Zayante Fire Protection District

05/28/2026

Following the exercise, we would like to extend our gratitude to everyone for their patience and cooperation. The community's response to the CruzAware notification enabled our team to assess the effectiveness of the feedback loop within the software platform, ultimately enhancing incident management and resource allocation. We appreciate the role players who tested the deputies' resource management skills. Despite the inclement weather, valuable training opportunities like today refine our planning process, and the lessons learned are integrated into other community planning tools. Special recognition goes to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office and Cal Fire for their dedication to serving our community. This preparedness exercise focused on evacuation procedures, communications and benchmarking time phased operations.

🚨 Training Exercise Reminder– San Lorenzo Valley 🚨

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting its second day of evacuation scenario training in the Lompico corridor of the San Lorenzo Valley.

This training will involve dozens of deputies responding to simulated evacuation situations. The goal is to enhance our preparedness and ensure we are ready to respond effectively during real emergencies.

📅 Training Dates & Times:
• May 13th | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• May 28th | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

👮‍♂️ What to Expect:
Residents in the area should expect to see a significant increase in marked Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles and personnel during these times.

⚠️ Important:
This is only a training exercise. There is no active emergency.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to keep our community safe and prepared.

05/24/2026

Zayante Fire celebrating service and sacrifices by many in the Felton Remembers Memorial Day parade. We lost 6 lbs of candy accidentally on the street but many children and adults helped us recover it. Have a safe holiday weekend. On to the Lumber Jack Fest at Roaring Camp!

05/23/2026

Zayante Fire Station 3 - Upper Zayante showing up and showing out! For Memorial Day! Outstanding!

05/13/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances we will be pausing our Friday yoga sessions- When they resume we will update our page. We appreciate your understanding.

05/13/2026

🚨 Training Exercise Notice – San Lorenzo Valley 🚨

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting two days of evacuation scenario training in the Lompico corridor of the San Lorenzo Valley.

This training will involve dozens of deputies responding to simulated evacuation situations. The goal is to enhance our preparedness and ensure we are ready to respond effectively during real emergencies.

📅 Training Dates & Times:
• May 13th | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• May 28th | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

👮‍♂️ What to Expect:
Residents in the area should expect to see a significant increase in marked Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles and personnel during these times.

⚠️ Important:
This is only a training exercise. There is no active emergency.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to keep our community safe and prepared.

05/11/2026

Father’s Day June 21st! It’s that time again! Come join us for the Zayante Volunteer Firefighters Pancake breakfast! Peruse the silent auction, purchase a supporter shirt and meet your neighbors and enjoy a delicious breakfast served by your own Zayante Firefighters. All proceeds support the purchase of new equipment- such as thermal imaging cameras, rope rescue tools, and specialized training. $10 adult/ $5 child (12 and under please). Tickets at the link in bio, the firehouse from 8-5p or the day of! Can’t wait to see you!
https://tinyurl.com/zfdpancake26

05/09/2026

Training exercises in Lompico May 13th and 28th. Read more at the post below.

🚨 Training Exercise Notice – San Lorenzo Valley 🚨

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting two days of evacuation scenario training in the Lompico corridor of the San Lorenzo Valley.

This training will involve dozens of deputies responding to simulated evacuation situations. The goal is to enhance our preparedness and ensure we are ready to respond effectively during real emergencies.

📅 Training Dates & Times:
• May 13th | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• May 28th | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

👮‍♂️ What to Expect:
Residents in the area should expect to see a significant increase in marked Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles and personnel during these times.

⚠️ Important:
This is only a training exercise. There is no active emergency.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to keep our community safe and prepared.

05/07/2026

Meet our highly experienced yogi Sheri Sudweeks! The yoga will be blend of yin, restorative and traditional yoga practices that are gentle and appropriate for all fitness levels. Sheri Sudweeks will provide modifications for all levels. Sheri is a resident of the Zayante fire protection district and is certified in Hatha, restorative, yin, and standup paddleboard yoga practices as well as sound therapy. The yoga participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat, and two beach towels or yoga prop. The Zayante Firefighters Association (ZFFA) is asking for a donation for the class and the use of the building. The suggested donation is $15 and can be cash, Venmo, PayPal, or personal check. Come join us Fridays at 11a!