The Grass Valley Volunteer Fire Department (GVFD) is an all-hazards department responding to structure fires, wildland fires, vehicle fires, vehicle accidents/extrications, hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incidents, and medical first response calls. Our response area covers more than 300 square miles, extending from the Humboldt County line to around the Mud Springs Ranch in South Grass Valley. It also includes Interstate 80 from mile marker 164 to mile marker 150. We provide mutual aid to other Pershing County fire departments and the Sheriff's Office.
To date, GVFD has responded to 116 calls this year, including 49 fires and 67 medical responses. This marks a record for the department, as we have exceeded 100 calls in a single year for the first time on record. Our call volume has steadily increased over the past decade as the size of our community has grown.
Currently, we have 16 members on the department, with two vacant positions. We provide all necessary training, so no prior experience is required to join—just a desire to help your community and a willingness to learn. If you are interested in what we do, please visit us. We train every Thursday night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and we’d love to see you at the firehouse, even if you're just curious. Tours can also be arranged at other times. For more information, call Chief Sean Burke at 703-999-3901.
GVFD will also host public CPR classes in 2024. The first class will be held on Sunday, January 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $8, which covers the certification card. All community members are encouraged to attend and learn how to save a life. For more information or to sign up, please contact our Safety Captain, Robert Schoenecker, at [email protected].
We hope we don’t see you around the neighborhood—except to say hello!
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