◈ Homepage — https://www.ncfpd.org/11200 SPEEGLE STREET CASTROVILLE, CA, 95012 831-633-2578 HOME DISTRICT INFO NORTH MONTEREY COUNTY ABOUT NCFPD ADMINISTRATION BOARD MEMBERS LOCAL 3058 DISTRICT TRANSPARENCY PROP 218 BENEFIT ASSESSMENT NEWS PUBLIC RESOURCES INFORMATION & LINKS WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS DEFENSIBLE SPACE INSPECTIONS WEED ABATEMENT & HAZARD COMPLAINT FORM PUBLIC DOCUMENT REQUEST FORMS SMOKE & CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS FIRE MARSHAL NOTES & DOCUMENTS NCD PROGRAMS RESERVE PROGRAM HONOR GUARD USAR PUBLIC EDUCATION BURN GUIDELINES RESIDENTIAL BURN PERMITS AGRICULTURAL BURN PERMITS WARMING FIRE GUIDELINES CALENDAR CONTACT North County Fire Protection District of Monterey County Proudly Serving The Communities Of Castroville, Elkhorn, Las Lomas, Moss Landing, Oak Hills, Pajaro, Prunedale, and Royal Oaks Come join us Saturday, May 16th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Ace Hardware parking lot in Prunedale. Current Information 2025 Moss Landing Vistra Power Plant Fire Click on the link below from the County of Monterey Emergency Response and Recovery website, for updated information regarding the Moss Landing Vistra Power Plant incident. Read More> 2025 Moss Landing Vistra Power Plant Fire | County of Monterey, CA Mission Statement It is the mission of the North County Fire Protection District of Monterey County to provide the highest level of service to protect the lives, property, and environment of the North County communities, by providing prompt and professional services in the event of fire, medical emergency, rescue, environmental disaster, or any other event which threatens the public welfare. Thinking About Becoming a Part-Time Reserve Firefighter? Take the first step toward serving your community by completing our web-based interest form. To access the form, visit or (click on the following link) NCD Programs drop-down menu and select Reserve Program. By submitting an interest form, you will receive updates and be notified when the reserve Firefighter application process opens. Join a dedicated team committed to public safety and making a meaningful impact. Participation is subject to meeting the minimum requirements. Requirements - 18 years of age or older Have a current National Registry EMT or Paramedic Card Hold a current CPAT Card Hold a valid Class C (or higher) CA Driver's License Hold a High School Diploma or GED Be a resident of our Tri-County area, living within 30 minutes of any North County Fire District Station. Please reference our NCFPD page link for station locations below. Click here for more NCFPD info>> FF1 Academy Social Media Powered by Squarespace ◈ Interior Pages — 10 pages crawledBoard Members — North County Fire Protection District Home District Info District Info --> North Monterey County About NCFPD Administration Board Members Local 3058 District Transparency PROP 218 Benefit Assessment News Public Resources Public Resources --> Information & Links Wildfire Preparedness Defensible Space Inspections Weed Abatement & Hazard Complaint Form Public Document Request Forms Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire Marshal Notes & Documents NCD Programs NCD Programs --> Reserve Program Honor Guard USAR Public Education Burn Guidelines Burn Guidelines --> Residential Burn Permits Agricultural Burn Permits Warming Fire Guidelines Calendar Contact Menu 11200 Speegle Street Castroville, CA, 95012 831-633-2578 Protecting The Residents Of North Monterey County Your Custom Text Here Home District Info North Monterey County About NCFPD Administration Board Members Local 3058 District Transparency PROP 218 Benefit Assessment News Public Resources Information & Links Wildfire Preparedness Defensible Space Inspections Weed Abatement & Hazard Complaint Form Public Document Request Forms Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire Marshal Notes & Documents NCD Programs Reserve Program Honor Guard USAR Public Education Burn Guidelines Residential Burn Permits Agricultural Burn Permits Warming Fire Guidelines Calendar Contact   Board Of Directors   Director Don Chapin, President Born in Watsonville, CA. October 20 th 1952 of Donald D. and Grace Chapin.  Has one older sister, Marilyn, and three younger sisters, Janet, Carol, and Sharon. Graduated from Mora Central Catholic High School in 1970 and attended Cabrillo College studying Architecture. Married to wife Barbara, Don has three children.  Caroline, age 32 and a civil engineer, Donald III, age 29 and a graduate of civil engineering at Fresno State University, and Erin, age 18. Don was raised in Watsonville and moved to the Prunedale area in 1972. Don and his family still reside in North County Don began his career in the construction industry at an early age.  His father began his business in Salinas in 1963 with partner Bob Clark.  The business known as Chapin and Clark was focused primarily on underground work and septic systems.  Don began working with his father at a young age while still attending school.  In 1971, Don began a full time career at Chapin and Clark.  On May 5 th 1975, Don left Chapin and Clark and began his own business.  He started with a single dump truck and started as “Don Chapin Jr. Trucking”.  In 1977, Don purchased his first tractor and began his own construction business.  