Arcata, CA - On 12/20/2022 at 5:04 P.M. Arcata Fire District units were dispatched to a report of a residential structure fire on the 100 Block of Timmons Lane, in the Essex area of Arcata. The residents had returned to their home and found it full of smoke with fire spreading in the living room area. One of the occupants entered the home in an attempt to rescue family pets, suffering minor smoke…

GOOD THINGS ARE HAPPENING! In addition to once again being full staff and having three stations open, Arcata Fire District wants our communities to know that their taxes are also funding this beautiful new beauty!
In April of 2022, the Fire District Board authorized the purchase of a new Type 1 Fire Engine.  The purchase was made through a cooperative purchase agreement, allowing the District to…

McKinleyville, CA - At this time of year, as the nights start to get cold, it is not uncommon for heater and furnace related fire incidents to occur.  It is important for people to be aware that heating equipment may operate automatically.

Arcata, CA - On September 8, 2022, Arcata Fire Protection District will re-open its third station permanently. The station had been closed due to staffing shortages faced by the organization over the last year. 

(McKinleyville, Arcata, CA)– The Arcata Fire District is working with the Humboldt County Sherriff’s Office, Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office, Arcata Police Department, State Fire Marshal’s Office, and CAL FIRE Prevention this Fourth of July to reduce and enforce the use of illegal fireworks in McKinleyville and Arcata areas.

(MCKINLEYVILLE, CA) – June 29, 2022 – Do you live in the Arcata Fire District on a rural road and down a long driveway? If so, it may be difficult for Emergency Services or the Utility Companies to find you. The Arcata Fire District, in partnership with the Arcata Volunteer Firefighters Association, have obtained grants through the California Fire Foundation and Pacific Gas & Electric Company to…

DISTRICT FIREFIGHTERS HONORED WITH AWARDS AND MEDALS