Backyard Burn Season Begins December 1st
The annual backyard burn season for burning natural vegetation runs from December 1st 2018 through April 30th, 2019. Residents of one or two family dwellings (who meet the requirements specified) may obtain permits for backyard burning at our main Administrative Office at 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos. Burning will be allowed on permissive "burn days" or "marginal burn days" only, as reported by the Monterey Bay Air Resources District. For status on burn days, you can call the MBARD at 1-800-CAL-BURN (225-2876), or visit their website at: www.mbard.org.
The burn status number will list separate zones for burn days – all permits issued for the Aptos/La Selva Fire District are listed in the “COASTAL” burn zone. Also, there is a minimum size requirement of at least ½ acre on residential properties to be considered for backyard burn permits, and the clearance requirements around burn piles has increased from 50’ to 100’, to be in compliance with current Monterey Bay Unified Air Resource District standards.
Backyard burning that is done without permits or on no-burn days will be subject to fines, where applicable. For more information on burn requirements, contact the Administrative Office at 831-685-6690.
Holiday Hours
The A/LSFD Admin. Office will be closed on the following dates for the holidays:
- Monday, December 24
- Tuesday, December 25
- Monday, December 31
- Tuesday, January 1
We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season!
District Accepting Applications
The A/LSFPD is now accepting applications from individuals who meet the requirements for Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshal (both positions are non-safety). Click the button below for full Job Announcements, Descriptions and Applications. Applicants will be required to submit a District application and a detailed resume to the Administrative Headquarters located at 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos CA 95003, no later than 1700 hours on Friday, December 7th, 2018. (Postmarks not accepted).
Annual Food & Toy Drives Underway
The annual charity drives are in full swing, now accepting donations of non-perishable food and new, unwrapped toys for Second Harvest Food Bank and Toys for Tots. When donating food, please make sure your food is non-perishable, and packaging is unbroken. When donating toys, please bring only new toys, no wrapping, no toys of aggression (play guns, knives, etc.) and no stuffed animals without factory-sealed plastic. Donations of cash/checks for either charity can be mailed directly to the addresses below:
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Toys for Tots
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Santa Cruz County
Second Harvest Food Bank
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1961 Main Street #113
Watsonville, CA 95076
For questions, call Delilah at 722-9566, or
visit online: www.santacruzcounty.toysfortots.org. |
800 Ohlone Parkway
Watsonville, CA 95076
Donations can also be made by phone at: 722-7110 ext 210 *OR* online:
www.thefoodbank.org |