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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...

UPDATE - Extended Public Comment Period for SRA Fire Hazard Severity Zones

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has extended the time for the Public to submit comments regarding proposed changes to Fire Hazard Severity Zone mapping in the State Response Area (SRA).

The California Department of Forestry and Fi...

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...