The Plumas County Fire Chiefs Association is undertaking a countywide visioning process to define its future direction. Launched in June, this initiative focuses on four key goals:
- Communication: Ensuring clear, immediate communication among members and outreach to nonmembers
- Organizational Clarity: Aligning meetings and goals with the association’s mission, vision, and values
- Relevance: Strengthening relationships with stakeholders including the Board of Supervisors, the Local Agency Formation Commission, and smaller fire departments
- Leadership Training: Offering training programs to support local fire service leaders
The visioning process will continue through quarterly meetings over the next year, involving the active membership of 12 local fire chiefs. These chiefs represent a range of departments, from small volunteer groups to larger combination paid/volunteer agencies, all committed to protecting life, property, and natural resources in Plumas County. Through collaboration, mutual aid agreements, fire prevention programs, public education, joint trainings, and shared resources, the association ensures effective support and coordination across the county’s fire services.
Primary Members of the Plumas County Fire Chiefs Association:
- Ed Ward, President – Graeagle Fire Protection District
- Frank Carey, Vice President – Quincy Fire Protection District
- Jack Rosevear, Secretary – Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District
- Dave Beskeen – Bucks Lake Fire Department
- Denny Wright – Indian Valley Fire Department/Crescent Mills Fire Department (Interim)
- Lafe Alexander – Meadow Valley Fire Department
- Matt Turner – West Shore Fire Department/Prattville-Almanor Fire Protection District
- Megan McCrorey – Long Valley Volunteer Fire Department
- Robert Gray – Peninsula Fire Protection District/Hamilton Branch Fire Protection District/Chester Fire Department
- Steve Burroughs – La Porte Fire Protection District
- Steve Munsen – Plumas Eureka Fire Department
- Tyson Rael – Greenhorn Volunteer Fire Department
Each department plays a vital role in safeguarding the county’s residents, visitors, and environment, working closely with associate members from county, state, and federal agencies.
Some Associate Members Include:
- Joe Walton – CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc Plumas Unit Plumas Assistant Chief
- Lori Pini – Plumas County Office of Emergency Systems Manager
- Martin Senter – Plumas National Forest Fire Management Officer
- Matt West – PCFSC Director
- Robert Buckout – California Office of Emergency Services Fire
