As this is being written at 2:45pm on Saturday, October 26th, PG&E is advising that power for Humboldt County will be shut off at 7pm due to fire risk of high wind and low humidity. There is still no firm … Continue reading
Matt Knowles
FVFD will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, April 6 2019, with all activities taking place on Brown Street between Main & Berding. FVFD Open House Flyer • Tour the Fire Hall and view the Fire and Rescue equipment. … Continue reading
At the Annual Dinner on March 3, 2019, Company 1 Lt. Robert Anderson was presented with the FVFD Fireman of the Year award. Robert joined FVFD in 2015 and has completed the fire academy and obtained an EMT license. … Continue reading
FVFD will be hosting a community blood drive at the fire hall, on Wednesday, Feb. 13th. Come donate a pint between 1600 and 1930 (4pm to 7:30pm for those of you who don’t live on 24 hour clocks) and we’ll … Continue reading
Today local volunteer fire departments received a shipment of nearly 90 new self-contained breathing apparatuses worth just under $85,000. This life-saving equipment was funded by Measure Z and will help ensure volunteer fire equipment is not only up to industry … Continue reading
At our annual dinner Saturday night, Tom Grinsell was presented with the 2015 Fireman of the Year award. Earlier in the evening, Tom was also presented with a 30 year pin. During his long service to FVFD, Tom has filled … Continue reading
At the June 4th meeting, FVFD voted in Quincy Russ who completed his probationary period. Quincy recently graduated from the Eel River Fire Academy. He will be joining Company 4. … Continue reading
The long awaited replacement for 7323 finally arrived in Ferndale. The new engine, manufactured by Rosenbauer, in South Dakota, will be designated as 7313. The change from 7323 to 7313 is mostly due to the new seating capacity. While the … Continue reading
Last night at the FVFD meeting, Rus Brown from Fortuna Fire handed out the diplomas for the 2015 Fire Academy graduates. Congratulations to Robert Anderson, Quincy Russ, Adam Hartley, and not pictured, Gillian Gallagher and Barbara James. Thanks for putting … Continue reading
FVFD will be hosting a community blood drive at the fire hall, on Wednesday, Feb. 25th. Come donate a pint between 1600 and 1930 (4pm to 7:30pm for those of you who don’t live on 24 hour clocks) and we’ll … Continue reading