In 1978, his father left Chapin and Clark and the two started what today is still known as “The Don Chapin Co.”. Today the company employs approximately 400 people and has a range of services from engineering, construction, trucking, ready mix concrete supply, aggregate quarries, recycle operations, retail landscape supplies and develops properties into residential subdivisions.  Don is the President and CEO of the Don Chapin Co., and has a hand in the management of all of its affiliates.  Yet Don’s real passion is service to his community.  Among the organizations he is involved with are:   Past President and 18 year Board member of the California International Airshow Member of Madonna Del Sasso Church Board President of Lagunita School District for 28 years President and Member of the Board of Directors for North County Fire Protection District for 12 years Board member and Chair of the United Way Finance Committee Founding member of the United Way Alexis de Toqueville Society Founding member of Common Ground Monterey County Founding member of the Salinas Valley Leadership Group Founding member of Hartnell College Construction Technology Task Force Council Vice President of Monterey Area Council of Boy Scouts Past Chair of the Boy Scouts “Building Future Leaders” committee Vice President of the Board of Directors for Rancho Cielo Youth Campus Board member and incoming Chair of Palma School Board of Directors Board Member of the Panetta Institute for public Policy Past Member of Board of directors, Community Bank of Central Calif. Member of trade organizations including the Builders Exchange of Salinas Valley, Associated General Contractors of California, Associated Builder and Contractor of California, Construction Mining Association, and many others. Don believes in giving back to his community and has been committed to that goal.  He supports many local schools and projects that focus on serving the youth of our community.  To that end, Don developed an endowment fund at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo that provides scholarships to local students seeking a higher education in the engineering fields. Don has received numerous awards for his efforts including Citizen of the Year, Construction Person of the Year, two State awards for Construction Excellence, the Boy Scouts Building Future Leaders Award and the Silver Beaver Award, the National Pope John the XXIII Humanitarian Award, and was most recently he was  inducted into the Monterey County Business Hall of Fame. Don’s favorite pastime is traveling with his family in their motor coach during the summer and snow skiing in the winter. Director Jacqueline C. Simon, Vice President Ms. Jacqueline C. Simon, President and CEO of JCS Ventures, a business development consultant group, and Founder of Transitions for Mentorship and Life-Skills Re-Entry Program, Inc., received her Master’s Degree in Pupil and Personnel Administration and Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Community Corrections and a Bachelor of Arts, from San Jose State University. In addition, Ms. Simon is credentialed and has received multiple Training and Certifications in the Cognitive Behavioral Approach to Motivational Interviewing/Assessment and Healthy Transitional Life Skills Development. Ms. Simon has provided administrative, educational, and support services to ex-offenders in the Federal Probation System, Monterey County Probation, Santa Clara Juvenile Hall & County Sheriffs' Dept., and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation from 1979 to the present. She has worked with the Contra Costa Office of Education's Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery (STAR) program for 5 years and generated the highest statewide graduation statistics of all Parolee Education STAR site locations for 52 months. Moreover, Ms. Simon was elected to the Board of Directors for The Community Alliance for Safety and Peace (CASP) and is an active supporter and member of the Monterey County Peace Officer Association. She is currently working with the American Legion to develop a Veteran’s and community outreach workshops where she will teach "Life Skills" and Mentorship seminars. Congress member Dianne Feinstein selected Ms. Simon as Woman of the Year for her dedication and involvement in Entrepreneurial and Community Commitment to non-profits working at the grassroots level. Through out her work with the Transitions for Mentorship and Life-Skills Recovery and Re-Entry, Ms. Simon has received acknowledgements from Chief of Police Kelly McMillin, Senator Bill Monning, Major Joe Gunter, and from Congressman Sam Farr, on her achievements with graduation of the program, reduction of recidivism, and her perseverance in disengaging youth from the destructive lifestyle of those before them. Ms. Simon is also an International Rotarian and on several Board of Directors. Additionally, Ms. Simon is a service provider for the youth in Juvenile Hall & the Monterey County Juvenile Center, working with her brother, Gene Simons' Real Choices program, where she teaches life skills training, as well as, contributes mentor ship and entrepreneurship to the youth at risk. Ms. Simon gives these youths an opportunity to see their own potential, while building