Colfax
California
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For all Emergencies: Dial 911
Placer County Sheriff: 530-346-2220
Secure deputy for immediate action in the Colfax area and or sphere of influence
Colfax Sub Station: 530-346-2256
Information only placer.ca.gov/sheriff/stations/colfaxsub.htm

Basic Emergency Preparations  http://www.placer.ca.gov/Departments/CEO/Emergency/CurrentEmergencyInfo/Basic%20Emergency%20Preparations.aspx


FAQs: In this situation who do I call?
When in doubt: Dial 911
Animal issues: Animal Control Placer County: 889-7315
When a cell phone is used to call 911 Highway Patrol will be accessed either
Truckee or Sacramento depending on location of caller

No one is at Colfax sub-station; call emergency 911 or 530-346-2220 Placer County Sheriff's Dispatch
Road Conditions: (800) 427-7623
Fire Department
Emergency services are provided by the Colfax Volunteer Fire Department and the American Medical Response.

Battalion Chief: Chris Paulus

State of California
The Response Agency Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Nevada Ð Yuba Ð Placer Unit
Colfax Battalion
24202 Fowler Ave
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-6776


Burn Day Information call 889-0111
When Burn Days are in effect,
a Burn Day Permit can be obtained
at City Hall; 33 S. Main Street.
(530) 346-2313


Police Department
Police services are provided by contract with the Placer County Sheriff's Department

Placer County Sheriffs Department:
Colfax Substation
Colfax police department substation personnel is provided by the Placer County Sheriffs Department.  Sergeant: Troy Minton-Sander


The following program was cancelled due to the Placer County budget crisis
Placer County Fire Hazard Mitigation (Chipping) Program
Information regarding the FREE chipping service to assist in the fire hazard reduction, call (530) 889-0111 ext 3, message phone or mail request to:


CDF/Placer County Fire Hazard Mitigation Program
13760 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603

Provide call back information; name, address and phone number This service is provided for residential use only.