Here in Humboldt County, we have been lucky not to have had any serious wildfires....yet.   However, with all of the wildfires that have occurred throughout the State of California, even in areas and communities not prone to wildfires, insurance companies are changing the way homes are evaluated for homeowners insurance. As a result, rates are being raised dramatically or insurance is simply being…

Burn permits are issued by the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD), not the Fire District. 

As of June 2024, Arcata Fire District has a Certified Child Car Seat Installation Technician in house 5 days per week. Car seat checks are by appointment only. Please reference our full page of information on Child Passenger Safety to prepare for your appointment: 

Empty or expired fire extinguishers should be disposed of appropriately and safely.  Arcata Fire District is not able to accept used or expired extinguishers.  

There are a number of locations that are able to safely accept and dispose of prescription medications that have expired, are unused, or unwanted.  This includes controlled substances, like prescription painkillers.

Please refer to the Humboldt Waste Management Authority website for medical sharps disposal drop-off locations.  This information is available on their website at the following link: 

The Arcata Volunteer Firefighters Association (AVFA) offers cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), and First-Aid classes for lay rescuers.  In these classes, students learn how to recognize the signs of a cardiac emergency, and how to sustain life with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation until emergency medical help can arrive.  This is a skill anyone in the community can learn.