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Congressman LaMalfa Introduces the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2023

Wednesday, March 15

Congressional Representatives Doug LaMalfa and Jimmy Panetta jointly filed a new bill in a bipartisan effort titled the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2023. The proposed legislation seeks to exempt federal, state, local, and tribal firefighting agencies from the Clean Water... Read More.

Public Hearings Begin on New Plumas Fire Protection District

Tuesday, February 14

This week begins a series of public hearings on forming the new Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District.The new district will consolidate fire protection, emergency medical, and rescue services into one regional district for eastern Plumas county. The result will be streamlined, and more dependable... Read More.

Meetings Held to Inform on Proposed New Eastern Plumas County Fire Protection District

Tuesday, January 10

Two workshops will be held this week to introduce the proposed new fire protection district for Eastern Plumas County. The existing districts have faced multiple challenges, including aging infrastructure and equipment, lack of staffing, increased demand, and a lack of funding due to irregular... Read More.

Daylight Saving Time Debate and The Sunshine Protection Act

Thursday, November 3

This week may be the last time clocks fall back in California. This November 6th at 2 am, you will gain an hour of sleep as clocks set back an hour, ending daylight saving time (DST).The century-long practice went into effect during the First... Read More.

Portola Approves 1st Step in Creating New Fire Protection District

Tuesday, November 1

Portola has approved the first steps in creating a new fire district.At the city of Portola’s October 12th meeting, a draft of a feasibility study completed by the Local Emergency Services Study Group formed in 2020 was reported on and recommended Eastern Plumas County... Read More.

PDH and Plumas Fire Safe Council Partner for Community Wildfire Protection Project

Wednesday, May 4

The Plumas County Fire Safe Council is partnering with Plumas District Hospital in a community wildfire protection project. They are asking for your help in creating a defensible space around the hospital to make your local hospital safer from wildfire. Starting today the council... 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.

Hamilton Branch fire Protection District Gets Awarded Nearly $11,500 From CalFire Grant

Monday, December 13

Hamilton Branch Fire Protection District has been awarded 11 and a half thousand dollars through a grant from Cal Fire. With the funds the fire dept has been able to purchase much needed equipment including hose packs and clamps, backpack pumps, wildland nozzles, 1500... Read More.

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Congressman LaMalfa Introduces the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2023

Public Hearings Begin on New Plumas Fire Protection District

Meetings Held to Inform on Proposed New Eastern Plumas County Fire Protection District

Daylight Saving Time Debate and The Sunshine Protection Act

Portola Approves 1st Step in Creating New Fire Protection District

PDH and Plumas Fire Safe Council Partner for Community Wildfire Protection Project

Susanville FD Acheives High Marks in Fire Suppression Protection Rating

Hamilton Branch fire Protection District Gets Awarded Nearly $11,500 From CalFire Grant

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