Scotts Valley Fire District

How to Report Illegal Fireworks For reports of illegal use of fireworks, use the below non-emergency firework reporting hotlines. When calling in reports, if possible, please try to get an accurate location of the firework use, along with a description of the people setting them off. Please help us keep 9-1-1 lines open for emergencies this Fourth of July by only calling 9-1-1 to report illegal fireworks if they have sparked a fire or caused injury. ... Firework Reporting Hotlines: Scotts Valley Police Department - (831) 440-5670 Santa Cruz County Sheriff - (831) 471-1121

KNOX BOX A Knox Box is a great tool to help us gain access to your home in the event of an emergency. The Knox Box allows for storage of a key, and in the case of some models - multiple keys, that only Scotts Valley Fire Protection District is able to access. In the event of an emergency we will try to find a non-damaging way to enter your home, however, when every second counts we will do what is necessary to establish a point of entry. By having a Knox Box you are saving ti...me and potential forced entry property damage. For more information, please see our website: https://www.scottsvalleyfire.com/fire/residential-knox-box/

PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that there is a small structure fire off of Summit Road with slow spread to the wildland. Cal FIRE is on scene and air resources have been released. Smoke is visible in the District. If you see or smell smoke this might be the reason.

NO FIREWORKS Please remember as the 4th of July approaches, that fireworks are illegal in our District. Last year marked the worst fire season in California state history. These fires hit close to home and devastated parts of our neighboring communities. Fire season is here, please help us protect you by not using illegal fireworks. There are many ways to celebrate Independence Day, protecting the safety of your community should be one of them. Although there is no firework ...show this year - please do not attempt your own. Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep you safe.

ANNUAL HOSE SERVICE An important part of keeping our community safe is servicing our equipment to ensure it is in working order in the event of an emergency. Our annual hose service includes both our attack and supply hoses, testing with a range of 200-300 PSI. If any hose leaks, or does not pass the pressure service test, it is retired. This prevents equipment failure on an incident.

VOLUNTEER/PAID CALL FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT The Scotts Valley Fire Protection District is now taking applications for our Volunteer/Paid Call Firefighter Program. Please see our website for more information and an application. The deadline for applications is Friday, June 25th. https://www.scottsvalleyfire.com//paid-call-firefighter-p/

PUBLIC NOTICE There was a small vegetation fire on Whispering Pines this afternoon around 3:00 p.m. The fire has been contained and is out. Crews are still on scene mopping up. If you see or smell smoke, this might be the reason.

PUBLIC NOTICE Update: The accident has been cleared and all lanes are open. Please be advised there is a two car injury accident on HWY 17 and Vine Hill. Crews are shutting down lanes. Expect delays at this time.

PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that Cal FIRE and local agencies will be conducting a drill to exercise operations and planning in the event of a fire. There will be no live fire as part of this drill. Please see the below news release for more information.

PAID CALL FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT Last year marked the worst fire season in California state history, hitting close to home and devastating parts of our neighboring communities. Fire season is here, do you want to make a difference? The Scotts Valley Fire Protection District is now taking applications for our annual paid call firefighter program. This program sponsors selected candidates to attend a local academy which provides the required credentials to start a career in th...e fire service. These recruits, upon successful graduation, are then eligible to supplement and assist our District when the need arises. Please see our website for more information. https://www.scottsvalleyfire.com//paid-call-firefighter-p/

PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that the vegetation fire off of HWY 17 has been contained. Crews are still on scene mopping up. Smoke is visible throughout the District.

MEMORIAL DAY Today we remember and honor all of the brave men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice for our Country. Thank you for your service.

PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District Administrative Office will be closed Monday, May 31, 2021 in observance of Memorial Day.

PUBLIC NOTICE Crews responded to a small kitchen fire this afternoon. The fire has since been extinguished and no one was injured.

Happy Holidays, Scotts Valley! A special thank you for all of the donations to the Valley Churches United Missions annual food and toy drive. We were overwhelmed by all of the kind residents that stopped by to make a donation this holiday season. Wishing you a safe, and happy holiday!

Please be advised effective January 4, 2021 the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District Administrative Office hours will be adjusted as follows: Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.... Lunch Daily 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. This will not impact District coverage.

Don't forget to water the tree! A live Christmas tree burn conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows how quickly a dried out Christmas tree fire burns, with flashover occurring in less than one minute, as compared to a well-watered tree, which burns at a much slower rate. Take a few minutes to make sure your tree is well-watered this holiday season. Thank you for helping us keep you safe.

PUBLIC NOTICE 11:45 a.m. - The fire has been contained at 3/4 acre. 10:48 a.m. - There is a 1/2 acre vegetation fire on Jarvis Road. Personnel are on scene working towards containment. If you see smoke, this might be the cause.

VALLEY CHRISTMAS PROJECT It's that time of year! Valley Churches United Missions is having their annual food drive. We have a barrel for contactless donations set up at Station 1 located at 7 Erba Lane. This year more than ever programs like these are important to our community and neighboring communities. Please consider stopping by and donating some shelf-stable foods!

Thank you to the Scotts Valley Flower Outlet for surprising us with these poinsettias to bring some holiday cheer to the fire house!

BURN SEASON POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Cal Fire has announced that burn season, which historically has started on December 1st, is postponed indefinitely due to fire danger and lack of precipitation. No backyard burns will be allowed in the District until further notice. Help us keep our Community safe by adhering to these regulations.

Happy Thanksgiving, Scotts Valley! Thankful for our Community on this day, and always. Please be advised that our Administrative Office will be closed in observance of the holiday and will reopen on Monday, November 30th. This will not impact District coverage.... : SLV Steve

PUBLIC NOTICE State Parks is performing a controlled burn at Wilder Ranch State Park today until 4:00 p.m. Smoke might be visible in our District. Do not be alarmed if you smell smoke or see drift smoke from that direction.