Penn Valley, CA — As homeowners throughout California grapple with increasing fire risk and corresponding insurance rates, Penn Valley Fire Protection District (PVFPD) has earned an improved ISO rating. Every five years ISO evaluates agencies on their ability to protect their community. This past winter PVFPD went through the process, and this is the ISO […]
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Penn Valley and Rough and Ready Fire Departments explore district consolidation with new committee
Nevada County, September 16, 2022 — On September 7, a new committee consisting of board members from both districts officially launched a feasibility study, taking the first step toward consolidating the two adjacent fire districts. During the first meeting, areas of concern were outlined, a mission statement was adopted, and a goal was set to complete […]
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Newest Penn Valley Paramedic to speak at Butte Fire Academy
PENN VALLEY, CA—Everything has come full circle. In 2019, while attending the Butte College Fire Academy, 23 year-old Ben Ketron heard a presentation by Penn Valley Fire Protection District (PVFPD) Firefighter/Paramedic Bryan Mathena. In his presentation, Mathena touted unique opportunities available to Penn Valley firefighters, including financial scholarships for costly paramedic training. Based on this […]
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Penn Valley Fire Protection District: $58,000 in community support
Penn Valley Fire Protection District accepted community support in the amount of $58,000 at their regularly scheduled August board meeting. The donations came in the form of three checks. Penn Valley Fire Department Auxiliary presented their semi-annual donation, typically used to make payments on fire engines and ambulances. Proceeds from the PVFDA Thrift Shop provide […]
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David Farrell: Penn Valley Fire annual call volume sets new record
March 2, 2020 – In 2019 your Penn Valley Fire Department responded to 1,652 calls, a 10% increase over the previous year, and the highest annual call volume on record. The call volume has been increasing steadily for many years. In fact, in 2005, when the current staffing level was established, the call volume was […]
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Early morning structure fire in Big Oak Valley
PENN VALLEY, Calif. April 29, 2019 – This morning at 6:08 AM Penn Valley Fire Protection District resources were notified of a residential structure fire at the 12000 Block of Shephard Road in Big Oak Valley. Units arrived on scene at 6:17 AM to find light smoke showing from a single-story residence. The Incident Commander […]
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Vehicle fire on Hwy 20 quickly extinguished by firefighters
PENN VALLEY, Calif June 23, 2018 – This afternoon at 5:38 PM Penn Valley Fire Protection District resources were notified of a passenger vehicle fire at the intersection of Highway 20 and Penn Valley Drive, near the Taco Shell, involving a small automotive camper. Units arrived on scene at 5:40 PM and took aggressive suppression […]
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House fire in Penn Valley – smoke alarms (and firefighters) save lives
PENN VALLEY, Calif. May 14, 2018 – Sunday morning at 2:07 A.M. the Penn Valley Fire Protection District was dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 14000 block of Pepperwood Drive. When the first engine arrived at 2:19 A.M. the crew found the attic of the home heavily involved in fire. After placing multiple […]
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Penn Valley Fire Department resources assigned to fires throughout the state
PENN VALLEY, Calif. September 9, 2017 – Penn Valley Fire has been doing our part to support fires elsewhere in the state this summer. To date we have deployed personnel to the following incidents; Single Fireline Paramedic for 1 week to the Minerva Fire in the Plumas Forest Fireline Paramedic and EMT partner the Eclipse […]