Category Archives: BVFD work beyond Briceland.

Assignment to CalFire Alderpoint station

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Briceland Fire

While many CalFire resources were deployed to corral a recent outbreak of wildfires in the Central Valley and Southern California, some local government fire departments were called on to help fill the gaps to maintain emergency fire and medical response … Continue reading →

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BVFD assists CalOES with Six Rivers Forest Lightning Complex

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Briceland Fire

Engine 5436 and her crew recently returned home from a 14 day assignment near Orleans at the SRF Lighting Complex Fires. Assigned to protect homes in the Ishi Pishi and Somes Bar area, we partnered with Shelter Cove and Fortuna … Continue reading →

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December 2021: Briceland Fire assists Willow Creek VFD after snow and down-trees trap residents

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Briceland Fire
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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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