The Redwood Valley-Calpella Fire District (RVCFD) provides fire protection to the residents of Redwood Valley, Calpella and the surrounding areas, approximately 82 square miles and 7500 residents. Located directly north of Ukiah in the east central portion of Mendocino County, this Fire District is centered on the US Highway 101–State Route 20 interchange and the Russian River. RVCFD provides str
uctural fire protection, wildland fire protection, emergency medical response, rescue and extrication, hazardous materials response, and water rescue. The principal act that governs the District is the State of California Health and Safety Code Section 13800 et seq. (Fire Protection District Law of 1987).
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Our Mission
The Redwood Valley-Calpella Fire District exists for the safety and well-being of our community. The mission of the Redwood Valley-Calpella Fire District is to minimize the loss of life and property resulting from fires, medical emergencies, and other disasters. Using community supported, well-trained volunteers, we will accomplish our mission through prevention, education, fire suppression, medical services, and other related emergency and non-emergency activities. We will actively participate in our community, serve as role models, and strive to effectively and efficiently utilize all of the necessary resources at our command to provide a service deemed excellent by our community.
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We rely on our crew of volunteer fire and EMS responders, the Fire Chief and staff to provide the manpower to cover the needs of the community. In addition to emergency response, our volunteers help with fire and life safety education around the community and attend regular training to keep their skills and knowledge current. Along with basic fire and medical emergencies, services we provide include structural and wildland fire protection, rescue and extrication, hazardous materials response, and water rescue. The department remains committed to the safety and health of all Redwood Valley and Calpella residents and visitors and responds accordingly.
