Author Archives: Briceland Fire

Two Fires, Two SoHum Strike Teams in Big Sur

Posted on September 4, 2026 by Briceland Fire

Recently, the cooperation and teamwork of Southern Humboldt Fire Departments reached another historic milestone with responses by not one, but two simultaneous Strike Team deployments, one “Foxtrot” and one “Charlie” to major wildfires along the central California coast near Big … Continue reading →

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Local Fire Stations Staffed by Volunteer Departments

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Briceland Fire

  With many CalFire and local government personnel and apparatus deployed to Hoopa for the MP18 Fire, Briceland VFD and other local departmentrs were called on to assist with ongoing local emergency response. Briceland Engine 5416 and a four person … Continue reading →

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BVFD Foxtrots to MP18 Fire in Hoopa

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Briceland Fire

On August 14th, Briceland Engine 5446 with a three person crew joined our first “Foxtrot” Strike Team; 2075F – bound for the MP18 Fire in Hoopa Valley. Type 6 engines are smaller, highly maneuverable fire engines designed for quick response … Continue reading →

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Southern Humboldt Strike Team Mobilized to Two Major Fires

Posted on August 8, 2026 by Briceland Fire

When the Feliz Fire broke out near Hopland in neighboring Mendocino County on August 1st, Southern Humboldt fire departments quickly banded together again, reforming Strike Team 2075C. The five Type 3 engines making up the team were staffed by firefighters … Continue reading →

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Meeting Agenda August 4 3:30 pm Beginnings Octagon

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Briceland Fire

BRICELAND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Meeting Agenda August 4, 2026 3:30 pm Beginnings Octagon, Briceland 1. Approve agenda 2. Approve minutes of May 12, 2026 meeting – vote 3. Approve minutes of June 16, 2026 special meeting – vote 4. Public … Continue reading →

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BVFD Engine 5416 Called to Service

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Briceland Fire

As wildfire activity continues to increase across California, local government fire departments have been called to provide assistance to help maintain emergency response coverage while CalFire Humboldt-Del Norte Unit resources have been deployed to support the response to large incidents … Continue reading →

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Briceland Fire Responds to Lightning Fires in Lassen Co.

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Briceland Fire

Our type 3 Wildland Engine 5436 returned July 15th from a four-day mutual aid assignment on the Loomis Fire, one of several lightning sparked fires burning in the high country between the Mt. Shasta and Lassen Volcanoes in Lassen County. … Continue reading →

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Notice of Public Hearing Monday July 27

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Briceland Fire

Briceland Fire Protection District Notice of Public Hearing The Briceland Fire Protection District will host a public meeting on Monday July 27, 2026 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Briceland Fire Station, 6155 Briceland-Thorn Road, Briceland. The purpose of … Continue reading →

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Huestis Rock Prescribed Burn

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Briceland Fire

Huestis Rock Prescribed Burn Southern Humboldt County, CA — June 12-14 2026 The Briceland Volunteer Fire Department, in partnership with the Humboldt County Resource Conservation District (RCD), the Humboldt County Prescribed Burn Association (HCPBA), CAL FIRE, participating landowners, and community … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 9, 2026 by Briceland Fire

BRICELAND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA, JUNE 16, 2026, 3:00 PM BRICELAND FIRE STATION and ONLINE (see below) 1. Call to Order a. Announcement: Meeting is being recorded b. Introduction of Board Members 2. Purpose of meeting: Deliberation of a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Briceland Fire … Continue reading →

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