their social and team-building skills, irr Info & Links — North County Fire Protection District Home District Info District Info --> North Monterey County About NCFPD Administration Board Members Local 3058 District Transparency PROP 218 Benefit Assessment News Public Resources Public Resources --> Information & Links Wildfire Preparedness Defensible Space Inspections Weed Abatement & Hazard Complaint Form Public Document Request Forms Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire Marshal Notes & Documents NCD Programs NCD Programs --> Reserve Program Honor Guard USAR Public Education Burn Guidelines Burn Guidelines --> Residential Burn Permits Agricultural Burn Permits Warming Fire Guidelines Calendar Contact Menu 11200 Speegle Street Castroville, CA, 95012 831-633-2578 Protecting The Residents Of North Monterey County Your Custom Text Here Home District Info North Monterey County About NCFPD Administration Board Members Local 3058 District Transparency PROP 218 Benefit Assessment News Public Resources Information & Links Wildfire Preparedness Defensible Space Inspections Weed Abatement & Hazard Complaint Form Public Document Request Forms Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire Marshal Notes & Documents NCD Programs Reserve Program Honor Guard USAR Public Education Burn Guidelines Residential Burn Permits Agricultural Burn Permits Warming Fire Guidelines Calendar Contact Information & Links Use the following links to help guide your search Alert Monterey County is a system used by City and County public safety officials to deliver emergency notifications to residents and businesses impacted by, or in danger of being impacted by, an emergency or disaster. Alert Monterey County uses the 9-1-1 database to call and deliver a recorded message to all landline phone numbers in a specific geographic area within a City and/or the County. Click on the link below for more information. Read More>> Alert Monterey 2-1-1 is a FREE, easy-to-use source of information and referrals that connects you to the services you need. To access, you can (1) Dial 2-1-1, where a trained Call Specialist will provide confidential assistance or (2) Text your zip code to 898-211. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in 170 languages, 2-1-1 is available for fast, free, confidential help. Here are examples of assistance they provide - Food & Clothing Health/Dental Care Mental Health Services Housing & Utilities Job Training Veteran's Assistance Disaster Relief & Recovery Click on the link below to learn more about the individual services 2-1-1 provides. Read More>> 2-1-1 Monterey County Buckling up is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself and your passengers in a crash.  It is extremely important to make sure all children riding in your car be properly secured before every trip. Thousands of children are injured or killed every year because their child passenger safety seats are not installed properly. Remember, most collisions occur within a mile of the home - so buckle your child in a safety seat for every trip, no matter how short. Click on the link below to learn more about the importance of child safety seats. Read More >> Child Safety Seats If you're not confident of how to properly secure your child in a safety seat, contact your local CHP Area Office, and ask to speak with a child passenger safety technician. Click on the link below to locate a local office anywhere in California.  Read More>> local Area Office.   If you generate sharps waste at home such as needles and syringes or have a collection of unused or expired medicines, follow the link below to learn how you can dispose of these items safely. Learn More>> Sharps & Medication Disposal Monterey County - Report Illegal Dumping Reporting Illegal Dump Sites By A Roadside By Telephone Here is contact information for the Public Works Department in the following cities if waste is located in their city limits City of Carmel (831-620-2070) City of Greenfield (831-674-2635) King City (831-385-3281) City of Marina (831-884-1212) City of Monterey (831-646-3920) City of Salinas (831-758-7241) City of Sand City (831-394-1386) City of Seaside (831-899-6825 City of Soledad (831-223-5180) If they are not located within city limits, contact one of the following Monterey County Public Works Department (831-755-4800) for waste located on roads not in the city’s right-of-way CalTrans (831-753-0187) for waste located on highways Union Pacific (1-888-877-7267) for waste located adjacent to railroad track(s) To Report Illegal Dumping On Private Property Or If You Observe The Person(s) In The Act Of Illegally Dumping Click Here>> Illegal Dumping and follow the instructions on the webpage The Fire Safe council is a non-profit corporation committed to protecting lives and property from harm by wildfires, and to educating the public on wildfire dangers and how to reduce them. The council supports projects that help make homes, neighborhoods, and communities fire safe by management of natural and man-made resources. Click on the links below to learn more about the Monterey County Fire Safe Council and the National Fire Safety Council Read More >> Monterey County Safety Council Read More>> National Fire Safety Council Read More>> Sheriff’s Citizen Complaint Form The mission