Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District was created in 1994 through a LAFCO recommended consolidation of two separate fire districts: Salsipuedes Fire Protection District and Freedom Fire Protection District. The district operated for three years on its own, and in 1997 entered into a co-operative agreement with Cal Fire for its administrative and staffing needs.
The Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District contracts with the Watsonville Fire Department to provide emergency services in what is known as the former Freedom Fire District. Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District is a full time paid department funded and staffed with 9 personnel including one Battalion Chief, two Captains, five Engineers, and one Fire Marshal.
The Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District contracts with the Watsonville Fire Department to provide emergency services in what is known as the former Freedom Fire District. Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District is a full time paid department funded and staffed with 9 personnel including one Battalion Chief, two Captains, five Engineers, and one Fire Marshal.
Services
The Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District provides public education programming to residents and visitors within the District. Individuals and organizations can request the Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District to deliver a requested program. To arrange delivery of a program, call 831-722-6188 at least 2 weeks in advance.
Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District in conjunction with the Santa Cruz County Fire Marshalls office provides fire protection planning services within the Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District and the un-incorporated areas of Santa Cruz County. The fire marshal's office performs plan reviews and inspections pursuant to Titles 19, 24 and 25 of the California Code of Regulations.
Proper clearance to 100 feet dramatically increases the chance of your house surviving a wildfire. This defensible space also provides for firefighter safety when protecting homes during a wildland fire. Visit The Official CAL FIRE Website for more information on how defensible space can prepare your home for a fire!
There are two types of burning allowed in Santa Cruz County regulated by the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control Board (www.mbuapcd.com). At any time should any fire escape your control, you will be held accountable and should expect to pay a fine for cost recovery.
To qualify for an agricultural burn permit the following must pertain: The fire must be used for the purpose of initiating, continuing or maintaining agriculture as a gainful occupation.
To qualify for an agricultural burn permit the following must pertain: The fire must be used for the purpose of initiating, continuing or maintaining agriculture as a gainful occupation.
Knox Box Entry Systems Function Knox Box Entry Systems provide emergency access for fire district personnel in the event that a building or property is unoccupied during an emergency, or that the occupant is unable to admit fire district personnel to building or property. Knox Boxes are required on all commercial buildings and Knox switches are required for all motorized gates within the Fire District.
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