NewsCAL FIRE's Flood ResponseReverse 911 Notification SystemEmergency notification technology to improve communications and keep our residents informed & safeIn 2009 the Carmel Highlands FPD and the Cypress FPD implemented an automated telephone, cell phone and email notification system referred to as "Reverse 911." The computer based map and data system allows for dissemination of emergency information to residents and businesses by land line, cell phone and email. This rapid delivery of information to the entire community or specific areas provides important information or potentially life-saving instructions in times of crisis. MORE... Embrace Your Fire Hydrant
Therefore, to avoid the dreaded firefighter hydrant gardening methods, we recommend you tidy up around the fire hydrant closest to your home when working in your gardens. Also, please don't turn your fire hydrant into an art project. Type 3 Fire Engine for Sale
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Unit Chief Richard C. Hutchinson Jr. lives in Gonzales with his wife Pam. They have two daughters Stephani and Amanda and four grand children Emily,
Jake, Sarah and Devin.
Chief Hutchinson was appointed to the position of Assistant Chief on August 14, 2000 in the Santa Clara Unit where he supervised the unit's business services functions and field operations. In December 2006 he returned and oversaw South Division operations the Gabilan Conservation Camp and unit warehouse operations in the San Benito - Monterey Unit. He has 29 years experience in the fire service which began on July 22, 1980 when at the age of 16 Rick was hired by the City of Poway Fire Department as a Reserve Fire Fighter. More...
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Who We AreCarmel Highlands Fire Protection District is a proactive, financially strong, progressive Fire District providing a maximum level of service and protection to our community. The District maintains a safe and healthy work environment for our employees, while utilizing state of the art equipment and embracing the traditions we began in 1932. Emergency and
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As the growing season returns and plants and grasses bloom, our freshly painted fire hydrants often fade into Mother Nature's prolific offering. This annual process gives responding firefighters grief when looking for the hydrant they know was "right there" last month! We are very well trained at the CAL FIRE Academy in fire suppression, but are lacking in horticulture education.