Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County

Proudly Serving the Communities of Capitola, Live Oak, Soquel, Aptos, Rio Del Mar and La Selva Beach.
Social Media Policy at:

[Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County @centralfiresc]

Central FD is seeking bids from licensed contractors for the following Public Works project, removing and replacing fire station apparatus bay doors. Learn more at: https://t.co/dow58VKsHO

[Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County @centralfiresc]

Santa Cruz County residents may qualify for up to $250 per property through the Neighborhood Chipping Reimbursement Program to help create defensible space!

Applications close Oct. 31. Learn more: https://t.co/Z8d7YgSsaA

#WildfirePreparedness #DefensibleSpace

[Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County @centralfiresc]

Concerned about the possibility of winter storms ahead? Download our new Storm Safety Brochure for tips on how to plan ahead for storm-related dangers. https://t.co/DXZZMLHbco

[Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County @centralfiresc]

Residents can request these Evacuation Checklist door signs, to use when emergencies require evacuation. Call 831-479-6842 or email [email protected] to request these free checklists! ✅

[Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County @centralfiresc]

The Power and Danger of Lithium-ion Batteries https://t.co/sRY5Pvbuy1 via @YouTube #FirePreventionWeek2026

[Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County @centralfiresc]

Central Fire District🚒 and NFPA promote Fire Prevention Week™, Oct 4-10: Charge into Fire Safety™ . Prevent lithium-ion battery fires by charging e-bikes and other high-powered devices outside! https://t.co/MgqtFQHR3e #firepreventionweek #firesafety #batterysafety

[Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County @centralfiresc]

Attention military veterans and their families - join us this Friday, Oct. 2nd at the Veterans Resource Fair at Cabrillo College! See flyer for details.

[CA Fire Foundation @CAFireFound]

Fire Captain Steven E. Ramirez of @centralfiresc will be one of 37 heroes honored at the #CAFirefightersMemorial . Visit https://t.co/v0PlwNSMcs for more details on the ceremony.

[Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County @centralfiresc]

Thank you to Lydia Harville with State Farm Insurance in Capitola, for donating Fire Prevention Week supplies to the District this month! Look for this banner at our annual Open House this Saturday, September 26th from 11 AM-2 PM.

[Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County @centralfiresc]

Our biggest event of the year is almost here! Join us for Central FD's annual Open House at the Aptos Fire Station, this Saturday. Free admission! See flyer for details.

[Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County @centralfiresc]

The Final Budget has been approved for Fiscal Year 2026-2027! Come take a look at our new user-friendly html Budget Dashboard and "Budget in Brief" at: https://t.co/8Sxi770Pux

[Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County @centralfiresc]

Does your home have any of these common electrical hazards? Prevent fires, and fix these problems before fires start! https://t.co/QA8eln5wNc via @YouTube

[Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County @centralfiresc]

Our Administration and Community Risk Reduction Office will be closed this Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. Wishing you and your family a safe and fun holiday weekend ahead!

[Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County @centralfiresc]

Join Central Firefighters Local 3535 as they honor the fallen first responders of 9/11 at their annual memorial Stair Climb in Aptos. Details below!

[Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County @centralfiresc]

After a long stretch of battling the Timber Fire in Big Sur, Division Chief Winters and Firefighter/Paramedics Henry Tobias, Dan O’Brien and Stephanie Busch are returning home today. The fire was last reported at 17,187 acres with 27% containment. Welcome home!

[Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County @centralfiresc]

Join us for our annual Open House next month, on Saturday September 26th! Free admission, with lots of fun activities and demonstrations for young and old alike! Learn more at https://t.co/hQjdOsmFzA!

[Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County @centralfiresc]

Did you know that sleeping with the bedroom door closed can make a world of difference during a fire? See for yourself with this UL Research Institutes demonstration. https://t.co/uUOVrwEgte

[Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County @centralfiresc]

Join us tomorrow night, 8/4/26, for National Night Out in Capitola Village Esplanade Park! A number of local first responders will be there, as well as safety resources, giveaway items and fun activities for all ages!