MISSION
The mission of the Santa Cruz County Fire Department is to protect the life, property, and natural resources of its residents and visitors through effective all risk emergency response, preparedness, education, and prevention.
VISION
The vision of the Santa Cruz County Fire Department is to be a leader in transparent and accountable governance, delivering quality fire protection, prevention, and emergency response to all communities in the county.
VALUES
INTEGRITY
We demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, and fairness, guided by honor in all that we do.
PROFESSIONALISM
We provide trusted, quality service with dignity, a positive attitude, and deep respect and compassion for those we serve.
SERVICE
We make our community the focus of all we do, quality fire protection, training, prevention, and emergency response to build a stronger, more resilient future.
INNOVATION
We embrace new ideas and technologies to continually improve the way we serve our community.
ACCOUNTABLITY
We hold ourselves accountable for our actions, decisions, and stewardship of resources at every level.