A new website from Santa Cruz County for damage assessment was announced in a Cal Fire press briefing Tuesday night (August 25th). The damage assessment data should be considered preliminary and inspection is ongoing as areas become safe to inspect. Damage assessment data may change as fire and weather conditions are still changing and as… Continue Reading
Cal Fire is in the process of inspecting properties for damage as areas become safe enough for fire personnel to do so. They will be establishing a list of damaged properties. To receive this list, via email, go to http://tinyurl.com/czulightning and sign up for email notices. You will also get notices of when on line… Continue Reading
While we continue to do our best to protect our community and save as many homes as possible, it is inevitable that we will lose some homes. In this case some of our own firefighters and their families have already lost their homes while they were battling this fire. This go fund me was set… Continue Reading
Is your child’s birthday in May? If so, we will post a picture of our fire personnel saying happy birthday to your child from now until the end of May 30. Please contact the department (831-338-7222) to coordinate a drop off of a pre-made Happy Birthday sign with the child’s name. We will attempt to… Continue Reading
The backyard burn season ended on April 30th, 2020. No backyard burning is allowed after this date. The season will re-open in December. Continue Reading
This year’s Crab Feed fundraiser is sold out!! Thank you to everyone who purchased their tickets. We look forward to seeing you this weekend. Continue Reading
Congratulations to Chief McClish on his Retirement! He serviced Boulder Creek fire for a total of 37 years. Happy retirement Chief! We give a warm welcome to Boulder Creek Fire’s new Chief Mark Bingham, who has been with the department since 1998! *Photo credit to SLV Steve Continue Reading
Ash Removal Safety Tips Each year, Boulder Creek Fire responds to fires that are caused by improper disposal of hot coals or ashes from fireplaces, wood stoves, pellet stoves, grills or mobile fireplaces designed for use on decks or patios. The fact is that coals and ashes from fires can remain hot enough to start… Continue Reading
Are you prepared to evacuate in the event of a large disaster? Check out our new emergency evacuation and planning tab for more information! Continue Reading
Boulder Creek Fire Protection District would like to congratulate Tyler Goedeck, Jacob Clausen, Kurtis Rogers and Andy Wise for their successful completion of the Santa Cruz County Fire Academy. Well done! Continue Reading