Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County

Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County Proudly Serving the Communities of Aptos, Capitola, Live Oak, La Selva Beach, Rio Del Mar and Soquel.

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Repost ・・・Yet another spectacular job by Santa Cruz County fire responders to avert a tragedy. A woman who was stranded...
06/15/2026

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Yet another spectacular job by Santa Cruz County fire responders to avert a tragedy. A woman who was stranded by the incoming tide on the beach below Cliff Drive in Capitola is rescued Sunday morning by a Central Fire rescue swimmer as he maneuvers a personal watercraft through the surf. Shortly before 9:00am Central Fire crews were dispatched when a person on the bluff noticed two people trapped on the beach below and called 911. Both people were safely rescued without injury.

Repost ・・・⚠️ BEACH HAZARDS WARNING ⚠️Over the past few weeks, law enforcement and fire crews have responded to an incre...
06/12/2026

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⚠️ BEACH HAZARDS WARNING ⚠️

Over the past few weeks, law enforcement and fire crews have responded to an increased number of water rescues. With warm weather expected this weekend, beaches across Santa Cruz County are expected to be crowded. Please keep safety a top priority:

•Never turn your back on the ocean.
•Watch for sneaker waves and changing surf conditions. These powerful waves can surge much higher and farther up the beach than expected.
•Know how to recognize and respond to rip currents.
•Keep children within arm’s reach near the water.
•Swim near staffed lifeguard towers whenever possible.
•Stay off rocks, jetties, and driftwood near the surf zone.

Elevated temperatures and a long-period southerly swell are creating dangerous ocean conditions. Hazardous surf is expected through the weekend.

Stay alert, stay informed, and help keep our beaches safe.

Repost Central Firefighters:Your are completing live fire training! This is part of essential skills we need to master ...
06/09/2026

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Your are completing live fire training! This is part of essential skills we need to master in order to best protect our public and communities. We are training with all of the fire departments that make up Santa Cruz County! We are honored and proud to be a part of this essential training!

Join us for Coffee with the Firefighters tomorrow, June 4, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Capitola Starbucks, located a...
06/03/2026

Join us for Coffee with the Firefighters tomorrow, June 4, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Capitola Starbucks, located at 41st Avenue and Clares Street in the Capitola Mall parking lot.

Stop by to learn about defensible space, summer fire safety, and steps you can take to better protect your home and property during fire season. We’ll also have information available about careers in the fire service, including our upcoming Paid Call Firefighter recruitment in July.

We look forward to seeing you there!

We are pleased to announce the recent promotion of Rolf Lingens to the position of Battalion Chief of Training and Safet...
05/30/2026

We are pleased to announce the recent promotion of Rolf Lingens to the position of Battalion Chief of Training and Safety! At our last Board meeting, Rolf’s badge was proudly pinned by his wife, Jennifer.

Congratulations, Chief Lingens!

On Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the service members who have given their lives for our nation. Their cou...
05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the service members who have given their lives for our nation. Their courage and dedication are recorded in our history. Let us take this time to reflect on their selflessness and express our gratitude.

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We are excited to introduce our new Deputy Fire Marshal, Alexis Reed! She began her fire service career in 2011 as a Res...
05/22/2026

We are excited to introduce our new Deputy Fire Marshal, Alexis Reed! She began her fire service career in 2011 as a Reserve Firefighter with the Alameda County Fire Department. In 2013, she joined the Richmond Fire Department as a Firefighter EMT and advanced to Fire Inspector in 2025.  With experience in emergency response, fire prevention, hazardous materials, and marine operations, DFM Reed brings a wealth of expertise to the role.

A proud Santa Cruz native, she is dedicated to serving and protecting her community. Please join us in welcoming Deputy Fire Marshal Reed!

On Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24, from 10 AM to 2 PM, your Central Firefighters will be in Capitola Village to “Fill th...
05/19/2026

On Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24, from 10 AM to 2 PM, your Central Firefighters will be in Capitola Village to “Fill the Boot” and raise money for the  . Drive through and show your support—no donation is too small! 🥾

Repost   . .  Earlier today (5/7/26) your responded to a vehicle fire at the Vista Point off ramp. The fire was put o...
05/08/2026

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Earlier today (5/7/26) your responded to a vehicle fire at the Vista Point off ramp. The fire was put out quickly with no reports of injuries.

We are proud to recognize State Parks Lifeguard Kyra Sheeper and local resident Jimmy Hope for their extraordinary actio...
05/02/2026

We are proud to recognize State Parks Lifeguard Kyra Sheeper and local resident Jimmy Hope for their extraordinary actions at Manresa State Beach on January 31.
 
At approximately 11:34 a.m., Sheeper was on vehicle patrol when she spotted a juvenile in clear distress nearly 300 yards offshore, caught in strong rip currents and heavy surf. She immediately initiated a rescue. Nearby, Hope paddled over and assisted, helping keep the bodyboarder afloat in powerful outer reef conditions. Sheeper and Hope safely brought the juvenile back to shore, where she was evaluated and later released by first responders.
 
On behalf of the Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County, we were honored to present them with Citizen Hero awards in recognition of their bravery, quick thinking, and service to our community.
 
As Fire Chief Nigel Miller shared, “This is a testament to the vital role our community members play in keeping one another safe. We are grateful for your actions and your service.”

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