Monthly Archives: May 2024

Wildland Engine Operator Course hosted by BVFD

Thank you to everyone who participated in and helped to organize the recent Humboldt Wildland Engine Operator course hosted by BVFD! This encompassed 3 days of intense training in all aspects of wildland fire engine operation; from vehicle safety checks … Continue reading

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Briceland Fire Protection District

Meeting Agenda May 22,2024  3:15pm at BVFD Fire Station Approve Agenda Approve Minutes of Last Meeting (2/7/2024) BVFD Report – Jim Fulton, BVFD Deputy Chief MOU with Telegraph Ridge FPD – Vote to Approve and Sign MOU with Briceland VFD … Continue reading

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New Defensible Space Project Now Taking Applicants

A new Defensible Space Project is now accepting applications! The County of Humboldt Public Works, as a member of the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council (HCFSC), and Briceland Fire partnered to design, secure funding for, and implement a historic fire … Continue reading

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S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saw Training

Captain Damien Roomets led the recent S-212 Chainsaw training at Briceland Station, a course that provides basic knowledge of Chainsaw operation, safety and use in wildland fire situations in accordance with NWCG guidelines. After completing the classroom training, firefighters will … Continue reading

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BVFD Fuels Crew continues firebreak work along China Creek and Blue Slide Roads

With financial assistance from the USDA Community Wildfire Defense Grant awarded to Briceland Fire last year, along with some favorable weather this spring, our Fuels Reduction Crew has been hard at work recently in the China Creek and Blue Slide … Continue reading

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