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Ballots Cont. to be Counted in Chester Special Election- Fate of FD Hangs in the Balance

Thursday, May 9

Chester’s May 7th Special Election results are in, yet the fire department's future still hangs in the balance.Voters were asked to determine if they approved a special tax on their properties to support funding for the fire department. Measure B proposed the lesser tax, a... Read More.

Chester FD in Turmoil: Resignations of CPUD General Manager and Fire Chief Amid Financial Crisis

Friday, November 3

During the CPUD Special Board Meeting in mid-October, both Fire Chief Balzarini and General Manager (GM) Adam Cox submitted their intent to leave the District.Cox was appointed by the CPUD board in 2022 to serve as an interim General Manager, tasked with stabilizing CPUD's... Read More.

Alturas FD to Suspend Burn Permits as Fire Risk Increases

Friday, July 7

Starting Monday, the Alturas Fire Department will suspend all burn permits as summer heat arrives.The department says the decision was made due to the increasingly dry conditions and fire hazards. The department reminds you that the burn suspension does not prevent you from using... Read More.

SVL FD & Calfire LMU to Begin Fuel Reduction Project on Susan River Pkwy

Friday, April 21

Do not be alarmed. Smoke will be visible throughout Susanville today through next week as the fire department teams up with CAL FIRE’s Lassen Modoc Unit to complete a fuels reduction project. Firefighters will be burning vegetation along the Susan River Parkway. Phase 1... Read More.

BLM Donates Fire Engine to Fort Bidwell Volunteer FD

Thursday, December 15

This year, the Bureau of Land Management donated a fire engine to a third rural volunteer fire department.A wildland fire engine has been given to the Fort Bidwell Volunteer Fire Department, a small Modoc County department that often partners with the BLM and other... Read More.

Fire Dept and CALFIRE Stop Transient Fire Near Little League Fields

Saturday, September 10

Another fire along the Susan River caused by transients. Early Saturday, September 10th the Susanville Fire Department responded to reports of fire near the Pat Murphy Little League field. Firefighters found the fire located behind 1625 Riverside Drive next to the river. A quick... Read More.

BLM Donates Fire Engine to Standish-Litchfield FD

Wednesday, August 31

The Standish-Litchfield Fire Department gets a new fire engine. The Bureau of Land Management transferred ownership of their 2007 wildland fire engine to the department to bolster the rural departments’ capabilities to fight fires. The Standish-Litchfield Fire Department often assists the BLM with wildfires... Read More.

Susanville FD Suspends Burn Permits Monday 6/13

Friday, June 10

Hamilton Branch FD and Lassen fire Safe Council Educate Home Owners on Home Ignition zone

Wednesday, May 18

The Hamilton Branch Fire Department will host the Lassen Fire Safe Council for a seminar on wildfire safety. You can learn how to better protect your home through a wildfire by learning more about Zone 0, the home ignition zone. The presentation will be... Read More.

Susanville FD Acheives High Marks in Fire Suppression Protection Rating

Tuesday, February 1

Susanville Fire Department’s Insurance Services Office, or ISO rating, achieves a rating that is the equivalent of a B grade for fire suppression protection. A considerable improvement from past years. The department now joins the ranks of 158 fire agencies and communities throughout the... Read More.

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Ballots Cont. to be Counted in Chester Special Election- Fate of FD Hangs in the Balance

Chester FD in Turmoil: Resignations of CPUD General Manager and Fire Chief Amid Financial Crisis

Alturas FD to Suspend Burn Permits as Fire Risk Increases

SVL FD & Calfire LMU to Begin Fuel Reduction Project on Susan River Pkwy

BLM Donates Fire Engine to Fort Bidwell Volunteer FD

Fire Dept and CALFIRE Stop Transient Fire Near Little League Fields

BLM Donates Fire Engine to Standish-Litchfield FD

Susanville FD Suspends Burn Permits Monday 6/13

Hamilton Branch FD and Lassen fire Safe Council Educate Home Owners on Home Ignition zone

Susanville FD Acheives High Marks in Fire Suppression Protection Rating

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