of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is to safeguard the lives and property of the people within our county. We perform our law enforcement and custody duties with honor and integrity in order to guard the public trust. Our highly trained and competent workforce reflects the diversity of our community and demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism. Red Cross - Read More>> Monterey & Read More>> National The American Red Cross of the Central Coast helps individuals and families recover from, prepare for, and prevent disasters supporting individuals and families who live in Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey Counties. We are an independent, nonprofit organization that depends upon the generosity of our local community for our financial support. We do not receive funds from the American National Red Cross. All funds donated to your local Chapter remain here to support the local Red Cross programs. Read More>> CALFIRE The men and women of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) are dedicated to the fire protection and stewardship of over 31 million acres of California's privately-owned wildlands. In addition, the Department provides varied emergency services in 36 of the State's 58 counties via contracts with local governments. Part of CAL FIRE’s mission is to prevent fires. The department’s Fire Prevention Program consists of multiple activities including wildland pre-fire engineering, vegetation management, fire planning, education and law enforcement. Multiple resources are available through their website for the public to keep up to date on incidents throughout the state, as well as information on how to protect your property and life in the event of an emergency. Read More>> NFPA & Read More>> NIFC NFPA is widely known as a codes and standards organization. Their mission is to provide you with the information and knowledge you need to do your job well in today’s ever-changing environment. Their 300 >> codes and standards  are designed to minimize the risk and effects of fire by establishing criteria for building, processing, design, service, and installation around the world. The more than 250 technical committees, comprised of approximately 9,000 volunteers, review public inputs and vote on the revisions in a process that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute. NFPA provides >> free online access  to its codes and standards. The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), located in Boise, Idaho, is the nation's support center for wildland fi Local 3058 — North County Fire Protection District Home District Info District Info --> North Monterey County About NCFPD Administration Board Members Local 3058 District Transparency PROP 218 Benefit Assessment News Public Resources Public Resources --> Information & Links Wildfire Preparedness Defensible Space Inspections Weed Abatement & Hazard Complaint Form Public Document Request Forms Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire Marshal Notes & Documents NCD Programs NCD Programs --> Reserve Program Honor Guard USAR Public Education Burn Guidelines Burn Guidelines --> Residential Burn Permits Agricultural Burn Permits Warming Fire Guidelines Calendar Contact Menu 11200 Speegle Street Castroville, CA, 95012 831-633-2578 Protecting The Residents Of North Monterey County Your Custom Text Here Home District Info North Monterey County About NCFPD Administration Board Members Local 3058 District Transparency PROP 218 Benefit Assessment News Public Resources Information & Links Wildfire Preparedness Defensible Space Inspections Weed Abatement & Hazard Complaint Form Public Document Request Forms Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire Marshal Notes & Documents NCD Programs Reserve Program Honor Guard USAR Public Education Burn Guidelines Residential Burn Permits Agricultural Burn Permits Warming Fire Guidelines Calendar Contact     Local 3058 On May 19, 1986 North Monterey County Firefighters joined the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF). They were subsequently given the Local Union number 3058. Since then, Local 3058 has generously donated their time and efforts to multiple civic programs, fund raisers, special events, and local challenges for goodwill and charity with a dash of well deserved acclaim on the side! From the yearly Muscular Dystrophy Association Fundraiser to Castroville Middle School’s Dia De Los Ninos festival, we are always involved in the community.     Photos Courtesy Of Jason Camp ( Bay Area Stringer TV ) and North County Personnel Social Media Click on the Instagram picture links below View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Facebook link below     --> Summary Block This block is invalid. Please check the block settings and try again. 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The Color/Honor Guard represents the department by presenting the "Colors" (National, California State, and International Association of Firefighters Local 3058 are protected by axe bearers) during many fire related events including parades, fire academy graduations, and funerals. The Color/Honor Guard's unique uniform and precision marching help to achieve a high-level of excellence for each assignment they are detailed to perform.  