The City of Santa Clara Santa Clara Fire Department, in conjunction with Firefighters Local 1171, offers the citizens of Santa Clara an array of public service programs. The dedication and professionalism of Santa Clara's Firefighters is exemplified by the variety of service they provide both on-duty and while volunteering their off-duty time. These programs include: 

CERT Program
Youth FireSetter Prevention & Intervention Program

Public Service Programs are Presented by the Santa Clara Fire Department & Firefighters Local 1171

Art & Wine Festival
Firefighters provide and display safety information and community resource information to citizens who attend the annual Art and Wine Festival at Central Park. Contact Community Risk Reduction at 408-615-4970

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)
Members of the fire service function as peer counselors and task force members who provide emotional support to emergency service workers after experiencing a traumatic emotional emergency response. Contact Santa Clara Fire Dept. at 408-615-4900 or find valuable resources through Firestrong.org 

Firehouse Community Fair
Firefighters host an event each year so that residents can become familiar with the duties and activities of their professional firefighting force. Contact Community Risk Reduction at 408-615-4970

School Visits
Firefighters visit each school annually, and also upon special request, to promote fire safety and education. Contact Community Risk Reduction at 408-615-4970

Smoke Alarm/Detector Batteries
As members of the fire service respond to emergency calls at Santa Clara residences, they check the smoke alarms/detectors within the homes and replace batteries, and if necessary the smoke alarm/detector itself, to ensure proper working condition. Contact Community Risk Reduction at 408-615-4970

Santa Clara Firefighters Foundation Toy Drive
Through a coordinated effort with the Santa Clara Firefighters Foundation, firefighters collect and donate toys for socioeconomically challenged children through the holiday season. Contact Santa Clara Fire Dept. at 408-615-4900