Briceland Fire is proud to be joining neighboring southern Humboldt County Fire Departments in taking a historic step forward in strengthening fire and emergency response in our region.
On Saturday, December 20th 2025, thirteen founding fire departments gathered at the Shelter Cove Resort Improvement District and Fire Station to officially sign the Joint Powers Agreement establishing the Southern Humboldt Fire & Rescue Joint Powers Alliance (JPA).
This milestone marks the most significant regional collaboration effort in the history of Southern Humboldt’s fire service. For Briceland Fire, it will facilitate our ability to work together with neighboring departments on multiple levels, including coordination of administrative and documentation needs, trainings, apparatus repair, grant writing and project implementation. JPA members will maintain the identity and autonomy of our local fire departments and fire protection districts, while the new SHF&R organization provides a support structure for the many facets of fire and rescue operations that each department can tap into as needed. It also opens new pathways for workforce development and future career opportunities in the fire and emergency services, helping build the next generation of local responders.