The North County Fire Protection District's Color/Honor Guard welcomes requests from the any fire or public safety agency. If you would like more information about the Color/Honor Guard or would like to request them to present colors during an event, please contact Captain Brian Wilson at (831) 633-2578.  --> Summary Block This block is invalid. Please check the block settings and try again. Featured Aenean eu leo Quam Powered by Squarespace PROP 218 Benefit Assessment — North County Fire Protection District Home District Info District Info --> North Monterey County About NCFPD Administration Board Members Local 3058 District Transparency PROP 218 Benefit Assessment News Public Resources Public Resources --> Information & Links Wildfire Preparedness Defensible Space Inspections Weed Abatement & Hazard Complaint Form Public Document Request Forms Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire Marshal Notes & Documents NCD Programs NCD Programs --> Reserve Program Honor Guard USAR Public Education Burn Guidelines Burn Guidelines --> Residential Burn Permits Agricultural Burn Permits Warming Fire Guidelines Calendar Contact Menu 11200 Speegle Street Castroville, CA, 95012 831-633-2578 Protecting The Residents Of North Monterey County Your Custom Text Here Home District Info North Monterey County About NCFPD Administration Board Members Local 3058 District Transparency PROP 218 Benefit Assessment News Public Resources Information & Links Wildfire Preparedness Defensible Space Inspections Weed Abatement & Hazard Complaint Form Public Document Request Forms Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire Marshal Notes & Documents NCD Programs Reserve Program Honor Guard USAR Public Education Burn Guidelines Residential Burn Permits Agricultural Burn Permits Warming Fire Guidelines Calendar Contact   Read More>> Preliminary Engineer's Report FAQ’s What are the proposed rates for the Benefit Assessment? Where can I find the District’s Financial Statements? Read More >> https://www.ncfpd.org/district-financials Will you explain why relying on grant funding and other-onetime funds is not sustainable? Grants are not sustainable as there is no guarantee that the district will be awarded those grants. 5 previous layoffs were due to a grant that ran out and the district was unable to sustain staffing levels. Has there been any discussion of establishing a reserve firefighter program to augment staffing? NCFPD currently has an active reserve firefighter program. We are currently working on bolstering our Reserve Firefighter program. We have 8 personnel and augmenting with 8 more. How would shutting a fire station affect fire insurance rates? Shutting down a fire station would directly affect our ISO rating. Shutting down a station would translate into one less fire engine as well as 2-3 firefighters less arriving at a fire/emergency scene within the first 10 minutes. This would increase ISO ratings and insurance costs. Are taxpayers still paying the $152.33 CalFIRE Prevention fee? No. The CalFIRE Fire Prevention Fee was suspended effective July 1, 2017. How much money did North County Fire Protection District receive from the CalFIRE Prevention fee? North County Fire Protection District did not receive any funds from the CalFIRE Prevention fee. Didn’t the Fire District pass a tax measure a couple of years ago? Measure “T” was on the Ballot in November of 2018 and although it received majority votes, it did not Pass successfully as it needed 2/3 majority votes to be implemented as the rules state for special districts.   I own multiple properties and they vary in “ Use Type” when will I know specifically what my costs will be? The chart on this list provides the rates for every “Use Type”. The ballot you receive in the mail will indicate the proposed amount for the properties you own.   Don’t the North County residents already pay an EMS tax? Yes, there is a $5.00 EMS tax that was implemented in the ’90s which provides funding to replenish EMS supplies used on medical emergencies and to fund a portion of EMS training for personnel. This generates approximately $30,000 in revenue per year. I missed the community meeting on April 6th. Is there a way for me to get the information? Yes. We will be hosting another Community Meeting (via webinar/phone conference) on April 22, 2021, at 2 pm. Please contact [email protected] for more information. When will I receive my ballot? Ballots will be mailed out on April 28th, 2021 to all property owners in the District. When are the ballots due? Ballots are due by end of the Public Hearing on June 15th, 2021. How old are the District Fire Engines? How much would it cost to replace one? Can the Board reset the base assessment without voter approval? Is the annual rate adjustment limited strictly to CPI adjustment? The assessment CANNOT be doubled or tripled annually as some comments incorrectly state Prop 218 specifically prevents this to protect taxpayers. It can only be increased by annual CPI not to exceed 3%.  (For example, for 2021, the actual CPI is 2.00% and that would be the max allowable increase). The new “rate” that statement is referring to is based off whether or not the Board approves the CPI Increase. We can address this at our community meeting this week.  