There is a public hearing scheduled for October 23rd, at 9:00 AM at the County Office Building (701 Ocean St.) at 9:00. All ballots are due prior to the public hearing.

Santa Cruz County Fire protects the communities of Bonny Doon, Davenport, Summit/Loma Prieta, South Skyline and Corralitos. Currently, during high fire danger season (June through October), California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL-FIRE) is responsible for staffing seven fire stations in these communities. Outside of high fire season, three stations are closed and Santa Cruz County Fire keeps four stations open.

We need your help to prevent the closure of paid stations and to replace old equipment.

• Ballot Measure Blog - Ask your questions here

• Fact Sheet

• Santa Cruz County Volunteers incident breakdown for 2006

• How the Fire Department works up on the Hill

• Notice of Public Hearing

• Ballot Instruction 1

• Ballot Instruction 2

• CSA-48 Fee Increase (Agenda item 43, SCCBOS, 8/28/07)

• CSA48_CountyFire map.pdf