

Preliminary Budget Adopted for FY 2023-2024

On May 11, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County adopted a Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Preliminary Budget. Copies of the budget may be obtained from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, at the...

Backyard Burn Season Ends

Central FD Issues Burn Permits to residents within District Boundaries between the dates of December 1st and April 30th of each year.  As of May 1, 2023, all backyard burning is prohibited.  To report an illegal burn, please dial 9-1-1. ...

Notice of 2 Public Hearings

On May 11, 2023 at 9:00 AM, Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County Board of Directors will hold a public hearing at their next regular Board Meeting, to consider changes to the District Purchasing Policy. This hearing will be held both in person at 93...

RCD No-Cost Chipping Program Registration Opens

Registration Opens April 1 for No-Cost Chipping Program to Help Residents with Storm Cleanup and Wildfire Preparedness

The Resource Conservation District (RCD) of Santa Cruz County is excited to announce their Spring 2023 No-Cost Community Chipping Program...

NOW HIRING! Firefighters & FF Paramedics

Central Fire District is currently accepting applications for the positions of Firefighter and Firefighter Paramedic! This is an ongoing recruitment (no deadline). For a detailed job description, visit our Employment Opportunities Page. 

To apply ...

Community Risk Reduction Office Moving

Our Community Risk Reduction Division is moving this week, from the Aptos office at 6934 Soquel Drive to the Central FD Administration headquarters at 930 17^th Avenue, Santa Cruz CA  95062. 

As of Thursday, December 15^th, the Aptos locati...