Scotts Valley, CA – Scotts Valley Fire Rescue has been working closely with technology partner First Due to release Community Connect, an application focused on protecting residents and their property in the most effective way possible during an incident or major disaster. Community Connect is a secure, easy to use platform that allows residents to share critical information about their household in order to aid first responders and emergency service personnel to respond more efficiently and effectively; ultimately resulting in better incident outcomes.

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Community Connect is completely voluntary and residents are individually able to decide which information they are comfortable sharing. Residents simply create a profile and enter critical property and occupant information which is then made available to public safety agencies at the time of dispatch. Data provided by resident's within Community Connect is 100% secure and is used only for the purpose of better serving the resident during emergency situations.

For more information about the program and to create a profile for your household, please visit Scotts Valley Community Connect.
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About First Due

First Due is on a mission to end first responder and citizen injuries due to a lack of information. First Due is focused on providing solutions for Fire and EMS agencies and the communities they serve, all with the goal of ensuring optimal preparedness for disaster situations.

Media Contact:

Ron Kanter
Head of Growth
+1 (516) 428-4323

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About Scotts Valley Fire District

Established in 1958, the Scotts Valley Fire District provides fire and emergency services to the City and community of Scotts Valley as well as the adjacent unincorporated areas of Santa Cruz County. The personnel of the Scotts Valley Fire District are here to serve you and our workforce is committed to providing the highest levels of service possible to the citizens and visitors. Being an “All Risk” agency, we respond to the needs of the community regardless of the nature of the incident.  Our staff is highly trained in all aspects of emergency response, including Advanced Life Support Paramedics.  We are dedicated to meeting the continued demands as our communities grow and prosper.

Steve M. Kovacs

Fire Chief

Press & Media Kit

To see press and media assets for Scotts Valley Fire District's launch of Community Connect, please see the program's files & downloads page.