City of Palo Alto Homepage
TEXT VERSION 
SEARCH FOR:
Design Element
Contact Us
Location:
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Telephone:
Phone: 650-329-2184
Fax: 650-327-6951
Hours:
Mon-Thu 7:30-5:30pm
Fri 8-5pm (Closed Alt Fri)

For emergencies
dial 9-1-1

Community Information

If you are planning a special event please use the Special Event Permit Application and the Special Event Checklist Draft in the downloads section below.

Other resources:

Wildland Fire Season Information
Important information regarding wildland fire season.
[more]
Important Notice on Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarm Requirements
New requirement for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. 
( View PDF )
[more]
An Important Notice Regarding Home Smoke Alarms
Palo Alto homeowners need to be aware of possible hazards associated with ionization smoke alarms.
( smoke alarm brochure )
[more]
Car Seat and Passenger Safety
Is your child's car seat installed correctly? It is estimated that more than 85% of all car seats are improperly installed.
( visit the fire home page )
[more]
Fire Safety Tips
Tips for kids and parents.
( visit the your safety home page )
[more]
No Burn Days
Check to see if it's ok to use your fireplace.
[more]
Station 8 Foothills Fire Camera
Camera continually scanning the foothills from the top of the weather station at Fire Station 8
( view the foothills fire cam )
[more]
Home Safety
The best way to avoid a fire loss is not to have a fire!
[more]
Hazmat/Environmental
Environmental Information
( Fire Department Business Information )
[more]
Citywide Contact Directory
Contact information
[more]
Deaf Resident Registry
Deaf residents may register TDD and/or fax lines with the City of Palo Alto Fire Department.
( more about your safety )
[more]
Lead in the Home
Overview of lead risks in the home.
[more]
Portable Heater Safety
Tips for using portable heaters safely.
[more]
Christmas Tree Safety
Tips to prevent Christmas tree fires.
[more]
Asbestos in the Home
Overview of asbestos risks in the home.
[more]
Community Information Downloads
Publications to help you improve safety in your home
2011 Wildland Fire Season Information Letter
2011 Wildland Fire Season Information Letter from the Fire Marshal
Revision Date: 05/04/2011
A Homeowner's Guide to Fire Safe Landscaping
A Homeowner's Guide to Fire Safe Landscaping
Revision Date: 05/04/2011
Are You Prepared
Wildfire....Are You Prepared?
Revision Date: 05/04/2011
FireWise Landscaping Checklist
FireWise Landscaping Checklist
Revision Date: 05/04/2011
General Guidelines for Creating Defensible Space
General Guidelines for Creating Defensible Space
Revision Date: 05/04/2011
Hazardous Materials Complaince Guide
Hazardous Materials Compliance Guide
Revision Date: 05/04/2011
LPG Compliance Guide
Liquefied Petroleum Gas tank hazardous materials compliance guide for the home.
Revision Date: 05/01/2007
Palo Alto Foothills Fire Management Plan
Palo Alto Foothills Fire Management Plan
Revision Date: 05/04/2011
Ready, Set, Go!
Ready, Set, Go! Long before a fire threatens, plan your evacuation.
Revision Date: 05/04/2011
Smoke Alarms Can Save Your Life!
Smoke Alarm Brochure
Revision Date: 09/29/2010
Smoke Detector Disposal Information
Revision Date: 06/09/2011
Winter 2007 Heads Up Newsletter
Winter 2007 Heads Up News Letter
Revision Date: 12/07/2007
Winter Preparedness Tips
Winter storm preparedness tips.
Revision Date: 07/03/2006
Earthquake Preparedness
Comprehensive guide to preparing for a major earthquake.
Earthquake Preparedness
Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country, Your Handbook for the San Francisco Bay Region Publication
Revision Date: 06/26/2007
Special Events
Special Event Checklist Draft
Revision Date: 07/03/2006
Special Event Permit Application
Revision Date: 01/14/2010
Special Event With Open Flame Requirements
Revision Date: 06/10/2008
Acceptable UseAccessibilityPrivacySite MapSearchA-Z IndexComment FormMissing ContentWhom to Call

 
City of Palo Alto City Hall - 250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 | Main Telephone Number 650-329-2100 8am-5pm M-Th, Alt Fridays