Author Archives: Briceland Fire

New Defensible Space Project Now Taking Applicants

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Briceland Fire

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

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Briceland Fire

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

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Briceland Fire

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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BVFD General Meeting 2024

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Briceland Fire
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Valentines’ Day Bakesale at Briceland Fire Station

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Briceland Fire

Wednesday February 14th from 1pm-4pm Stop by the Briceland Fire Station on Valentines’ Day to get some treats for your sweets and support the fire department.  We’ll have coffee, tea, t-shirts and hoodies, and delicious treats that we can wrap-up … Continue reading →

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Briceland Fire Protection District

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Briceland Fire

Meeting Agenda February 7, 2024 3:15 PM at Briceland Fire Station Approve Agenda Approve Minutes of Last Meeting (August 2, 2023) Elect Officers for 2024 BVFD Report:  TBD BFPD Fiscal Report:  Joan Courtois (BFPD Financial Agent) Warrant to Release Funds … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Briceland Fire

Plenty of Health and Happiness for 2024!

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S-211 Training

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Briceland Fire

We hosted a S-211 (Portable Pumps and Water Use) course over this past weekend; balancing a rainy Saturday spent in the classroom crunching numbers with a beautiful Sunday putting the lessons to practice in the field. Attendees gained enhanced knowledge … Continue reading →

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FAQs for Briceland Address and Road Name Changes

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Briceland Fire

What?  Briceland Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) has been working with the community to correct and update road names and addresses in the Briceland Fire District and to recommended these changes to Humboldt County Planning.  Phase 1 was in the Seely … Continue reading →

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Briceland Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone who came out and made our fundraiser such a success! 

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Briceland Fire

And we would especially like to thank all the sponsors who donated such great raffle prizes and needed supplies and time/labor for the event.  This list includes the following, we couldn’t have done it without you: Logan Edwards for the … Continue reading →

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