ABOUT FELTON FIRE

Established in 1935 Felton Fire serves a variety of businesses, residences, and tourist attractions, including three schools, multiple conference centers with hotels, a large tourist railroad operation, and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.

The fire district is governed by an elected 5 member board of directors. Each director serves a four-year term of office.

The fire district is an all risk fire protection agency, responding to 750-900 calls for service each year, including fires, floods, rescues, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, and public assistance.

Felton Fire also participates or leads a variety of public education programs, including fire safety at local schools districts and a CERT program.

Fleet

Felton Fire operates a fleet consisting of the following with an average age under 10 years:

2 Type 1 Engines
1 Type 3 Engine
1 Type 6 Engine (Delivery Fall 2023)
1 Water Tender
1 Breathing support
3 Utility Pickups

Diverse Call Types

Felton Fire is an all risk department with a diverse call volume makep Consisting of an annual average as follows:

Medical Aid 48%
Rescue (trail, LARRO) 18%
Motor Vehicle Collision 10%
Hazardous conditions check 12%
Fires 7%
Mutual Aid Assignment 5%

Partnerships

Felton Fire partners with local industry and public safety agencies for training opportunities, as well as standby Fire/EMS services. Felton Fire is one of the few agencies where you may find yourself riding an 1800's steam train to the scene of your call.