Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department

03/18/2026

Arson Investigation

At approximately 4:43 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, deputies responded to the Santa Cruz County Fire Station 34 McDermott, at 7276 Empire Grade Road following reports of a fully involved water tender. The fire was quickly extinguished, and a search of the structure was conducted. Based on preliminary findings, the incident is believed to be arson.

No injuries were reported, but the water tender was a total loss. However, due to the rapid response of firefighters, the station itself was saved. While the building sustained some water and smoke damage, mitigation efforts are underway. Resources have been relocated to ensure there is no disruption to emergency services in the community.

The Sheriff’s Office is working in coordination with the Santa Cruz County Fire Department and CAL FIRE investigators on this case. We also extend our thanks to the Felton Fire Protection District for their assistance. As detectives and crime scene investigators continue processing evidence, anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Malone at 831-454-7636.

03/13/2026

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03/11/2026

02/26/2026

Your Boulder Creek Firefighters, along with , quickly extinguished a fire in an outbuilding this morning. Fortunately there were no injuries and minimal property damage.

02/17/2026

Upcoming community town hall meeting with PG&E

12/22/2025

🎄✨ FREE CHRISTMAS TREES! ✨🎄
Spread some holiday cheer! We have a few Christmas trees left over and would love to help make your season bright. Stop by the fire station and pick one up while they last!
🎁 One tree per family, please.

12/20/2025

We still have some Christmas trees left at the firehouse tree lot! All trees will be 50% off from now until sell out. Come by and get a tree, we’re open 8am-8pm this weekend.

12/19/2025

Get yourselves ready for the upcoming storm! Sandbags are available at two locations in Boulder Creek. Bring a shovel.

📍Boulder Creek Golf Course
Corner of 236 and E Hilton

📍Redwood Elementary School
North of town, 16900 HWY 9

12/09/2025

UPDATE: Owner has been located and is being reunited

Do you recognize this dog? Enzo here was found walking on Hwy 9 about 10 miles north of town. Comment or message if you know who he belongs to.

12/01/2025

BURN SEASON🔥

Burn season starts today, December 1st. Please be advised the rules and regulations regarding permitting have changed this burn season.

All residents regardless of location within the District must meet the following requirements:
-💥New this year - A permit is needed from CalFIRE https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/
- Meet the requirements for burn eligibility (https://www.mbard.org/burn-permits-09c6ab3 -9bb39392e90d3860a8c45da6667d6bf856ac140f264c5fb42024d781ee9341a6)
- Check daily burn status before burning (https://ssl.arb.ca.gov/pfirs/cb3/cb3.php?id=9)
- Notify Boulder Creek Fire Protection District before each day you burn by calling and leaving a voicemail at the office at 831-338-7222.

Please note if there are any changes to the process during the season we will post updates.

Don't know if you are in the State Responsibility Area (SRA) or Local Responsibility Area (LRA)? Check out this address lookup map: https://calfire-forestry.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=123729e886fc4eafbc7f14d7c8c5083e

Please note only one permit is needed per season. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep you safe. 🔥

This application displays the current burn permit responsibility area as well as corresponding jurisdictions in California.