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Scotts Valley Fire District reports rising calls, capital needs and a renewed push on a new station
Summary
Fire Chief Mark Carrera said the district ran 2,437 calls in 2024, operates ALS‑level apparatus from three stations including a recently added Branson 40 engine, has set aside $1.5 million toward a new station, and is pursuing shared services and alternate funding after a 61.8% yes vote failed to reach the threshold for Measure S.
Scotts Valley Fire Chief Mark Carrera told attendees the district ran 2,437 incidents in 2024, the majority of which were emergency medical calls. He said the district staffs three stations and now operates a three‑person ALS engine for the Branson 40 community after that area joined the district in December 2023.
Carrera said the board has set aside $1,500,000 toward a new station project and that the district cannot fund a new facility entirely from current revenues; the district…
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