Valley Center Fire Protection District

05/13/2026

FYI: Since there won't be a Western Days Festival this year (only a parade), the annual chili cook-off fundraiser will be in the fall, not during Memorial weekend. Thank you!

05/12/2026

You spoke - we listened! Save the date!
To be held across the street from the VC Community Center.

05/04/2026

Dearest friends and community members,
It is with profound sadness that I announce the death of one of the newest members of the Valley Center Fire Protection District Fire Family. Firefighter-Paramedic Shane McCann was found in full cardiac arrest in his apartment in Encinitas on May 3, 2026. The Encinitas Fire Department arrived and the Fire-Paramedic teams were unable to revive him. The circumstances of his untimely death are under investigation by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office and it is the wish of Shane’s family to have their privacy respected during this difficult time of grieving. The Valley Center Fire Protection District will honor Shane by flying our mourning flags and shrouding our badges until May 10, 2026 at sunset.
Shane started his fire service career after already serving the public as a beach lifeguard and boat captain /water safety specialist for the TV industry. Shane will be remembered as a compassionate healthcare provider with a passion to serve the community and others who needed his expertise. His love of the Ocean, riding BIG waves in Hawaii and his unconditional friendship will be shared by the Fire Department and Lifeguard Service to provide cherished memories of the life he lived.

Sincerely with respect and admiration,
Josef G. Napier

04/25/2026

Rockin out with Cheap Trick Tonight!

04/18/2026

Hey Valley Center. Chief Joe here. We need more community members to sign up for the Valley Center Community Leadership Academy. It's easy...just go to this link:

04/18/2026

Hey Valley Center , Chief Joe here...
Sign up for the 2026 Community Leadership Academy to lean how the Special Districts in our community serve you. It's easy...Just go to this link and sign up:

03/26/2026

During May the school district, water district, fire district and Sheriff’s substation will come together to host the Valley Center Community Leadership Academy, an opportunity for local citizens to find out in some detail how local government serves them.

During May the school district, water district, fire district and Sheriff’s substation will come together to host the Valley Center Community Leadership Academy, an opportunity for local citizens to find out in some detail how local government serves them. The inaugural Leadership Academy will be ...

03/26/2026

Fire Extinguisher Service Day Next Week!
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Drop off between 7:30-10am
Same day pick-up between 3-5pm

03/11/2026

Inaugural Community Leadership Academy

Valley Center community members are invited to participate in the inaugural Valley Center Community Leadership Academy.
This educational and interactive program offers an inside look at the operations of the Valley Center Fire Protection District, San Diego County Sheriff's Office, the Valley Center Municipal Water District, and the Valley Center - Pauma Unified School District.

Scan QR code, or visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9zSwlwKoCtYL_iwwBceIe2JsslCIYnncBp9--S-g6BP7z3w/viewform

03/02/2026

27th Annual Firefighter Boot Drive - This Thursday!

27th Annual Firefighter Boot Drive - This Thursday!

On Thursday, March 5 hundreds of uniformed firefighters from fire departments throughout San Diego County will be at intersections (morning and afternoon commutes) to collect donations that support the Burn Institute’s burn survivor support services and fire and burn prevention education – serving our entire region.
All proceeds support programs such as ‘Camp Beyond the Scars’ – FREE summer camp for burn-injured children. This invaluable camp has provided a safe and fun experience for hundreds of young burn survivors in a supportive, nurturing, and joyful environment.