Los Altos Hills County Fire District

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Fire Resistant Landscaping recordingFire Smart Landscaping Class Recording Available

This class with special guest presenter, Nikki Hanson of California Sisters Landscaping shows us how to balance native plants, water conservation and wildfire safety. View presentation and video

Altamont Evacuation Route Maintenance Complete

The 2026 maintenance treatment was completed on June 12, 2026. Visit the project page

Annual Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit)

See the Los Altos Hills County Fire District Fiscal Year 2026 – 2027 Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit) Calculation HERE

Join Us Saturday, July 25 

Home Hardening & Zone 0 Class, 10:00am -12:00pm at Los Altos Hills Town Hall

Presented by Fire Captain Paige Russell (ret.), LAHCFD Operations Project Manager
Register

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

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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

  • Brush and Yard Trimming Clean Up – Jun 20, 2026 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • CERT Meeting – Jun 22, 2026 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Fire District Commission Meeting – Jun 23, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Past Events

Download presentations or view recordings from recent events.
  • 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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