For example, the balloted rate is $97.91…. if approved, next year the district will have to provide a budget to complete the ER which will either have a funding need of $97.91… or $97.91 + CPI Increase… That is the “new rate” the Board is approving. Not a doubled or tripled amount. The Rate in question every year is only based around taking a CPI Increase or not.    The CPI (not to exceed 3%) is applied to the previous annual rate, compounded if the district takes an increase. For example,   Scenario below:  Assuming next year (2nd year) the CPI is above 3%, district takes a max 3% … the 3% increase is applied to the $97.91 rate. And let’s say year 3 the cpi is 2%.. The assessment can therefore only be increased by 2% applied to the previous years’ rate of $100.84.          The largest battery storage facility in the world is being built on that site. Did the county have to give away property tax concessions to locate there? If not, wouldn't they pay similar property taxes? The District identified a funding shortfall in fiscal year 2019/20 and 2020/21 prior to receiving expected property tax revenue from the Moss Landing Battery Energy Storage project (MLPP).   The District approached MLPP and asked for assistance with the funding gap.  The MLPP agreed to fill the funding gap through a funding agreement between the MLPP and North County Fire District in the form of one-time payment(s) of $300K per year, for a total of 2 years (FY 2019/20 and 2020/21).  This funding gap was corrected to support the District’s ability to support the local community and the MLPP while it is being built.   The MLPP is scheduled to be completed in late June of this year.  It is important to point out that the funding is a temporary measure to help maintain the existing 22 personnel until such time as the MLPP property tax roll captures the project’s improvements and increases the property tax it generates.  It is anticipated that the property tax revenue increase will be about $300k per year.  In short, we are already using this money through the funding agreement and it will only help sustain the existing 22 firefighters that are currently on the payroll. Why is the Fire District the one receiving and counting the ballots? The fire district is receiving the ballots, the ballots are to remain sealed and will not be opened until the June 15th public hearing. The ballot counting process will be overseen by an outside contracted company and members of the public are also invited to witness. Board members will also be present. Board members are elected by the citizens of North Monterey County and are direct representation “of” and “for” the community. For the purposes of ballot tabulation, the North County Fire District Clerk of the Board is an impartial person designated by the agency who does not have a vested interest in the outcome of the proposed assessment. Due to COVID-19 restrictions space will be limited and only a certain amount of people will be allowed to view the ballot tabulation at a given t Weed Abatement — North County Fire Protection District Home District Info District Info --> North Monterey County About NCFPD Administration Board Members Local 3058 District Transparency PROP 218 Benefit Assessment News Public Resources Public Resources --> Information & Links Wildfire Preparedness Defensible Space Inspections Weed Abatement & Hazard Complaint Form Public Document Request Forms Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire Marshal Notes & Documents NCD Programs NCD Programs --> Reserve Program Honor Guard USAR Public Education Burn Guidelines Burn Guidelines --> Residential Burn Permits Agricultural Burn Permits Warming Fire Guidelines Calendar Contact Menu 11200 Speegle Street Castroville, CA, 95012 831-633-2578 Protecting The Residents Of North Monterey County Your Custom Text Here Home District Info North Monterey County About NCFPD Administration Board Members Local 3058 District Transparency PROP 218 Benefit Assessment News Public Resources Information & Links Wildfire Preparedness Defensible Space Inspections Weed Abatement & Hazard Complaint Form Public Document Request Forms Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire Marshal Notes & Documents NCD Programs Reserve Program Honor Guard USAR Public Education Burn Guidelines Residential Burn Permits Agricultural Burn Permits Warming Fire Guidelines Calendar Contact Weed Abatement Because of the North County Fire Protection District's rural landscaping, every year local residents are faced with the task of removing excessive weeds from their property. And, every year, local residents are faced with neighbors who have failed to remove the excessive weeds from their property. To assist our citizens, we have compiled the following information regarding weed abatement minimum standards, burn season time frames and requirements, fire district authority, and property owner responsibility.    California Fire Code Authority: Any parcel which is determined by the Fire Chief or his representative to be a fire hazard as defined by the California Fire Code (CFC) 2010 Edition.    