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Sierra County Enhances Fire Protection with Near Complete Water Storage Facility

Wednesday, December 27

Significant strides have been achieved in enhancing water storage capacity for Loyalton Pines and the adjacent rural farms, a crucial measure for heightened fire protection. In a comprehensive two-decade-long capital improvement initiative, the Sierra County Board of Supervisors recognized the urgent need to fortify fire... Read More.

Chester Faces Imminent Loss of Fire Department and Ambulance Services as Funding Crisis Continues

Thursday, December 21

Chester is facing the unsettling reality of losing its fire department. Fire Chief Balzarini announced during a recent Public Utility District Board meeting that the department is operating on an unsustainable budget of around $2 million. Since a decision in November to transition to... Read More.

Swift Fire Response Prevents Family Home from Being Engulfed by Flames

Monday, December 18

A home nearly went up in flames after a flue pipe malfunctioned. Janesville Fire responded to a home on Honey Girl Lane Sunday around 4 pm to find flames and smoke billowing from the chimney. Multiple agencies were called in to assist in knocking down the... Read More.

Arson Suspect in Custody in Alturas Casino Fire

Monday, December 18

A suspect is in custody in connection to the Alturas Desert Rose Casino fire. The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office released Video footage revealing a person walking towards the establishment wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, jeans, and a backpack. The fire broke out early Thursday morning, just... Read More.

Susanville Contemplates Merging Police and Fire Chief Roles into Unified Public Safety Officer Position

Friday, December 1

Susanville will consider consolidating its police and fire chief positions into one public safety officer position. City Administrator Dan Newton said this is solely up for consideration for consolidating the administrative duties of these positions and not the operational roles; those would continue to exist... Read More.

Susanville Fire Shares Holiday Fire Safety Tips

Friday, December 1

As the Christmas season is officially upon us, we spoke to Susanville Fire’s Captian Jarrett, who shares an important message about fire safety around the holidays: In the past 5 years of my career as a member of the Susanville Fire Department, I have been... Read More.

CPUD to Phase Fire Employees and Transition to Volunteer Department

Wednesday, November 29

Chester Fire and Ambulance Services will begin transitioning to a volunteer department immediately. The decision was handed down after the Chester Public Utility District board agreed with the recommendations of General Manager Adam Cox. Cox added that with a volunteer department, there would still be the... Read More.

Family Devastated by Early Morning Home Fire

Tuesday, November 28

A mother and her 3 children suffer a devastating loss after their home burned over the weekend. While the family lay asleep around 1 a.m. Sunday morning, the fire began to overtake the residence at 1005 North Street, all four family members were fortunate to... Read More.

The Lassen Fire Safe Council Welcomes New Firewise Community

Tuesday, November 28

Big Valley has become the newest member. Dan Douglas spearheading the effort in Bieber. The endeavor requires several steps, which include forming a local committee, conducting a wildfire risk assessment, and creating a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). Implement vegetation management, educate residents, and collaborate... Read More.

CPUD Holds Special Board Meeting Tomorrow on Closure of Fire Department

Monday, November 27

Chester residents say their voices will not be heard over the closure of Chester’s Fire Department at tomorrow’s Special Board meeting. November 14th, the CPUD board considered the closure of the fire department and phasing staff through February of next year. That decision was held... Read More.

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Sierra County Enhances Fire Protection with Near Complete Water Storage Facility

Chester Faces Imminent Loss of Fire Department and Ambulance Services as Funding Crisis Continues

Swift Fire Response Prevents Family Home from Being Engulfed by Flames

Arson Suspect in Custody in Alturas Casino Fire

Susanville Contemplates Merging Police and Fire Chief Roles into Unified Public Safety Officer Position

Susanville Fire Shares Holiday Fire Safety Tips

CPUD to Phase Fire Employees and Transition to Volunteer Department

Family Devastated by Early Morning Home Fire

The Lassen Fire Safe Council Welcomes New Firewise Community

CPUD Holds Special Board Meeting Tomorrow on Closure of Fire Department

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