Carmel Highlands Fire District

== Area Served ==
Formed in 1932, the Carmel Highlands Fire District provides fire protection, basic life support (EMT), advanced life support (paramedic) services, and technical rescue for the unincorporated coastal area located south of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the Cypress Fire Protection District in northwestern Monterey County, Central California. The community encompasses an area covering 9 square miles and has a population of approximately 1,075. 
=== Mutual Aid ===
The district works closely with two adjacent districts; the Cypress Fire Protection District and the Pebble Beach Community Services District, that are also staffed by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), and has mutual aid agreements with the Monterey County Regional Fire District, and other neighboring municipal fire agencies.
==Department Profile==
The Carmel Highlands Fire District contracts with CAL FIRE to provide fire protection and emergency medical services (EMS). Under the contract, CAL FIRE provides personnel and the District provides facilities, vehicles, equipment, and supplies for the services. The Carmel Highlands Fire District is comprised of 13 full-time staff, a first due engine company and an incident command vehicle out of a single fire station. CHFD also cross staffs a Type 6 wildland unit, and a water rescue unit. All personnel are trained to the EMT level and each apparatus has a paramedic on duty. CHFD received 285 calls for service in 2021.
==Apparatus Roster==
All pump/tank measurements are in US gallons.
===Fire Station 21 - 73 Fern Canyon Road, Carmel-By-The-Sea===
:Medic Engine 21 - 2021 Pierce Enforcer 6010 (1500,250aux/580/20F) (SN#36012)
:Brush Engine 21 - 2008 International WorkStar 4x4 / KME Type 3 wildland (1000/750/30F) (Ex-Engine 7331)
:Boat 21 - 2021 Zodiac Milpro Mk3 / 40HP outboard
:Utility 21 -
:Boat 121 (Reserve) - 2016 Zodiac MilPro Mk3 / 40HP outboard
:Water Rescue - 2016 Yamaha WaveRunner VXR PWC
:Chief - Willys Jeep ¼-ton 4x4 
==Retired Apparatus==
:2006 Pierce Dash pumper (1500/500) (SN#16935-02) (Ex-Engine 7311)
==Station Map==
Category:Monterey County
Category:California departments operating KME apparatus
Category:California departments operating Pierce apparatus
Category:Departments operating Zodiac boats