Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County

Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Santa Cruz, CA. Operating out of 7 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 930 17TH AVE, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062.

831-479-6842

831-479-6848

Mailing: 930 17TH AVE, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062-4125

128 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

82

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

25

Civilian & Support Staff

21

Total Calls
8,163
Fire Calls
1.9%
EMS Calls
58.8%
Other Calls
39.3%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
9m 1s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.4
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1959 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
26m 26s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to November 30th 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.9% (155 calls)
Total EMS Calls
58.8% (4,798 calls)
Total Other Calls
39.3% (3,210 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Month
October (829 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1959 calls)
Avg. Response Time
9m 1s
Avg. Call Duration
26m 26s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.4
Mutual Aid Received
6
Mutual Aid Given
124