Minimum Standards for Residential Properties Parcel fronting on a public street or alley shall be abated to the edge of the public street or alley. (Yes, this is your property and your responsibility). Trees shall be limbed no less than 6 feet from ground level within 30 feet of buildings. Brush and combustible vegetation (excluding landscaping) must be cleared 100 feet around all buildings. Remove that portion of any tree extending within 10 feet of the chimney outlet. Maintain any tree adjacent to or overhanging any building free of dead wood. Maintain by removing all debris, leaves, needles, or other dead vegetative growth from roof structures and rain gutters. Remove any/all flammable dead debris from underneath/around all bushes, plants, and/or landscaping structures including stairs, decks, patios, carports, etc. Post address in visible area in numbers not less than 3" high, 3/8" wide and in a contrasting color. If your address cannot be seen from the roadway and/or if your driveway serves multiple residences, post your address (same specifications above) on a 4' post at the driveway entrance so that it is visible from both ways of travel. Maintain driveway access clear 12 feet wide and 15 feet high.   Minimum Standards of Large Lots or Unimproved Properties The parcel shall be cleared to grade of all combustible weeds and debris. EXCEPTION: When cutting is used as the method of abatement, the remaining stubble shall not exceed 2 inches in height. Dry pastures (fenced land used for the purpose of grazing livestock) and dry croplands (land used to produce grain or hay) shall have a firebreak around the entire perimeter of the parcel. Firebreaks shall be no less than 16 feet minimum width and completely cleared of all combustible weeds, debris, hay and grain. NOTE: Combustible weeds and debris shall not be removed by burning. Firebreaks shall be tilled, disked, or scraped. Parcels which experience a "second growth" shall be re-cut, if it is determined to be a fire hazard.   Acceptable Procedures CUTTING: Combustible weeds and debris may be cut manually and/or mechanically. Cut material shall be collected, removed, and properly disposed of. EXCEPTION: Cut material, which is finely mulched, does not have to be collected and removed.  ROTOTILLING OR DISCING: Combustible weeds and debris shall be turned under the soil.  SCRAPING: Combustible weeds and debris may be scraped manually and/or mechanically. The scraped material shall be collected, removed and properly disposed of.  CHEMICAL SPRAYING: Weeds may be sprayed to prevent growth. This is a preventative measure to be conducted prior to the weeds reaching maturity or drying out.  NOTE: Combustible weeds and debris shall not be removed by burning. Firebreaks shall be tilled, disked, or scraped. Fire Hazard Complaint Form Reporting party information must be provided for complaint to be considered valid. All Reporting Party information is confidential. --> Summary Block This block is invalid. Please check the block settings and try again. Featured Aenean eu leo Quam Powered by Squarespace NCD Request — North County Fire Protection District Home District Info District Info --> North Monterey County About NCFPD Administration Board Members Local 3058 District Transparency PROP 218 Benefit Assessment News Public Resources Public Resources --> Information & Links Wildfire Preparedness Defensible Space Inspections Weed Abatement & Hazard Complaint Form Public Document Request Forms Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire Marshal Notes & Documents NCD Programs NCD Programs --> Reserve Program Honor Guard USAR Public Education Burn Guidelines Burn Guidelines --> Residential Burn Permits Agricultural Burn Permits Warming Fire Guidelines Calendar Contact Menu 11200 Speegle Street Castroville, CA, 95012 831-633-2578 Protecting The Residents Of North Monterey County Your Custom Text Here Home District Info North Monterey County About NCFPD Administration Board Members Local 3058 District Transparency PROP 218 Benefit Assessment News Public Resources Information & Links Wildfire Preparedness Defensible Space Inspections Weed Abatement & Hazard Complaint Form Public Document Request Forms Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire Marshal Notes & Documents NCD Programs Reserve Program Honor Guard USAR Public Education Burn Guidelines Residential Burn Permits Agricultural Burn Permits Warming Fire Guidelines Calendar Contact North County Fire Public Request Forms Fire/EMS Incident Report Request Instructions Fire reports are considered to be a matter of public record; however, there may be some portions of that report that are private and not subject to disclosure. In addition, the casualty report associated with the fire report is treated as a confidential EMS report, and is protected by privacy laws. To obtain any available photographs associated with the fire investigation in either compact disc format or photo reproduction, the District will charge the actual reprint/multimedia reproduction costs. Please download and fill out the form. It can be found HERE . Please submit incident requests to [email protected] or fax 831-633-2572 Ride Along Request Ride alongs are a great way for someone interested in the fire service to get an experience of the daily Firefighter life. North County is proud to offer this program to any individual over the age of sixteen (16). Anyone under the age of eighteen (18) will still require parental consent waiver to be signed. If you have any interest, please download both our Ride Along Policy and Ride Along Request form. 