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Development Fees
On August 14, 2007, the North County Fire District's Board of Directors unanimously adopted an increase to its unit cost supporting the District's fee schedule. Effective September 1, 2007, unit costs will increase from $152 to $170 per unit. Please contact (831) 633-2578 with any inquiries.

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District Overview

The North County Fire Protection District of Monterey County is a special district detached from County government. The majority of the District's revenue is property taxes collected from property owners living within its jurisdiction while a publicly elected five member Board of Directors governs poy and financial concerns.

The District is 164 square miles of predominately rural land with a population of approximately 45,000. Within the boundaries are the growing communities of: Castroville, Moss Landing, Oak Hills, Pajaro, Prunedale, Elkhorn, Las Lomas, and Royal Oaks, four major highway (101, 156, 183 & 1), one railway, two rivers (Salinas and Pajaro), 9 miles of beach/water front, and one private airfield. The District is within 15 miles of four major medical facilities.



The District's three fire stations are strategically located. Station one is located in Castroville and houses the business office, maintenance shop, and training/meeting room. Station Two is located in Prunedale, six miles due east of Station One. Station Three is located about twelve miles north of Station One in the Royal Oaks area. Please reference our Station link for detailed information on each station.


Mission Statement
(Approved by the Board of Directors on January 9, 2007)

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 the environment of the North County community, 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.


District Values
The North County Fire Protection District of Monterey County and its personnel value:

A. The opportunity to be of service to the public and earn their trust and
confidence in such service;

B. A work environment that promotes harmony, respect for each person and is free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation;

C. A highly trained professional work force that generates trust and respect among District personnel and that is dedicated to the North Monterey County community;

D. The importance of training and individual development as an integral part of professional, personal and District growth; and

E. The cultural diversity of the North County community and the District's awareness of, and participation in, its community.