our PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE to the community

It is with great pride and a profound sense of responsibility that I represent the dedicated members of Santa Clara County Firefighters Local 1165. The unwavering commitment and bravery of your local emergency responders have been pivotal in maintaining the safety and well-being of our communities.

Since our inception in 1954, Santa Clara County Firefighters Local 1165 has been at the forefront of ensuring safety and providing exemplary services from our humble beginnings as an 8 station fire district to our current regional delivery model providing the highest level of all-hazard emergency response.  Our foundation has been solidly built upon a rich legacy of service and unity amongst our members, embodying a collective spirit that steadfastly prioritizes the communities we serve.

Our collaboration with the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors reflects a shared commitment to create and maintain the safest possible working conditions for your firefighters while ensuring the highest quality service for our communities. Together, we navigate through challenges, establishing policies, and procedures that safeguard both our emergency responders and the communities they diligently serve.

In line with our Commitment to Excellence, our members tirelessly engage with the community both on and off duty, championing public education and contributing to various charitable organizations through philanthropic activities. We believe that our connection with the community extends beyond emergency response and is deeply intertwined with supporting and uplifting the residents of Santa Clara County in numerous ways.

Through forging collaborative relationships with local, state, and federal stakeholders, we endeavor to uphold and enhance the safety of our firefighters. It is our steadfast belief that by ensuring our members’ safety and well-being, we inherently secure the safety of our community. Furthermore, these partnerships are essential in establishing and maintaining public safety legislation that prioritizes practical, effective solutions to safeguard our community.

We cherish the trust and support that the community bestows upon us and will persistently strive to uphold and enhance the caliber of our services. The enduring relationship between our firefighters and the communities they serve will forever remain the cornerstone of our organization.

As we forge ahead, we reaffirm our dedication to serving and safeguarding Santa Clara County, honoring our rich history while boldly embracing the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.