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Fire Captain Dave Cohen grew up in the area and after County Fire responded to a fire at his home, he knew immediately he wanted to become a firefighter. The path to the fire service looks different for everyone. For Captain Cohen, he wanted to gain some life experience first. After graduating college and starting EMT school, he became a volunteer firefighter with us before officially joining the ranks. Learn more about Captain Cohen's journey and his advice for those considering a firefighting career with us in our latest spotlight video. Our Firefighter/Engineer recruitment remains open through November 14, 2023 at www.sccfd.org/employment.

Meet Firefighter/Engineer Ruri Kobayakawa who grew up in Cupertino and now serves her hometown out of our Cupertino fire station! Firefighter Kobayakawa recalls the excitement of greeting firefighters with a wave when she was young and how that inspired her to pursue a career in the fire service after graduating college. Learn more about Firefighter Kobayakawa and hear her advice for anyone hoping to join County Fire in our latest Spotlight video. Our Firefighter/Engineer recruitment remains open until November 14, 2023 - visit www.sccfd.org/employment for more information.

Your neighbors are going electric! Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) selected 13 homeowners, an apartment complex, a Reform Synagogue, and a hair salon in the 2023 Electric Showcase Awards. The Awards recognize and reward community members who are taking positive actions to reduce local emissions and create safe, healthy buildings in SVCE communities. Learn more at: https://svcleanenergy.org/electric-showcase-awards-23/

Your neighbors are going electric! Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) selected 13 homeowners, an apartment complex, a Reform Synagogue, and a hair salon in the 2023 Electric Showcase Awards. The Awards recognize and reward community members who are taking positive actions to reduce local emissions and create safe, healthy buildings in SVCE communities. Learn more at: https://svcleanenergy.org/electric-showcase-awards-23/

Your neighbors are going electric! Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) selected 13 homeowners, an apartment complex, a Reform Synagogue, and a hair salon in the 2023 Electric Showcase Awards. The Awards recognize and reward community members who are taking positive actions to reduce local emissions and create safe, healthy buildings in SVCE communities. Learn more at: https://svcleanenergy.org/electric-sh...

Meet Firefighter Amanda Baum, who dreamed of being a stunt double as a child! Her prior careers included private sector sales and she was even a dispatcher with our very own Santa Clara County 9-1-1 Communications. It was there that she heard our firefighters on the other end of the line and wanted to challenge herself to pursue a career in firefighting. Through hard work and with the support of other firefighters, she made it and has been a tremendous addition to our team. If you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to visit www.sccfd.org/employment.

Meet Firefighter Brandon Lam from our Seven Springs fire station in Cupertino. Firefighter Lam joined Santa Clara County Fire Department in 2018 after being inspired by his father’s path in the fire service. He shares his joy at being able to inspire young kids as well as advice for those thinking of joining County Fire in our latest spotlight video. If you’re interested in a career with us, learn more about career opportunities at www.sccfd.org/employment.

County Fire established a Pre-Fire Management and Wildfire Resilience program in 2021 after receiving direction from the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors to look into how we could mitigate wildfire risk in the Central Fire Protection District. Learn more about this community service as well as how you can help reduce wildfire risk by starting at your own front door.