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UPCOMING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS Minimize

Regular Board Meeting: Thursday, February 9th, 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 - February 2012 Minimize

Firefighter of the Year Award - FF Mark Zwagerman

Firefighter Mark Zwagerman was awarded the VFW's Firefighter of the Year for 2011.  His award will be presented at the February 9th Board Meeting, presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars officers.  Mark was hired by the District in 1987 as a Firefighter/Paramedic, after previously having worked as an ambulance paramedic for Santa Cruz Ambulance (now known as AMR) and Medevac Ambulance in Santa Clara County.  He was nominated by his peers for his diligent work as Program manager for the rope rescue and technical rescue program. The intensive training and development of the challenging system of rope and rescue has led to a number of successful cliff rescues in the past few years.  Mark has been instrumental in getting many valuable updates to our rescue systems, and continues to train and improve upon current rescue techniques.  Congratulations on a job well done, FF Zwagerman!

New FF/PM Begins Work at A/LSFD

The District welcomes the newest member to our team, Firefighter/Paramedic Brandon Houston. After working previously as an AMR Medic and a firefighter with Pajaro Valley FD, Brandon chose to apply with the Aptos/La Selva District for it's "community-based service and dedication to the residents".  He lives in the Aptos area with his wife Yolanda, and enjoys all kinds of outdoor activites, including surfing and hiking.  Having spent his first week with the crews, Brandon describes his fellow firefighters as having a "strong sense of family", and looks forward to a long and happy career with our District.  

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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NOTICE: Legislative Changes27.26Download

Tsunami Effects at Seacliff State Beach Minimize

A large majority of the Cement Ship at Seacliff State Beach was exposed during the low tides of the tsunami that occured after the large-scale disaster in Japan on March 11th.  Santa Cruz Harbor sustained a good deal of damage during the event, and many boats and live-in boat homes were irreperably damaged.

A/LSFD In Action - Vehicle Fire 9/2010 Minimize

Fire Captain Scott Cullen uses a rescue saw to gain access during a late-evening vehicle fire, in September 2010.  No persons were harmed in the incident.

 Photo taken by FF S. Brosig

Kidde Smoke Detector Recall Minimize
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Walter Kiddee Portable Equipment Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of approx. 94,000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms (Model PI2000). In some instances, an electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, thus resulting in failure to alert consumers of a fire. For more information, click the PDF recall notice below, or contact Building Materials Listing Program Coordinator Francis Mateo at francis.mateo@ca.fire.gov, or call (916) 445-8396.
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Recall Notice Aug 200973.51Download

Firefighter of the Year Minimize

 

Congratulations to FF Mark Zwagerman, for being chosen to be 2011's Firefighter of the Year!

New FF/PM at A/LSFD Minimize

A/LSFD welcomes our newest FF/PM, Brandon Houston, to the team.  

Living With Fire - PDF Minimize

 

Board of Directors Minimize

 

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