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Volunteers in Action

These photos capture the essence of Scott Valley Fire's volunteers. We work hard, we play, we have parties, and we help our neighbors. We run TOWARDS fires, not away. We drive big trucks (very cool!), We toss candy from our very cool trucks to kids at parades. We join strike teams to help fight fires throughout the state of California. And we grieve together and honor our members who have passed on.

Many thanks to Mel Fechter for so many of the fine photos seen throughout this website.

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Commissioner Kathy Williams handing annual donation from Gamma Omicron Master to Assistant Chief Al Buchter.
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Sun rays and hay bales, aftermath of local barn fire. Photo: Eric Olson
A fire tanker truck, pickup truck, and a helicopter labeled "SHERIFF" by a field under a hazy sky.
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Whitworth Fire 2019
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Still smiling after five days on the Lime Fire -- September 2019
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Studying the map -- Lime Fire 9/14/19
Masonic Hall in Etna burns 2013
2013 Masonic Hall in Etna burns
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2013 Masonic Hall in Etna burns
2013 SVFPD firefighters extinguishing Masonic Hall fire in Etna
Group of firefighters posing with a "SMILES 4 MILES" banner in front of fire trucks.
In loving memory of Miles Isbell
Two firefighters in protective gear with a blazing fire in the background.
Firefighter Larry Hicks and his daughter fellow firefighter April Hicks, 2020.
Three firefighters in yellow uniforms with a wildfire smoke plume in the background.
Firefighter Jake Knechtle, Captain Josh Frick, and firefighter Rosalinda Frick on the Shelly Fire in 2024.
Three firefighters in yellow shirts and helmets in front of a red fire truck, surrounded by trees under a blue sky.
Assistant Cheif Steve Poling, Captain Nick Kraus, and Firefighter Alex Varga on strike team 2024.