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Quick detection by a maintenace worker and quick response prevent major fire

At about 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, CAL FIRE/Carmel Highlands Fire Protection District (FPD) responded to a call for structure fire at the Highlands Inn, in the community of Carmel Highlands (Monterey County). Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the roof of a condominium unit on fire on Highlands Drive, near the intersection with Pine Way. Read More

Carmel Highlands Structure Fire 11-30-2011

EARTHQUAKE Preparedness

Reverse 911 Notification System

Emergency notification technology to improve communications and keep our residents informed & safe

In 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...

New Class! Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)


CARMEL HIGHLANDS, CARMEL VALLEY, CYPRESS, & PEBBLE BEACH
Community Emergency Response Training

Upcoming class scheduled

-March (2nd 3rd & 4th) 2012..

For information, please contact Fire Captain/Emergency Planner Dan Westbrook at 831-624-2374

 

Have you changed the batteries in your smoke detector lately?

It is recommended to change the batteries at Daylight Savings.

If you are a resident within the Carmel Highlands Fire District and need smoke alarm batteries or assistance in changing them, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

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“In more than half of the reported home fires in which the smoke alarms were present but did not operate, batteries were missing or disconnected. " Source: Ahrens, Marty. U.S. Experience with Smoke Alarms and Other Fire Detection Equipment, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA, May 2009.

 

 

 Highlands Community Fire Safe Committee

 

Response Plan Made from Big Sur Basin Fire Lessons

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WILDFIRE is Coming. Is Your Home READY?

3 Simple Steps: Ready, Set, Go!

Preparing for a wildfire starts with 3 simple steps: Ready, Set, Go. These steps incorporate both making your home more resistant to wildfires and ensuring that your family is ready to evacuate early and safely when wildfire happens. www.readyforwildfire.org

Who We Are

Carmel 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.

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Carmel Highlands Fire District

73 Fern Canyon Road, Carmel, CA 93923

831-624-2374

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