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Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District

General Agency Information
Name: Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District
Address: 562 Casserly Road
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Driving Directions
Contact Information
Primary Phone: 831-722-6188
Fax: 831-722-7333
Website: http://www.pajarovalleyfire.com/
Hours
Days/Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8-4
Details
Description: The Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District serves a rural community of approximately 18,000 people. The District covers approximately 52 square miles (the largest fire district in Santa Cruz County), a large part of which is an unincorporated area surrounding City of Watsonville. The district encompasses both SRA and LRA lands, and has the duty to respond to all fires, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, and many other hazardous situations. On an average, the district runs 750 calls per year.

Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District is a full time paid department funded and staffed with 9 personnel including one Battalion Chief, two Captains, four Engineers, two Firefighters and one Fire Marshal.

The Fire Engine staffing consists of three personnel every day, all year and provides the community with Basic Life Support emergency medical services, supplemented by Paramedics from AMR (outside private ALS provider).

AREAS SERVED: The District covers approximately 52 square miles (the largest fire district in Santa Cruz County), a large part of which is an unincorporated area surrounding City of Watsonville.
Mission: The Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District shall protect the lives and property of the residents and visitors with highly trained and committed fire prevention and suppression personnel. We will operate in a safe and fiscally responsible manner and continuously tailor ourselves to the needs of the community.
Languages other than English: None
Accommodations for Disabled Persons: Wheelchair Access
Public Transportation: Contact for information
Eligibility: Contact for Information
Fees: See Description Notes
Areas Served: See Description Notes
Physical Location: Salsipuedes
Subject Headings
Subject Headings: CPR Instruction
Disaster Preparedness
Emergency Medical Care
Emergency Rescue
Fire Control/Extinction
Fire Prevention Information
Fire Safety Inspections
Fire Services
First Aid Instruction
Government Agencies
Safety Education Programs
Weed Abatement/Brush Control
This agency was last updated on July 19, 2018.