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UPCOMING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS Minimize

Next Regular Board Meeting: Wednesday, August 13, 7:00 PM

All meetings are held at 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos, unless otherwise noted. Agendas are posted on our Board of Directors page.

What's New - July 2014 Minimize

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Changes:

Effective July 1, 2014, all battery powered smoke alarms or combination (smoke & CO alarms) must contain a sealed 10-year battery.   The CA State Fire Marshal recommends replacing all smoke alarms every 10 years, and testing those alarms twice a year to ensure proper operation.  For best results, install smoke alarms in each bedroom and on each level of the home. 

Also effective July 1st, 2011 all homes are required to install carbon monoxide alarms.  Carbon monoxide is the #1 cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the U.S.  It can be present near vehicles, generators, water heaters, loose or broken vent pipes, outdoor BBQ grills, portable heaters or gas or wood-burning fireplaces. 

For more details on the new smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm legislation, please click the document link below, or visit the Office of the State Fire Marshal's website at www.osfm.fire.ca.gov. You can also learn more about the effects of Carbon Monoxide poisoning and how to keep your home safe from it at our Carbon Monoxide safety page. 


2014 Smoke Alarm Updates Minimize

Changes to 2010 Legislation Minimize
As of July 1st 2011 the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010 goes into effect. The act requires that all single-family dwellings have a California State Fire Marshal approved carbon monoxide detector installed. In addition, all other dwelling units will be required to do so on or before January 1st of 2013. More information is available in the document listed below.
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Living With Fire - PDF Minimize

 

FF of the Year 2013 Minimize

Congratulations to FF/PM Ryan Peters for being chosen as 2013's VFW Firefighter of the Year!


 

VFW Commander Chuck Woodson presented his award at the Feb. 13th Board Meeting.  He was also commended by multiple leaders of local charities for his fundraising and volunteer work through the Santa Cruz 9-1-1 network.

SRA FEE INFORMATION Minimize

 

Assembly Bill X1 29 was signed into law on July 7, 2011, approving the new annual Fire Prevention Fee to pay for fire prevention services within the SRA (State Responsibility Area). Some residents within our District will be receiving letters regarding these annual fees, as their homes fall under the mutual response area covered by both our District and the State Department of Forestry. For more information on these fees, click the link below to our SRA Information Page.

Board of Directors Minimize

 

Click the graphic above for information on current A/LSFD Board of Directors Agendas, Minutes, and other helpful information.

Safety Alert: Sky Lanterns Minimize
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SCAM ALERT - Beware of False "Firefighter Charity" Calls Minimize

Residents of Aptos and the surrounding area are being targeted by a phone scam operation.  Callers claim to be firefighters with the Aptos/La Selva Fire District, who are collecting money for a Burn Foundation (or other) charity cause.  We urge the public to NOT give any credit card information, bank numbers or other personal info to these callers.  They are not associated with the District in any way, and local law enforcement has been alerted to the issue.  These callers seem to be using rotating cell phone numbers with a local (831) area code, which disconnects immediately after calling.


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