CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit Releases October 2026 Response Summary
SUSANVILLE, Calif. — The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Lassen-Modoc Unit has released its emergency response summary for October 2026, highlighting a busy month for local dispatchers, firefighters, and first responders.
According to the report, the unit’s dispatch center answered a total of 359 emergency 911 calls over the course of the month.
Breakdown of Calls for Service
First responders handled a diverse array of emergency and public assistance calls throughout October, including:
- Vegetation Fires: 18
- Structure Fires: 0
- Other Fires: 21
- Medical Calls: 31
- Public Service: 36
- Traffic Collisions: 1
- Haz-Mat / FMS: 1
A Note of Appreciation
With hundreds of calls representing local residents, property, and natural resources requiring immediate intervention, CAL FIRE leadership took a moment to recognize the tireless efforts of frontline personnel.
”Thank you to our dispatchers and first responders who answer the call—day or night,” the unit shared in a statement, adding an expression of gratitude for the community’s continued support.
