General Agency Information |
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| Name: | Santa Cruz City Fire Department |
| Alternate Name(s): | Santa Cruz Fire Department |
| Address: |
230 Walnut Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Driving Directions |
Contact Information |
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| Primary Phone: | 831-420-5280 |
| Email: | dl_Fire@cityofsantacruz.com |
| Website: | https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Departments/Fire-Department |
Details |
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| Description: | The Santa Cruz Fire Department includes four fire stations and one lifeguard headquarters. Our apparatus includes four engines, one type 3 engine and one truck. We currently have over 60 staff members which includes firefighter/paramedics, captains, battalion chiefs, fire prevention staff, training staff, and administrative staff. Additionally we have about 70 seasonal lifeguards. Emergency Services Provided: Structure Fire Suppression Wildland Fire Suppression Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic) Hazardous Materials Incident Response Marine Rescue Services Technical Rescue |
| Mission: | We regard everyone as a customer; our Mission is to serve them with Excellence through ever-increasing Innovation, Proficiency, and Safety |
| Languages other than English: | Spanish |
| Accommodations for Disabled Persons: | Call for Information |
| Public Transportation: | Contact for information |
| Eligibility: | Public Service |
| Fees: | Call for Information |
| Areas Served: | City of Santa Cruz |
| Physical Location: | Santa Cruz |
| Funding Source: | City Government |
Officials/Contact Persons |
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| Officials: |
Jim Frawley Fire Chief |
Subject Headings |
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| Subject Headings: |
Disaster Preparedness Emergency Medical Care Emergency Rescue Fire Control/Extinction Fire Prevention Information Fire Safety Inspections Fire Services Government Agencies Open Burning Permits Safety Education Programs Smoke Detectors Weed Abatement/Brush Control |
| This agency was last updated on October 30, 2025. | |