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Locations of our stations can be found >> HERE . Burning is allowed ONLY on Permissive Burn Days. Call 1-800-225-2876 or check online >> HERE  for burn status. North County FPD is located in the Coastal Zone . Please call our office at (831) 633-2578 to disclose what you will be burning and to validate your permit each time you burn. --> Summary Block This block is invalid. Please check the block settings and try again. Featured Aenean eu leo Quam Powered by Squarespace News & Updates — North County Fire Protection District Home District Info District Info --> North Monterey County About NCFPD Administration Board Members Local 3058 District Transparency PROP 218 Benefit Assessment News Public Resources Public Resources --> Information & Links Wildfire Preparedness Defensible Space Inspections Weed Abatement & Hazard Complaint Form Public Document Request Forms Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire Marshal Notes & Documents NCD Programs NCD Programs --> Reserve Program Honor Guard USAR Public Education Burn Guidelines Burn Guidelines --> Residential Burn Permits Agricultural Burn Permits Warming Fire Guidelines Calendar Contact Menu 11200 Speegle Street Castroville, CA, 95012 831-633-2578 Protecting The Residents Of North Monterey County Your Custom Text Here Home District Info North Monterey County About NCFPD Administration Board Members Local 3058 District Transparency PROP 218 Benefit Assessment News Public Resources Information & Links Wildfire Preparedness Defensible Space Inspections Weed Abatement & Hazard Complaint Form Public Document Request Forms Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire Marshal Notes & Documents NCD Programs Reserve Program Honor Guard USAR Public Education Burn Guidelines Residential Burn Permits Agricultural Burn Permits Warming Fire Guidelines Calendar Contact   North County Fire In The News April 20th, North County Fire provided personnel and their truck to the 2nd annual Girls Firefighter Camp hosted by California Fire Women and MPC. It is an ever growing program that allowed girls ages 14-18 the opportunity to experience multiple disciplines in the fire service - firefighting, CPR, rope rescue, forcible entry, wildland, search and rescue, etc. Posted 4/30/2024 On December 2nd, the Junior League of Monterey County organized an event at the Girls Scouts of the Central Coast center in Castroville, CA, to bolster Partnership for Children's mission of enhancing the holiday season for the children they serve. North County Fire was invited to participate alongside the Carol Group - The Cannery Rogues Barber Shop Quartet. Posted 12/07/2023   Vice President Simon Received A Letter From Central Coast High School Posted 09/22/2023   Vegetation Fire In The Area Of Las Lomas, news link below. Click to view video>> Cal Fire responding to fire in north Monterey County, evacuations issued Posted 09/22/2023   --> Summary Block This block is invalid. Please check the block settings and try again. Featured Aenean eu leo Quam Powered by Squarespace Public Education — North County Fire Protection District Home District Info District Info --> North Monterey County About NCFPD Administration Board Members Local 3058 District Transparency PROP 218 Benefit Assessment News Public Resources Public Resources --> Information & Links Wildfire Preparedness Defensible Space Inspections Weed Abatement & Hazard Complaint Form Public Document Request Forms Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire Marshal Notes & Documents NCD Programs NCD Programs --> Reserve Program Honor Guard USAR Public Education Burn Guidelines Burn Guidelines --> Residential Burn Permits Agricultural Burn Permits Warming Fire Guidelines Calendar Contact Menu 11200 Speegle Street Castroville, CA, 95012 831-633-2578 Protecting The Residents Of North Monterey County Your Custom Text Here Home District Info North Monterey County About NCFPD Administration Board Members Local 3058 District Transparency PROP 218 Benefit Assessment News Public Resources Information & Links Wildfire Preparedness Defensible Space Inspections Weed Abatement & Hazard Complaint Form Public Document Request Forms Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire Marshal Notes & Documents NCD Programs Reserve Program Honor Guard USAR Public Education Burn Guidelines Residential Burn Permits Agricultural Burn Permits Warming Fire Guidelines Calendar Contact Public Education For Kids See more information on prevention, fires, and preparedness on the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) website. >> Learn More For a fun and interactive site for kids, check out >> Sparky's Firehouse ! On the website, there are direct links for Parents and Educators as well, for a more focused presentation on how to discuss fire safety with children. Station Visits If you would like to schedule a station visit, please contact our Administrative Office at (831) 633-2578. Our personnel would be more than happy to do station tours showing off our engines, equipment, and tools, along with a brief demonstration/talk on fire safety. --> Summary Block This block is invalid. Please check the block settings and try again. Featured Aenean eu leo Quam Powered by Squarespace