Cal Fire’s San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit Battalion Chief Retiring

This year marks the 32nd year in the firefighting career for Battalion Chief Greg Estrada and the beginning of his retirement. Chief Estrada began his career as a volunteer with the Salsipuedes Fire Protection District and moved on to join the ranks of CAL FIRE in 1985.

Chief Estrada is currently serving as the Battalion Chief for the Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District with responsibilities for the oversight of the District as well as the Santa Cruz County Fire Department Pajaro Dunes Fire Station. Chief Estrada has provided outstanding leadership and professionalism throughout his career.

His last day at work was Friday August 25th and he plans to focus his extra time after retirement on the management of the Estrada family property where he will be engaged in the forestry and ranching business along his family members.