Fire Prevention Division

CENTRAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

...protecting the communities of Capitola, Live Oak and Soquel since 1987...

FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION

The Fire Prevention Division shares in the responsibility for the protection of life and property throughout the fire district. The Bureau utilizes built in fire protection, public education, fire engineering and code enforcement to accomplish our mission. These functions combine to support our one goal, to prevent fires from occurring and protect our comunity before there is a life threatening event.

Note an example of poor defensible space

FIRE PREVENTION STAFF:

Fire Marshal/Division Chief	Jeanette Devery	479-6843	Plan Check Examiner	Tom Wiley	479-6843
Fire Inspector	Mike DeMars	479-6843	Administrative Assistant Fire Prevention	Karen Miller	479-6843

Living With Fire in Santa Cruz County

A homeowner's guide for understanding, preventing and dealing with wildfire threats within the county. The guide includes information on differing factors that affect the spread of fire as well as methods to deter and protect your home from wildfire.

For a downloadable PDF, please click the link below:

Living With Fire in Santa Cruz

CO Alarm Information

There are new regulations requiring homes to have CO (Carbon Monoxide) alarms installed. Please make sure that you are fully informed for your, as well as your family's safety. For two Brochures with helpful information, please click the links below:

Brochure from First Alert	Brochure From CalBO

Unsure of what Carbon Monoxide is and what the dangers are? Please watch this short video from the CDC explaining what Carbon Monoxide poisoning is and the ways to ensure you keep yourself and your family safe.

Burn Regulations

Burn Season is upon us. Before you begin your backyard burn, it is important to know and understand the regulations required to ensure your safety along with others. Both District Regulations and Air Quality Regulations can be found by selecting the links below.

Central Fire Burn Regulations	Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District Regulations

Fire Sprinkler Information

With new requirements for
new homes to include fire sprinklers, please watch this informative video about the facts regarding the importance of Fire Sprinklers.

Quick Links:


District Regulations	Weed Abatement Program	Fire Safety	Junior Fire Marshal Program	Fire Hydrant Maintenance	Juvenile Fire Setter Program	California Building Standards Commission	California Legislative Counsel	Office of the State Fire Marshal