Los Altos Hills County Fire District

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Alert: Emergency Alert Siren TEST at Purissima Park August 26th

The Town of Los Altos Hills will conduct a public demonstration and operational test of an emergency alert siren system at Purissima Park this upcoming Wednesday, August 26th. The active test is scheduled to occur from approximately 4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., with a broader operational window of 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to allow for setup, testing, and any necessary adjustments.

Read more about this test

Arastradero Evacuation Route Maintenance Coming September 8

The 2026 maintenance treatment is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 8, 2026. Visit the project page

Please keep an eye on your mailbox!

Postcards were mailed to residents along the route on Friday, July 31st.

Right of Entry (ROE) packets were mailed to residents along the route, as applicable, on Friday, July 31st. Learn more about the ROE form and fill it out to allow treatment along the perimeter of your property!

Magdalena-Eastbrook Evacuation Route Maintenance Coming October 12

The 2026 maintenance treatment is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 12, 2026. Visit the project page

Please keep an eye on your mailbox!

Postcards were mailed to residents along the route on Friday, August 21st.

Right of Entry (ROE) packets will be mailed to residents along the route on Friday, August 28th. Learn more about the ROE form and fill it out to allow treatment along the perimeter of your property!

Magdalena-I280 Evacuation Route Maintenance Coming October 13

The 2026 maintenance treatment is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 13, 2026. Visit the project page

Brush chipper shooting chips into a dumpster

Reduce the amount of flammable yard waste on your property.

Click here to register!

Brush Chipping Program

diagram of home ignition zones

Receive an evaluation of your property’s potential ignition sites.
Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) Assessment and Rebate

Firewise USA

Work with your neighbors to make your community safer.
Firewise USA®

Los Altos Hills County Fire District

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CERT program volunteers participating in a drill

Prepare for emergencies by joining an active community of ready-to-help volunteers.
Learn About CERT

Wooden gavel and sound block.

View agendas for upcoming Commission meetings and records from past meetings (Learn how to become a Commissioner)
Commission Meetings

Interstate 280

Read about the I-280 hazardous fuel reduction project.
I-280 Project

community classes

We provide classes for all ages, expert and beginner.
Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Classes

Fire Smart Yards: A visual Guide for Landscapers

View the Fire Safe Marin Fire Smart Yards Guide
We provide additional vegetation management resources for your property.
Vegetation Management Resources

Working Together With Santa Clara County Fire

Santa Clara County Fire Logo Est. 1947, Courtesy & ServiceThe Santa Clara County Fire Department (SCCFD) provides LAHCFD with fire and rescue services, giving LAHCFD residents local control and planning with the operational advantages of a much larger County organization. SCCFD also provides Fire Prevention Services for LAHCFD and Town of Los Altos Hills residents. For more information about these services, visit the SCCFD Fire Prevention webpage. Review Central Fire’s Key Reports and Documents.

Fire Services

  • Fire and Emergency
  • Emergency Medical Response
  • Protection, Prevention and Resiliency Services

Are you prepared for 2026?

2026 Los Altos Hills County Fire District Preparedness Guide cover

The District is proud to present its annual Preparedness Guide, featuring simple, monthly actions to help you steadily enhance your disaster and emergency readiness. Check it out for tips, tasks, and our class offerings.

  • View the Guide online
  • Download the Guide (PDF)

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LAHCFD Services Guide

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Upcoming Events

  • Wildfire Preparedness Workshop – Aug 27, 2026 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • POSTPONED: CERT August Skills Refresher – Aug 29, 2026 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
  • LAHCFD Firewise Office Hours – Sep 02, 2026 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Past Events

Download presentations or view recordings from recent events.
  • Be Ready Be Prepared: Animal Preparedness - August 22, 2026
  • August Commission Meeting - August 18, 2026
  • Home Hardening & Zone 0 - July 25, 2026
  • Fire Smart Landscaping - June 13, 2026
  • 3rd Annual Wildfire Community Preparedness Day - May 2, 2026
  • Be Ready Be Prepared: Make A Go Bag - April 18, 2026
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