Albion-Little River Fire Department

The Mendocino County Burn Ban was lifted on November 1, and small outdoor burn piles are now allowed on permissive burn days.

During the burn season, the concern is more of air quality than threat of wildfire. In addition to creating a potential fire hazard, burning material can produce toxic air contaminants. For that reason there are some rules about what, how and when to burn vegetative matter. Not following these rules can result in violation fines and/or a prohibition of burning anytime of the year. [more...]

Did you know that a CALSTAR or REACH emergency helicopter ride could cost you from $10,000-$30,000?

For most, this is money they do not have. For some this could ultimately be more traumatic that the accident or illness which resulted in their transport. By becoming a member of CALSTAR (California Shock/Trauma Air Rescue) and REACH (Redwood Empire Air Care Helicopter), you would be covered if you need this service. [more...]

January 1 of this year marked the beginning of a new era for the Albion-Little River Volunteer Fire Department, as Fire Chief Derek Wilson stepped forward to take command.

Chief Wilson has been a volunteer firefighter in Albion-Little River for 13 years—the last five serving as an Officer. [more...]

One of the goals of the Albion-Little River Volunteer Fire Department is to make our communities “disaster resilient.” Pre-disaster preparedness begins with awareness. At the community level, ALRVFD is taking steps to prepare for the worst. Sheriff Thomas Allman’s office recently donated three 20 foot storage containers to be filled with community disaster supplies and placed on each of the three ridges in our district. These will provide necessary emergency resources in the event our bridges are damaged and our communities become isolated. [more...]

Final status: Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 7:00 PM:

The Mendocino Lightning Complex consumed 53,300 acres and is 100% contained. Residents are reminded that smoke and flare-ups may continue within control lines. Firefighters will continue to extinguish any remaining hot spots and will be patrolling all fires for several weeks.

Beginning around 5:00 pm on June 20, 2008 and quickly passing across the region, the dry lightning series ignited and sustained 129 wildland fires in Mendocino County alone. Four fires were fought within our own district. The Salmon Creek fire was the first reported, and it was contained relatively quickly. Within hours, the River Fire was located and attacked, bringing containment quickly before it could gain a foothold in the pygmy. [more...]