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woodsidefire.org Staffing is divided into three, shifts with 15 personnel on each shift. Shift personnel work a 48/96 schedule.

WOODSIDE - PORTOLA VALLEY - EMERALD HILLS - LADERA - LOS TRANCOS - SKYLINE - VISTA VERDE - SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA

Woodside Fire Protection District operates three fire stations and serves a population of 25,000 with one Fire Chief, four Battalion Chiefs, nine Fire Captains, a Fire Marshal, 33 Firefighter and Firefighter Paramedics, an Accountant, an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, a

Public Education Specialist/Cerpp Coordinator, two Department Assistants, and a Business/Human Resource Manager.

06/01/2026

🔥 COMMUNITY NOTICE: WILDLAND FIRE DRILL 🔥
Heads up, South San Mateo County residents!
Woodside Fire Protection District will be conducting a Wildland Fire Drill in the Los Trancos Area from June 8–13, 2026.
What to expect:
🚒 Increased fire apparatus + emergency vehicles
👨‍🚒 Firefighters running simulated wildfire operations & training
🕒 Personnel working throughout the area, day & evening
Important: THERE IS NO CAUSE FOR ALARM. This is a planned training exercise. All personnel will be clearly identified.
We’re training hard now so we’re ready when it matters. Wildfire preparedness is a shared responsibility, now’s a great time to review your evacuation plan and emergency kit.
Thank you for your support as we work to keep our communities safe. 💪
CommunityNotice WildfirePreparedness PlanPrepareBeReady

05/22/2026

On April 4th, Woodside firefighters and AMR responded to a medical emergency at a local construction site involving a worker in cardiac arrest. Through rapid intervention, teamwork, and immediate actions by coworkers on scene, the patient was successfully revived and is making a full recovery.

Today, our firefighters were honored to attend a luncheon with the crew members whose quick actions helped save their coworker’s life. Strong outcomes like this are made possible through teamwork, training, and a community willing to step in and help.

05/19/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter Paramedic Amanda Dale.

Last month, Firefighter Paramedic Dale was commended for her outstanding commitment and service to the community of Woodside Fire Protection District.

The Valor Award stemmed from a call for service that resulted in life-saving actions by Firefighter Dale and her crew.

District 4-C4
Peninsula Council of Lions Clubs
Area Wide Fire Valor Award
Valor Category: Life Saving

04/23/2026

🚒 We're building a new squad — and it could include YOU.
Woodside Fire Protection District is recruiting Cadets! If you've got your EMT license and a drive to serve, this is your chance to get hands-on experience in emergency response, firefighter training, fire prevention, and more.

📋 Requirements:
Valid EMT License · Medical Insurance · Valid CA Driver's License · Available for interviews June 14/15

📅 Apply April 22 – May 22 at CalOpps.org
Every firefighter started somewhere. Start here. 🔥

01/30/2026

The Woodside Fire Protection District is pleased to announce that the application process for Lateral Firefighter and Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic positions is now open.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through CalOpps.org.

Applicants please review the posting on this post + CalOpps for detailed information regarding minimum qualifications, required certifications, application deadlines, and the full hiring process. Only complete applications submitted through CalOpps by the posted closing date will be considered.

We look forward to attracting highly motivated, professional firefighters who are committed to serving the Woodside community with excellence and integrity.

12/30/2025

Huge Congratulations on a Well-Earned Retirement, Chief Cuschieri!

We are proud to announce the retirement of our Fire Chief, Tom Cuschieri, following an incredible 28 years of dedicated service to the Woodside Fire Protection District.

Chief Cuschieri’s journey with Woodside began in 1992 as a cadet, and in 1997 he was hired as a Firefighter/Paramedic. His commitment, work ethic, and leadership led to his promotion to Captain in 2007, a role he served in for 12 years. He later advanced to Training Chief, was promoted to Deputy Chief in 2022, and ultimately concluded his distinguished career as Fire Chief.

Throughout every role, Chief Cuschieri led with integrity, heart, and a genuine love for this department. He has been a mentor, a leader, and, most importantly, a great guy who always put people first. His impact, leadership, and legacy will be felt for generations to come.

Thank you, Chief, for your unwavering dedication, sacrifice, and service. Your mark on this department is permanent, and your presence will always be part of Woodside Fire.

Wishing you nothing but happiness, health, and new adventures in retirement.
Enjoy every minute—you’ve earned it.
Happy Retirement, Chief!

12/29/2025

We are proud to congratulate Tim Richards on the conclusion of an incredibly successful and distinguished career with Woodside Fire Protection District. Tim was recently honored with a surprise end-of-career dinner at Station 7, surrounded by on-duty crews who had the privilege of serving alongside him.

Throughout his career, Tim demonstrated unwavering dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the mission of public service. His contributions have left a lasting impact on the department, the community, and the many firefighters he mentored along the way.

Thank you, Tim, for your years of exemplary service, leadership, and sacrifice. Your legacy at Woodside Fire will be felt for many years to come. We wish you all the best in the next chapter ahead. Enjoy retirement Brother!

12/18/2025

A huge congratulations is in order as we proudly welcome Firefighter Dodson and Firefighter Healy to the Woodside Fire family. This evening, they successfully completed their in-service Fire Academy, an accomplishment that reflects months of hard work, discipline, and unwavering commitment to the fire service.

Completing the academy is no small feat. It requires resilience, teamwork, and a dedication to mastering both the physical and mental demands of the job. Firefighters Dodson and Healy have demonstrated a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a clear commitment to serving the community with professionalism and integrity.

We are proud of the effort they have put forth and the standards they upheld throughout the academy. Woodside Fire is fortunate to add two motivated and capable firefighters to our ranks, and we look forward to watching them continue to grow, serve, and make a positive impact as members of our department.

Congratulations to both of you on this well-earned milestone, and welcome to the Woodside Fire family.

12/16/2025

Nothing like neighbors showing up, rolling up their sleeves, and getting real work done 💪🌲

We had an awesome community volunteer work day at the Red Shed in Los Trancos Woods with about a dozen volunteers teaming up with Woodside Fire Protection District’s Fuel Mitigation Crew. Together, we pulled broom, cleared ditches, cut hazardous trees and brush, and wrapped it all up with a full chip at the end of the day.

This is what wildfire risk reduction looks like—boots on the ground, community-driven, and making a real difference in the places we love. Huge thanks to everyone who came out and put in the work. It matters.

12/08/2025

Woodside Fire stands in unwavering support of the family of Berkeley Fire Captain Scott Hall.

We honor Captain Hall’s service, his leadership, and the profound dedication he showed to his community and his crew. His loss is felt deeply across the fire service, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Berkeley Fire.

In times like these, the strength of the fire service family is found in unity. We stand shoulder to shoulder with those who knew and loved Captain Hall, keeping them in our thoughts as we honor his legacy and sacrifice.

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3111 Woodside Road
Woodside, CA
94062

Telephone

+16508511594

Website

http://www.woodsidefire.org/

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