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...   

 

Woodside Fire News

Certified First Aid/CPR Course - Offering Two Classes - June 22 Or July 13!
First Aid/CPR course - Saturday June 22, 2019 or July 13, 2019First Aid - 9:00am - 12:30pmCPR - 1:00pm - 4:30pmThese courses are certified through the American Heart Association. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a 2 year certification ...
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Fire Chief Leaving Woodside Fire Protection District With Priorities Intact
Woodside Fire Protection District Chief Dan Ghiorso is a talkative and engaging speaker, as anyone who has heard him at a Town Council meeting in Woodside or Portola Valley can attest.Ghiorso has a lot to reflect on after his 28 years in the departme...
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New CERT Class! First Class Starts May 13th 6:30-9pm
Are you prepared to help family, neighbors, and your community during a disaster? Learn how to take personal responsibility by becoming proactive in your emergency preparedness.Join us for six evenings and a Saturday from 6:30-9:00 at Station 19...
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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.