The District provides fire protection and emergency medical services through a contract with the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District. Under the contract, the District maintains ownership of the single station and Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District staffs the station with an engine and rescue.
Headquarters Station, 14380 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
Financial Audit Report
Available on the District's website
Service Area
The District encompasses approximately 12.5 square miles, comprising approximately half of the City of Saratoga and adjacent unincorporated lands west and southwest of the City.
The Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District (District) provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the residents of the District and by contract to areas outside its boundaries. The District is designated as the fire marshal for all unincorporated lands in Santa Clara County.
On July 1. 2025, a reorganization dissolving the South Santa Clara County Fire Protection District (SCFD) and annexing its territory to the District became effective which increased the population and territory served by the District.
Estimated Service Population
179,214 residing within the District's boundaries and service by contract to an additional population of 101,655.
Board Meeting Chambers, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110
Financial Audit Report
Available on the District's website
Service Area
The District's boundaries encompass approximately 420 square miles which include the City of Cupertino, Town of Los Gatos, City of Monte Sereno, a portion of the City of Saratoga, unincorporated lands to the County line west of these cities, unincorporated islands within the City of San Jose, unincorporated lands south of the City of San Jose, the unincorporated community of San Martin; and other unincorporated lands surrounding the cities of Morgan Hill and Gilroy including portions of the Diablo Range to the east and the Santa Cruz Mountains to the county line in the west.
The District has a contract with the cities of San Jose and Milpitas for service to the unincorporated islands and to the lower eastern foothills. The District also provides service outside its boundaries by contract to the cities of Campbell and Los Altos and to the Los Altos Hills County Fire District and to the Saratoga Fire Protection District.
Agenda and Minutes
Available on the County's website
District Manager
Suwanna Kerdkaew, Fire Chief
Annual Report
Available on the District's website
District Clerk
Curtis Boone, Acting Clerk of the Board of Directors
*The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors serves as the governing body and Board of Directors for the Los Altos Hills County Fire District. A seven-member fire commission, selected by Santa Clara County District 5 Supervisor with Board of Supervisors' approval, oversees District operations.
Length of Term
4 years
Date of Formation
1939
Term Limits
Three successive four-year terms in addition to any portion of unexpired term pursuant to County Board of Supervisors Resolution 2012-418
Enabling Legislation
Health and Safety Code §13800, et seq.
Type of District
Dependent
Services Provided
The District provides fire protection and emergency medical services through a contract with the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District. The District directly provides brush clearance and hydrant maintenance services.
Los Altos Hills Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Financial Audit Report
Available on the District's website
Service Area
The District encompasses approximately 11.5 square miles and provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the Town of Los Altos Hills and to the unincorporated area adjacent (Loyola and San Antonio Hills area) to the Town. The District also provides fire protection services to the Los Trancos Woods area, which is adjacent to both San Mateo County and the City of Palo Alto.