Penn Valley Fire Protection District

Updated message from the Fire Chief regarding COVID-19 Precautions at PVFPD facilities.

Even with the cooler weather and recent precipitation, the burn ban is still in effect. No outdoor debris burning is allowed.

Interagency fire suppression training is still important during the pandemic. As this experience has drawn longer, crews have created scenarios that are both real world and socially distanced. Great day of training for #pennvalleyfire and #roughandreadyfire. #pennvalley #roughandready #medicengine43 #mutualaid

Red Flag Warning PSPS Strong N Winds Your Penn Valley Firefighters are ready. PG&E has set up a community resource center at the site of the old Penn Valley Church on Spenceville Road that is available for use. As always be safe, stay vigilant and be ready to go in the event of an evacuation. #readynevadacounty #pennvalleyfire #psps #redflag

Red Flag Warning goes into effect at 9 pm PDT this evening. A combination of dry northerly to easterly winds, low relative humidity values, and dry fuels will lead to these critical fire weather conditions. You have probably noticed an increase in smoke in the area this morning, this is just drift smoke from the fires to our north. There are no new fires in the area at the moment. #redflag #readynevadacounty #pennvalleyfire #fireseason2020

Since September 5th Brush 44 as part of Strike Team XNE 4105C has been working hard on the Creek Fire near Shaver Lake. The Brush staffed with 3 personnel have diligently worked on Structure Defense, Firing Operations, hand line construction and miles of hose lays. The crew is doing well and we look forward to their return sometime next week. Penn Valley Fire has remained fully staffed the entire time providing the day to day operations for our District. #mutualaid #fireseason2020 #creekfire #pennvalleyfire #brush44 #striketeam

Penn Valley firefighters have been busy assisting with wildfires throughout the state. Today, three members returned from a two week assignment at the Dolan Fire on the Los Padres National Forest. They were caring for firefighters on the line with their advanced medical skills and organizing the overall medical care for the entire incident. One fire captain is assigned to the North Complex on the Plumas National Forest as a strike team leader trainee and, tonight, Brush 44 re...sponded as part of Nevada County strike team 4105C to the Creek Fire near Shaver Lake on the Sierra National Forest with three personnel. This fire has grown to 36,000 acres in one day and is causing injuries and evacuations in that area. Just as firefighters from throughout the state came to help our community during the recent Jones Fire, we must help those who need our assistance now. The California mutual aid system is the best in the world and we are proud to be a part of it. All stations in our District remain fully staffed with firefighter/paramedics to ensure that our residents continue to receive the service they depend on. All backfill is fully funded by California or the federal government and not through any local funds. #wildfire #mutualaid #sierranf #PlumasNF #NorthComplex #CreekFire #dolanfire2020 #pennvallley #nevadacounty

While our local Jones Fire is well controlled, Penn Valley firefighters continue assisting our fellow Californians in the wildfire fight. FF/EMT Solario and FF/P Clement are currently assigned to the 21,000 acre Dolan Fire south of Big Sur. They are providing fireline medical care to the staff on the incident. This sometimes includes utilizing technical rope systems to access the patient due to the extremely rugged terrain found along the central coast. Here, they train with other rescue personnel from Kern County Fire Dept. assigned to the incident on techniques they will use, should it be necessary, to rescue a patient. #dolanfire2020 #pennvalleyfire #kerncountyfire #LosPadres #lospadresnationalforest #rescue

A huge THANK YOU to Kinder's for the donation of a few sandwiches to keep our crews fed for a couple of days. #itsthelittlethings #kindersmeats #pennvalleyfire #fireseason2020 @ Penn Valley Fire Protection District

How do fires get their names? CAL FIRE lays it out for you here in this video. Since we contract our dispatch services with them, it is the same for us.

2150 update. Fire was officially contained extinguished and units were released. Units are at scene of a residential structure fire on the 20000 block of Chaparral Circle. Fire has been contained to the residence of origin. Updates will be coming soon.

Red Flag Warning today, as well as poor air quality. Seems like a good to stay indoors and relax. There is a chance of widespread thunderstorms and dry lightning today through Wednesday. Stay vigilant, stay safe and as always be good to each other! #readynevadacounty #pennvalleyfire #fireseason2020

This video from Marin County shows just how dangerous wildfire is for firefighters. Two of your firefighters are battling the Dolan Fire in Big Sur right now. They are safe and working hard. While we always hope to remain safe, it’s good knowing that first responders have other first responders when they need them. Happy to see these Marin County firefighters are safe as well. #teamwork #oneteamonefight #marincounty #sonomasheriff

Penn Valley Fire has been busy all night, currently Captain 5603 is assigned to the Jones Incident as a Division Supervisor, as well as WT43. Please adhere to all evacuation orders. Through the night we had multiple fires in the Penn Valley Proper area, Indian Springs, Oak Meadow, Pilot Peak and a second Fire off of Oak Meadow which E44 and C5600 are committed to, this fire has retardant around it and is in the mop up phase. E43 is Currently Staffed and available in quarters. Please stay safe and if you see a new fire call 911, we had numerous lightning strikes through the area all night. #readynevadacounty #fireseason2020 #protectingourcommunitywithpride

Cooling Centers open throughout the County.