Central Fire District is proud to be a sponsor and supporter of the "File of Life Program".  Our district encourages and supports this important, in some cases, life saving program by encouraging our citizens with medical conditions and special circumstances to update and post their medical information on this easy to locate identifier for our EMS and other emergency service workers in times of need.

The "File of Life" program is a free program to residents of Capitola, Live Oak and Soquel.  The "File of Life" is a refrigerator-style magnet folder that contains vital patient information for EMS personnel in the event of an emergency.  It also comes with a wallet-size card that can be carried with you in the event of an emergency away from home.  Both contain the same information.  The "File of Life" contains information such as patient's name, address, date of birth, medical history, and other crucial information that will help speed up patient care while the fire and ambulance crew are on the scene.  This will, in turn, speed up the time it takes to get the patient to more definitive care at the hospital.  Be sure to locate the magnetic "File of Life" folder on your refrigerator in plain view.  Keep the wallet card on you at all times.  Advise EMS personnel upon their arrival that you have a "File of Life".  If you are unconscious or unable to speak, EMS will automatically look on your refrigerator when they arrive at your house to see if you have a "File of Life".  The File of Life can be obtained from Central Fire District's administration office located at 930 17th avenue during normal business hours and more information can be obtained by calling 831-479-6842. Be sure to fill out all the information as thoroughly as possible and fill it out using a pencil, not a pen. This will enable you to change any information regarding your medical history if it should change in the future. Any assistance you may need in obtaining or filling out the "File of Life" can be obtained through Central Fire District or further information can be obtained at www.folife.org.

Having the "File of Life" can possibly save your life in the event of an emergency. If you have a medical history that may require an ambulance or has required ambulance assistance in the past, the "File of Life" could benefit you and others trying to help, tremendously.