Emergency services in Saratoga are highly coordinated through county-level partnerships.
* **Emergency Number:** Dial **911** for all police, fire, and medical emergencies. * **Police:** Law enforcement is provided by the **Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office**, which operates a West Valley division that contracts with the city to serve as the Saratoga Police Department. * **Fire & Rescue:** Fire protection, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical services are provided by the **Santa Clara County Fire Department (SCCFD)**, which maintains a fire station in Saratoga. * **Disaster Management:** The city maintains a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program to train residents in disaster preparedness, coordinating with county and state agencies for earthquake and wildfire readiness.