Want help creating Defensible Space?

Some Humboldt County Fire Safe Council member organizations and agencies have received or are in the process of seeking grant funds to support services for people like you. The more we know about your needs, the easier it will be to connect you to services under existing programs and/or make the case for securing more…

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SHFSC Meets Thursday, June 1st @ 5pm

The SHFSC meets on the first Thursday of every month to address the wildfire preparedness needs of our communities. Join in the discussion with your neighbors who have become experts in the field through decades of hands-on experience. Come get your questions answered and find out how you can be a part of this growing…

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Chipper Days have arrived!

The Humboldt County Fire Safe Council is offering free chipping services to help residents dispose of debris generated from fuels reduction work around their homes. In other words: you cut, we chip! Currently, this service is planned for Spring 2023 in the following areas:  Vegetation to be chipped will be inspected and must conform to…

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CAL FIRE permits required as of May 1st

It’s that time of year again… As of May 1st, CAL FIRE burn permits are required in Humboldt, Del Norte and western Trinity counties, in addition to your North Coast UAQMD smoke permits. Permit options: -LE-6a is required for small residential projects with piles less than 4×4. These can be issued at the time of…

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SHFSC Meets Thursday, May 4th @ 5pm

The SHFSC meets on the first Thursday of every month to address the wildfire preparedness needs of our communities. Join in the discussion with your neighbors who have become experts in the field through decades of hands-on experience. Come get your questions answered and find out how you can be a part of this growing…

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Telegraph Ridge Fire Department & Ettersburg Fire Safe Council Annual BBQ

This Sunday, April 30th, come out and celebrate the formation of the Ettersburg Fire Safe Council and support Telegraph Ridge Fire Department at their Annual Barbeque 1-6PM! Live music will be performed by Ray Bevatori, The Breakers, and Hill Honey and the Wildcats! The event will also include a bake sale, raffle and games for…

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Southern Humboldt Fire Community Celebration

Please join us on Saturday, April 15th from 2pm-6pm for this FREE family-friendly community event. We will have live music, food, many raffle prizes, a Kidzone and Fire Trucks! We are celebrating a string of recent successes for our southern Humboldt fire community, including: – Local voters saying YES to expanding the Garberville Fire Protection…

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SHFSC Meets Thursday, April 6th @ 5pm

The SHFSC meets on the first Thursday of every month to address the wildfire preparedness needs of our communities. Join in the discussion with your neighbors who have become experts in the field through decades of hands-on experience. Come get your questions answered and find out how you can be a part of this growing…

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Friends of GFPD Chili Bowl

This Saturday 2-9pm Under the Garberville Town Clock during the Christmas Lighted Truck Parade! We’ll be hosting a firefighter’s chili bowl at Garberville’s Small Town Christmas Lighted Truck Parade on December 17th. The chili and homemade cornbread will be made and donated by Chris Valk from Il Forno Bakery. We’ll be under the clock in…

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Friends of GFPD Crab Feed Fundraiser

Saturday, December 10th, 4:30-9:00 PM at the Benbow KOA Friendship Hall Support your local volunteer fire department and enjoy a crab dinner! This family event will help the Garberville Fire Protection District fund the Measure “U” ballot initiative, which if passed will provide the GFPD with the support it needs to continue providing quality emergency…

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