About
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
City Fire Stations
Station 1
711 Center St
(built 1940)
Station 2
1103 Soquel Ave
(built 1947)
Station 3
335 Younglove Ave
(built 1954)
Station 4
701 Chinquapin Rd @ UCSC
(built 1975)
Fire Agencies & Other Resources
Fire Agencies
Other Resources