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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 →

This Sunday, June 9th 2024 was another great success in skill sharing and camaraderie at the Southern Humboldt Community Park with our fire service community! The Wailaki word Lachinde (meaning “Hazel”) was used as the incident name for this training … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Plenty of Health and Happiness for 2024!

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 →