Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County

If you are planning on drinking this St. Patrick's Day, remember to plan ahead with a designated driver, taxi or other safe transportation option. A tiny bit of preparation can make all the difference! 🍀

🚧 Plan ahead! 🚧 There will be a full closure tonight on SB SR 1 between Park Ave. & State Park Dr. Detours are in place, so be sure to plan your route! Stay safe! #TrafficAlert #RoadClosure #PlanAhead #HWY1 @santacruzrtc

When an earthquake occurs, seconds matter. Download the MyShake App, available on App Store and Google Play, to receive a warning of an earthquake before you feel shaking. Remember - Drop, Cover and Hold On.

Stay informed during stormy weather with these helpful sites: • Power outage updates: pge.com/outages • Road conditions: cruz511.org • Rain and flood monitoring: santacruz.onerain.com

Some sound advice from our neighbors at CHP - stay safe out there!

Our Administration and CRR offices will be closed this Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents Day. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

February is American Heart Month, and an excellent time to learn or brush up on CPR skills. Would you know how to perform CPR or use an AED unit in an emergency? This video can walk you through these life-saving skills: youtube.com/watch?v=M7I3mJ…

Thank you to Capitola PD, AMR and others who participated in this joint response on January 31st.

CA State Parks is conducting controlled burns at Nisene Marks from mid-January to early February. Smoke may be visible during this period (burns are dependent on weather and air quality conditions). For more info, call their prescribed burns hotline at 831‑216‑6459.

Central FD invites all licensed contractors to apply for inclusion on the District’s Qualified Contractor List for informal procurements for the 2026 calendar year. Learn more about how to apply at: centralfiresc.org/2226/Purchasin…

Our Administration/CRR Office will be closed on Monday, January 19th, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Wishing you a safe and happy weekend ahead!

Prescribed Burns scheduled for Jan-Feb 2026. Learn more at parks.ca.gov/newsroom

A warm fire can be such a comfort on colder days, especially when done with fire safety in mind! Have your chimney inspected and swept annually, install a spark screen & keep all items at least 3' away from the fire.

Our office hours will be changing as of January 5, 2026. The office will be closed on Fridays, and open 8 AM - 4 PM on Monday through Thursday. For questions regarding these changes, please call our Administration office at (831) 479-6843.

Central Fire District is hiring for the position of Deputy Fire Marshal! For all the details and to apply online, visit CalOpps.org/centralfiresc Salary Range: $80.86—89.15 hourly Recruitment Opens: 12/17/2025 at 5:00 PM Recruitment Closes: 01/17/2026 at 5:00 PM

Today is the LAST day to drop off new, unwrapped toys to our holiday toy drive at any of our seven locations. Help us bring a little joy to a child in need!

Central FD will hold a Public Hearing at the next regular Board Meeting, 1/8/2026, regarding an Ordinance amending Board Compensation. Learn more at: centralfiresc.org/CivicAlerts.as…

Central FD is partnering with the Adopt a Family program to help bring toys & other needed gifts to local children and families this year! You can bring new, unwrapped toys and gifts to any of our 7 stations through December 15, 2025. Learn more at: scvolunteercenter.org/programs/adopt…