Carmel Highlands Fire Protection District/CALFIRE

On Thursday, October 29, 2020, at approximately 7:00 AM, firefighters from Carmel Highlands FPD, Cypress FPD, Pebble Beach CSD, Monterey Fire Department, and CAL FIRE, responded to a vegetation fire in the area of Fern Canyon Road and Cypress Way in Carmel Highlands. The fire was contained to 3/4 of an acre and was caused by a dead tree that fell across the roadway, and into the powerlines. CAL FIRE BEU

On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, firefighters and Carmel High School staff, students, and administrators, participated in The Great ShakeOut. The Great ShakeOu...t is an earthquake drill that helps teach participants what to do before, during, and after an earthquake. All participants observed social distancing procedures. Do you know what to do during an earthquake? For more information please visit: ShakeOut.org See more

Welcome back to Firefighter Steffan Lopez and Fire Apparatus Engineer Brian Zander, who staffed Cypress Fire Protection District's Water Tender, on the Creek Fi...re, for 21 days. Lopez and Zander were part of a Task Force that consisted of two engines from Santa Clara County, and an engine from Santa Clara City. The Task Force Leader was a Battalion Chief from San Jose City Fire. See more

Carmel, CA On Monday, October 05, 2020, Carmel Highlands Fire Protection District(FPD)/CAL FIRE, Cypress Fire Protection District(FPD)/CAL FIRE, San Benito-Mo...nterey Unit CAL FIRE, Carmel-by-the-Sea Ambulance, Monterey County Sheriff, and California State Parks responded to a juvenile victim who was stranded on a ledge after sliding down a cliff at Point Lobos State Reserve. The victim was extracted from the ledge using a low angle rescue system, and then released into his parent’s custody. See more

If you haven't had the privilege of meeting Fire Captain (Ret.) David Jones, there are a few things you should know about him. David wears many hats, he's a hus...band, father, grandfather, a Fire Marshal for both CAL FIRE and NASA, and...a Food Unit Leader. He's been assigned for the last two months to the River/Carmel Fires, and most recently, to the Creek Fire. Despite being "retired" he has been working around the clock to make sure firefighters are fed, and with 3,675 personnel assigned to the Creek Fire, that's no small feat! From all of us at Pebble Beach CSD/Cypress FPD/Carmel Highlands FPD/BEU CAL FIRE, we wanted to say, "Thank you!" See more

If you or someone you know needs assistance with food, groceries, and medication deliveries, please see the link below. https://conta.cc/2wtI7Ed

Fire Protection and Planning Staff attended a Fire Marshal conference that covered a multitude of topics: Understanding and Enforcement of Carbon Dioxide Regula...tions in NFPA 55; Smoke Control Design Review, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance; National Fire Academy’s Community Risk Reduction; Residential Daycare Facilities and Managing State Regulations; Public Information Officer, How to Communicate Effectively in Today’s Media; Case Studies for Safeguarding Construction Operations; Building Code, Fire Protection Systems and the Plans Examiner...and much more! See more

Commercial business inspections have started in the District. We are seeing excellent attention to fire protection and safety. Great work Carmel Highlands business owners!

Update: The Class is Full. Stay tuned to our page for future classes American Heart Association CPR/AED Class: We have limited availability in an upcoming Ame...rican Heart Association CPR/AED class. Please see details below and let us know if you would like to attend. You must RSVP due to limited space in the class. WHAT: American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED (Adult, Child, Infant) Course WHEN: Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 WHERE: Location to be Announced (either at a Pebble Beach CSD, Carmel Highlands FPD, or Cypress FPD fire station) TIME: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM COST: Free (sponsored by Pebble Beach CSD, Cypress FPD, and Carmel Highlands FPD Fire Departments) RSVP: Fire Captain Specialist Jennifer Valdez at: [email protected]

On Thursday, February 27, Carmel High School had a campus wide earthquake drill. Students evacuated while Staff practiced medical, search and rescue, and command roles. Excellent work, CUSD!

Beautiful day for a CPR/AED class in Carmel Highlands. Thank you to Paramedic Fire Engineer Edwards for the great medical information, and the entire crew for room set up and IT wizardry.

We would go hiking with these kids anytime! Talk about prepared, the Wilderness Club at Stevenson High School were CPR/AED superstars at class this evening. Very impressed!

CPR/AED class today at Congregation Beth Israel. Excellent class, very impressed with their skills and motivation!