Join us for the 6th annual Guns & Hoses Chili Cook-off, part of Valley Center's Community-Wide Event Since 1950.

At a recent board meeting, the Valley Center Fire Protection District (VCFPD) celebrated the heroic actions of five firefighters who played a crucial role in saving a woman's life following a cardiac arrest. The team, consisting of Captain Andre Paredes, Engineer Steve Mandich, and Firefighter/Paramedics Ben Stillinger and Michael Caro, along with Firefighter/EMT Chris McCann, responded swiftly to a 911 call on January 31st. Their professional and exemplary effort not only preserved a life but prevented a family and community from facing a tragic loss. The patient is making a recovery and is expected to leave the hospital soon, with ongoing support from the Valley Center Fire Fighters Association.

Each year, the Marine Toys for Tots Program collects new unwrapped toys and distributes those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas. The Valley Center Fire Protection District assists with this mission by being a designated receiving area.