Scotts Valley Fire District Overview

Using two full-time stations, 27 full-time employees and seven paid-call firefighters, the Scotts Valley Fire District serves nearly 20,000 residents. These first-responders provide a variety of services which include fire suppression, emergency medical services, administration, technical rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, public education, fire investigation, and fire prevention. Daily emergency response consists of seven firefighters and one battalion chief. All funding for this autonomous district is received from property taxes. The Fire District is governed by a board of five directors who are elected by registered voters within the district to serve four-year terms.