Fire Stations

The Arcata Fire District has three strategically placed Fire Stations located within its 62 square mile boundaries. Each station is equipped with special apparatus to respond to target hazards within its jurisdiction. Currently, the District staffs three stations daily with a Captain and Engineer.

Photo of McKinleyville Station with an engine in the driveway.

McKinleyville Station and District Headquarters

McKinleyville Station was the first District-owned station. The station was built in 1960 and staffed that same year by the District's first paid…

Mad River Fire Station

Mad River Station was constructed in 1975 and opened in January of 1976. Dave White (who later promoted to Fire Chief) worked the first shift at Mad…

Arcata Station

Arcata Station was built in 1949 after the old Firemen's Hall located on the property burned down in 1945. The 1949 building was able to house six…

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