Santa Clara County Fire Department
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Chief Waldvogel
Kenneth L. Waldvogel, Fire Chief

AN INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED AGENCY

 

The Santa Clara County Fire Department is a California Fire Protection District serving Santa Clara County and the communities of Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill and Saratoga.

"The Santa Clara County Fire Department exists to protect the lives, property, and environment within the communities served from fires, disasters, and emergency incidents through education, prevention, and emergency response."

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New Law Effective
1 July 2008

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Contact
How to get in touch with, and obtain information about the Department.

About Us
Find out about each of the Department's units, applications and volunteering opportunities.

Employment Opportunities
Operations (Fire Suppression, Fire Investigation, EMS, Rescue, Special Operations, etc.)
Fire Prevention
Public Education
Hazmat
Support Services
Training
Volunteers
Toys Donation Programs
Honor Guard
McCormack Investigation Summary

Tools of the Trade
Stations, apparatus, tools and protective gear. All the material that allows us to do our jobs.

Stations Map
Apparatus Information
Uniforms & Protective Clothing
High-Tech and Specialized Equipment
Hydrants and Blue Dots

Technical - Procedures
Techniques, frequencies and hand signals. Plans, lists and forms. Streaming Audio. Statistics.

County Communications, Radio Frequencies & Telephone Numbers
Platoon Calendar (Shift Schedule)
Using 911 - Telephone Tips During Emergencies
Emergency Contact Numbers
Forms
County Mutual Aid Plan
TeleStaff

Historical Section
The Department's history, with many archive photos and both historic and recent action photos.

Department History Index
Historic Photos Historic Station, Apparatus, and Action Photos
Chief Biographies
Department Patches

More Fire Related Information

Recommended and Reference Reading
Favorite Websites
Fire Associates of Santa Clara Valley
Safely Surrendered Baby Law

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