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VIDEO. From CAL FIRE CZU San Mateo-Santa Cruz on July 7th, 2026.
The Glenwood Fire Center, located in La Honda, San Mateo County represents a strategic enhancement to CAL FIRE’s emergency response and wildfire mitigation infrastructure in the Santa Cruz Mountains and beyond.
Established in 2024 within a repurposed 60-acre facility, the center serves as a vital base of operations for two state-funded firefighter hand crews. These specialized teams, comprised of approximately 100 personnel including captains, apparatus engineers, and highly trained handcrew firefighters, are tasked with providing critical coverage across San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties, with the ability to respond all over California. The facility’s establishment addresses a vital need for localized, rapid-response resources capable of navigating the region’s rugged coastal terrain, where traditional fire engines often cannot operate.
The primary mission of the Glenwood hand crews extends beyond active fire suppression to include proactive, year-round vegetation management and community protection. During their nine-month active rotation, crews focus on hazardous fuel reduction, the execution of prescribed burns, and the construction of fire lines to fortify containment boundaries.
By integrating rigorous daily physical conditioning and technical training with a focus on all-risk emergency management, the center significantly bolsters the region’s fire resilience. This operational model not only shortens response times for active incidents but also plays a preventative role in mitigating the impact of future wildfires in an area designated as a high-hazard severity zone.
Watch this video to learn more about the Glenwood Fire Center and the highly trained firefighter handcrews.
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The District Board meets once a month on the fourth Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. at District Headquarters, 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay.
Regular meeting agendas must be posted 72 hours in advance and Special meeting agendas must be posted 24 hours in advance pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 (a)(1) and Government Code Section 54956 (a)
2025 Board of Directors
Mailing Address: 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Gary Burke
Position: Board President
Term: 2023-2027 Represents District E
Phone: (650)726-5213
Email Address: gburke@coastsidefire.org
JB Cockrell
Position: Vice-President
Term: 2021-2024 Represents District A
Phone: (650)726-5213
Email Address: jbcockrell@coastsidefire.org
Bruce MacKimmie
Position: Board Director
Term: 2021-2024 Represents District B
Phone: (650)726-5213
Email Address: bmackimmie@coastsidefire.org
Patrick Hanna
Position: Board Director
Term: 2023-2027 Represents District C
Phone: (650)726-5213
Email Address: phanna@coastsidefire.org
Cynthia L. Sherrill
Position: Board Director
Term: 2023-2027 Represents District D
Phone: (650)726-5213
Email Address: csherrill@coastsidefire.org
The Coastside Fire Protection District, located in the San Mateo County coastal area of California, serves the City of Half Moon Bay, the unincorporated areas of Half Moon Bay and the unincorporated communities of Miramar, El Granada, Princeton-by-the-Sea, Moss Beach, and Montara.
The mission of the Coastside Fire Protection District is to protect the lives, environment, and property of the community through fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, rescue services, public education and other related services.
Fire Stations
Coastside Fire Protection District Headquarters
1191 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650)726-5213 phone
(650)726-0132 fax
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Station 40
1191 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650)726-8290 phone
(650)726-1294 fax
Station 41
555 Obispo Road (old Station 41 – 531 Obispo Rd.)
El Granada, CA 94018
(650)726-8291 phone
(650)726-1359 fax
Station 44
501 Stetson Street
Moss Beach, CA 94038
(650)728-3022 phone
(650)728-1823 fax
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