Data disclaimer: Based on the NFIRS Public Data Release (2021–2025). NFIRS is voluntarily reported and may not include all departments or incidents. Some departments have missing years or incomplete records. Totals shown reflect data as submitted and may not represent complete activity.
Incident Composition (2021–2025)
5-Year Trends
Total Incidents
By Incident Type
Key Metrics
23,851
Avg Incidents / Year
56.6%
EMS Share
2.8%
Fire Share
6%
False Alarm Rate
-30.2%
5-Year Trend
15
Departments
Departments
| Department ▲ | 5-Year Incidents ▼ | Fire % ▲ | EMS % ▲ | False Alarm % ▲ | Trend ▲ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz FD | 46,314 | 2.6% | 57.7% | 6.2% | +5.1% |
| Central Fpd | 32,999 | 1.8% | 59.1% | 6.4% | +4.3% |
| Scotts Valley Fpd | 11,615 | 2.5% | 59.1% | 5.6% | +20.2% |
| Santa Cruz Cfd | 9,824 | 3.8% | 48.8% | 2.5% | +15.8% |
| Pajaro Valley Fire Prot Agency | 6,022 | 3.5% | 62.3% | 4.5% | -5.1% |
| Boulder Creek Fpd | 3,904 | 2.4% | 50.2% | 2.1% | -7% |
| Felton Fpd | 3,216 | 4% | 54.7% | 4.4% | -57.1% |
| Ben Lomond Fpd | 3,013 | 3% | 55.4% | 3.9% | +2.4% |
| Santa Cruz Csa48 | 841 | 0.5% | 10.2% | 69.6% | -16.7% |
| Cdfsanta Cruz | 766 | 40.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | -29.6% |
| Zayante Fpd | 649 | 4.9% | 53.6% | 6% | +17500% |
| Branciforte FD | 91 | 16.5% | 22% | 4.4% | — |
| Watsonville FD | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | — |
| Uc Santa Cruz FD | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | — |
| Aptos La Selva Fpd | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | — |
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