Felton Fire Protection District

Hiring, training, and showing up.

A paid captain's job is open, the crew put the Jaws of Life to work, and your firefighters were out in town — on the deck, on the pump track, and on September 11.

District Leadership

Now Hiring: Fire Captain

Felton Fire is moving from an all-volunteer department to a combination fire service — paid leadership working alongside volunteer firefighters. The Fire Captain position is posted now and is open until filled.

Know someone who would be a good fit? Send them to feltonfire.com/ffpd-careers.

Training and Preparedness

Vehicle Extrication: Cutting a Way In

Working the hydraulic tools on a training vehicle

On August 26 the crew trained on vehicle extrication — getting a trapped person out of a wrecked car. Working on end-of-life vehicles, firefighters practiced popping doors, peeling back fenders, and making room to reach a patient.

Highway 9 runs right through the district. When a car is crushed around someone, every minute matters — which is why this gets practiced long before it is needed.

Want to be part of the team? Visit feltonfire.com/joinus

Around Town

Hosing Down the Deck

Washing down the deck under the redwood

The deck under the big redwood downtown is where neighbors stop for coffee, lunch, and a sit in the shade. The crew brought the engine and the utility truck, cleared the debris, and hosed the deck and walkways clean.

Engine 2336 downtown, and cutting back the growth at the base of the tree

Not every call is an emergency. Sometimes it is your neighbors taking care of a place everyone shares.

We Remember

The 9/11 Walk — 25 Years

In full turnouts and air packs for the 9/11 walk

On the 25th anniversary of September 11, Felton firefighters put on their full turnouts and air packs and walked in honor of the 343 firefighters and nearly 3,000 people lost that day. The gear is heavy and the stairs are long. That is the point.

Community Event Recap

A BBQ at the Pump Track Grand Opening

Yes, in full turnouts and an air pack

The new Felton Pump Track at Felton Covered Bridge County Park opened on Saturday, September 19, and Felton Fire was there with a BBQ for the neighbors who came out for first laps. One firefighter even took a lap of his own.

Announcements

Surplus Vehicle for Sale

Felton Fire has a surplus vehicle up for sealed bid. The notice has the vehicle details, photos, terms of sale, bid form, and deadline. Completed bid forms go to 131 Kirby Street, sealed as the notice directs. Questions: (831) 335-4422.

Your Board, Your Vote

Candidate Forum — Tuesday, October 13

Two seats on the Felton Fire Protection District Board are on the ballot. Lookout Santa Cruz is hosting a free forum, in collaboration with the Get to Know Your Felton Fire Candidates Committee, so you can meet the candidates before you vote.

The board sets the district's budget, policies, and direction. The forum is organized independently of Felton Fire — the district is sharing it so residents know it is happening.