Residents can submit applications for the current Commission vacancy by completing an online form and submitting it to the County of Santa Clara Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at: https://www.sccgov.org/forms/home/_layouts/FormServer.aspx?XsnLocation=/forms/home/cob/ApplicationAdvisoryAppointment.xsn&DefaultItemOpen=1 The Clerk’s Office continues to accept applications for the Commission vacancy at all times even when all Commission vacancies are filled. […]
Fire Commission Vacancy – Requesting Letters of Interest
The Los Altos Hills County Fire District (LAHCFD) announces one vacancy on the Fire District Board beginning February 4, 2019 and invites residents to apply in accordance with the requirements below. Qualifications: Vacancy requires applicants to be a resident of the Town of Los Altos Hills Applicants are requested to submit both a letter of […]
Family Emergency Preparedness Workshops: Jan 31 & Feb 7 2019
As part of local efforts to improve our community’s ability to respond and recover from emergency and disaster situations, the Los Altos Hills County Fire District has partnered with neighbor communities and with the Los Altos School District to offer a Family Emergency Preparedness Workshop on January 31, 2019 from 7 – 9 p.m. in […]
Los Altos Hills County Fire District Seeks Two District Board Members
The Los Altos Hills County Fire District (LAHCFD) announces two upcoming vacancies on the Fire District Board beginning January 1, 2019 and invites residents to apply in accordance with the requirements in accordance with the requirements below: Qualifications: One vacancy requires applicants to be a resident of the Town of Los Altos Hills One vacancy […]
Poor Air Quality – What You Can Do
Check local air quality at Airnow.gov or on mobile devices weather apps. You may need to scroll down If air qualify has an unhealthy rating, Limit exposure to outdoor air Limit indoor pollution: avoid running the vacuum cleaner, frying food, burning candles If possible—set up a clean room indoors with a HEPA filter Face Mask […]
Meet the new District General Manager for LAHCFD, J. Logan
Jo Anne “J.” Logan’s new employment won’t take her far afield from her current one; Los Altos’ assistant city manager has accepted the position of general manager for the Los Altos Hills County Fire District. “I’m inspired by this opportunity,” Logan said in a press release. “I think it brings into focus the best of […]
CERT Academy Schedule for 2018
You can become a CERT member! LAHCFD in conjunction with the County of Santa Clara will be offering new 2018 CERT Academy training classes designed to get you CERT certified. If you are interested in becoming a LAHCFD CERT member contact the LAHCFD Emergency Preparedness Coordinator at 650-922-1055. For additional information and a class schedule, download the […]
Applications for General Manager Position Open – POSITION FILLED
This part-time (20 hr/wk) position has been created to lead and manage the District’s ongoing work in fire protection and emergency response. Reporting to an appointed seven-member Board, the General Manager will: Serve as the public face of the District, interacting with residents, contractors, and partner organizations Manage/oversee all District operations, projects, activities, and services […]
LAHCFD Summer Info Mailer
The Los Altos Hills County Fire District is sending a multi-page mailer to all District residents to help inform residents how to best prepare and protect themselves from Fire & Emergency situations, including fire prevention tips, upcoming class schedules, and emergency contact numbers. All residents should be receiving this in the mail in early September.
Byrne Preserve Fire – Post Incident Summary
Fire Department Santa Clara County Event #C172010046 Grass Fire: Altamont Road at Black Mountain, Los Altos Hills. July 20, 2017 – 15:25 hours Engine 71, Engine 374, Engine 75 and Battalion 74 were dispatched to the report of grass fire at the Westwind Stables in the Byrne Preserve. Battalion 72 responded hearing the […]