The Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department was formed in 1892 and the Boulder Creek Fire Protection District established in 1923. The District is guided by a five-person Board of Directors who have staggered four-year terms. The District covers 21 square miles of mountainous terrain and serves approximately 15,000 citizens.
Many people who live in Boulder Creek and Brookdale don’t realize they are protected by a volunteer fire agency. The District currently has 35 dedicated volunteers who provide the same level of service as a paid fire department. These firefighters come from all walks of life and responded to over 800 calls for emergency service last year. They train 3-4 hours weekly, 48 weeks out of the year, and participated in additional outside training. [Read More]