Monthly Archives: September 2012

BVFD Fire Fest Benefit this Saturday at Beginnings

Posted on September 10, 2012 by mikal

Come enjoy local bands, BBQ, libations at the second annual Fire Fest in the Beginnings meadow in Briceland. Festivities start at 4pm. $10 adults, $5 kids. Directions: From Hwy 101, take the Redway exit. In Redway, turn on Briceland Road, … Continue reading →

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Briceland Fire covering Cal Fire station in Garberville

Posted on September 10, 2012 by mikal

Multiple wildfires in Northern California have taxed Cal Fire resources, requiring local volunteer departments to staff stations. Currently, our Type III wildland engine E5436 and three BVFD firefighters are staffing the Garberville Cal Fire station. They’ve been busy, responding to … Continue reading →

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Briceland Fire part of Humboldt Strike Team fighting Northern California wildfires

Posted on September 10, 2012 by mikal

On August 13, BVFD members operating Engine 5436 joined four other Humboldt County departments to form a strike team to assist Cal Fire in fighting the Wye Fire in Lake County. BVFD members Kai Ostrow, Eric Martin, Shaun Studebaker and … Continue reading →

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