BLM Donates Fire Engine to Standish-Litchfield FD

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.

Lassen and Plumas Fire Agencies Awarded Grant Funds

Lassen‘s Stones Bengard CSD Fire Department at Eagle Lake and Plumas Search and Rescue are recipients of a grant funded by PG&E to help strengthen their disaster preparedness and response. Both were among 17 other North state Departments to be awarded part of the... Read More.

Susanville Fire Honors Fallen Victims of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

A Susanville tradition to remember the fallen victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks returns at the Susanville Fire Department. Sunday, September 11, at the Firehouse on Main Street, the department will hold a ceremony beginning promptly at 7:05 AM. You are asked to... Read More.

Plumas Fire Safe Council Plans Field Tour

The Plumas Fire Safe Council will host a field tour to travel the perimeter of the Dixie Fire. The tour will take you along the outline of the fire and end at the Franks Valley Project area. You can also learn about treatment type... Read More.

Fire Weather Watch in Effect for the Weekend

High winds return to the region bringing a Fire Weather Watch for the weekend. The Reno national weather service is issuing the watch from Saturday afternoon into the evening as gusty winds upwards of 40mph are expected along with low humidity. The combination can cause... Read More.