Emergencies: Dial 9-1-1
Information: (650) 851-1594

Established 1924

Woodside Fire Protection District

Serving Woodside, Portola Valley, Emerald Hills, Ladera, Los Trancos, Skyline, Vista Verde, CA.

RSG Ready Short

Take personal responsibility and prepare long before the threat of a wildfire so your home is ready in case of a fire.

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RSG Set Short

Pack your vehicle with your emergency items. Monitor alerts and news from local media and fire department for updated information.

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RSG Go Short

Following your Action Plan protects you and helps firefighters fight the wildfire, ensuring your family's, safety.

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Woodside Fire Protection District

Woodside Fire Protection District operates three fire stations and serves a population of 25,000 with one Fire Chief, one Deputy Fire Chief,  four Battalion Chiefs, nine Fire Captains, a Fire Marshal, a Deputy Fire Marshal, 33 Firefighter and Firefighter Paramedics, a Public Education Specialist/Cerpp Coordinator, a Finance Manager, a HR/Benefits Manager and one Executive Administrator.  Staffing is divided into three, shifts with 15 personnel on each shift. Shift personnel work a 48/96 schedule.  Learn more...  

 The San Mateo County Health Department is the lead agency for the response to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) within San Mateo County.

Please see updated annoucment as of March 16th 2020. https://cmo.smcgov.org/eoc

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, in the interest of public health and safety, Woodside Fire Administration Office/Prevention Office will be closed to the public. March 17th - May 3rd  

All Fire stations and emergency personnel will be on duty. If this is an emergency please dial 911

For Building/Planning questions please visit our Prevention Tab at the top of our website for more information.                                                           

Woodside Fire News

Be Red Cross Ready - Coping With Shelter In Place Emergencies
Sheltering in place can disrupt our routines and challenge our ability to tend to responsibilities, such as work and caring for loved ones. Understandably, we may become nervous or uncomfortable when sheltering in place. The following information can...
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Carseat Appointments - Postponed Through April
Woodside Fire has been a free resource for parents to have their car seats checked for proper installation for many years. The safety of our residents comes first and foremost. Due to the current shelter in place order, we will not be scheduling any ...
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Coronavirus Update 2019 (Covid-19)
Coronavirus Update 2019 (Covid-19)
The San Mateo County Health Department is the lead agency for the response to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) within San Mateo County.  For the most up-to-date information about the disease, including the recommended actions you can take to p...
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Woodside  -  Portola Valley  -  Emerald Hills  -  Ladera  -  Los Trancos  -  Skyline  -  Viste Verde

Contact Us

808 Portola Rd #C
Portola Valley, CA  USA
Tel: (650) 851-1594
Fax: (650) 851-3960
For Emergencies, Dial 9-1-1

Our Mission; Vision; Values

It is the mission of the Woodside Fire Protection District to protect life, property and the environment through prevention, education, preparedness, and emergency response. Learn more...

Emergency Alert System

Visit www.smcalert.info register to receive email or SMS text alerts for emergencies and road closures in specific San Mateo County cities and neighborhoods, including Woodside Fire Protection District.