French Gulch Volunteer Fire Department

Directions

French Gulch Volunteer Fire Department The French Gulch Volunteer Fire Department station #59 serving the historic mining community of French Gulch California.

🎃👻 BOO! DID SOMEONE SAY FREE CANDY?! 🍬🚒Calling all ghosts, goblins, witches, superheroes, little monsters, and even thos...
10/23/2026

🎃👻 BOO! DID SOMEONE SAY FREE CANDY?! 🍬🚒

Calling all ghosts, goblins, witches, superheroes, little monsters, and even those adults who claim they're "just here for the kids!" 😂🧙‍♀️

🚨 The Fire Department is trading fire hoses for candy bowls this Halloween! 🚨

Come haunt us in front of the Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday, October 31st, starting at 5:00 PM!

🍭 We've got CANDY!
🎃 We want to see your COSTUMES!
👻 We promise not to judge your spooky dance moves!
🚒 And our firefighters are ready for some frighteningly good conversation!

Whether you're dressed to scare, dressed to impress, or just wearing your everyday face (hey, some of us are scary enough without a costume! 🤣), WE WANT TO SEE YOU!

Don't make us sit out there all alone with a mountain of candy. You KNOW what happens when firefighters get bored and have too much sugar! 🤪🍫

🦇 So grab your little monsters, dust off those costumes, and come say hello!

We're DYING to see you! 💀😂

🎃 Happy Halloween from your local firefighters! 🚒❤️

🍂🪜 Chief’s Safety Message: Fall Ladder SafetyAs we get ready for the fall season, many of us will be cleaning gutters, t...
10/12/2026

🍂🪜 Chief’s Safety Message: Fall Ladder Safety

As we get ready for the fall season, many of us will be cleaning gutters, trimming trees, hanging decorations, and preparing our homes for the colder months ahead.

Before you climb that ladder, remember that one wrong step can lead to a serious injury!

🪜 Ladder Safety Tips:

- Inspect your ladder for damage before each use.
- Place ladders on firm, level ground.
- Always maintain three points of contact while climbing.
- Never stand on the top step of a stepladder.
- Avoid overreaching. Move the ladder instead!
- Keep ladders at least 10 feet away from power lines.
- For extension ladders, use the 4-to-1 rule: one foot out for every four feet of height.
- Never use a ladder during high winds or wet, slippery conditions.

🍁 Remember: The only thing we want falling this season is the leaves — NOT YOU!

Take your time, use the right equipment, and make safety your first priority.

Stay safe,
Chief Michael Steineke

10/10/2026

🚒❤️ A Heartfelt Thank You from the French Gulch Volunteer Fire Department! ❤️🚒

We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out today to support our department and our community!

We take great pride in our department, the people who serve, and the wonderful community we are honored to protect.

Your continued support means more to us than words can express. Events like today remind us why we do what we do and how fortunate we are to be part of such a close-knit community.

We may be a small community, but we have a BIG heart! ❤️🚒

Thank you for standing behind your volunteer firefighters and helping make today a success!

🚒🔥 French Gulch Volunteer Fire Department – Third Quarter Stats! 🔥🚒21 calls, countless hours of dedication, and one comm...
10/10/2026

🚒🔥 French Gulch Volunteer Fire Department – Third Quarter Stats! 🔥🚒

21 calls, countless hours of dedication, and one community we're proud to serve! ❤️

As we wrap up July, August, and September, we're sharing a look at what our volunteer firefighters have been up to!

From medical emergencies and motor vehicle accidents to vegetation and vehicle fires, our volunteers continue to answer the call when our community needs them most.

👏 A huge thank you to our dedicated volunteers for giving their time, energy, and commitment to keeping French Gulch safe. And to our community, thank you for your continued support!

🚒 Neighbors helping neighbors. That's what volunteer firefighting is all about!

Just a reminder of Tomorrow is open house! To see you there!
10/10/2026

Just a reminder of Tomorrow is open house! To see you there!

🚒🔥 FORK FIRE UPDATE – OCTOBER 9, 2026 🔥🚒Fire crews continue to make great progress on the Fork Fire, and Mother Nature i...
10/09/2026

🚒🔥 FORK FIRE UPDATE – OCTOBER 9, 2026 🔥🚒

Fire crews continue to make great progress on the Fork Fire, and Mother Nature is lending a helping hand! Weather conditions remain in our favor as firefighters work toward full containment.

🔥 Current Fire Status:

- Acreage: Holding at 59 acres
- Containment: 75%
- Resources Assigned:
- 4 Engines
- 4 Hand Crews
- 2 Water Tenders

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE:
East Fork Road remains CLOSED, with access permitted only to residents with proper identification.

👏 Crews continue making excellent progress, and we are grateful for the dedication and hard work of all personnel assigned to this incident.

We appreciate the community's continued patience and cooperation. Please avoid the fire area and allow emergency personnel to work safely.

Stay safe, everyone!

10/08/2026

🔥 Fork Fire Update – October 7, 2026 🔥

Things are looking great on the Fork Fire! Firefighters continue to make excellent progress.

🚒 Current Fire Status:

- Acreage: Holding at 59 acres
- Containment: 60%
- Crews: Remain on scene, continuing suppression and mop-up operations.

🚁 FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS:

Today was primarily a helicopter and hand crew operation, with helicopters providing aerial water drops while hand crews continued working on the ground to strengthen containment lines and secure the fire perimeter.

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE:

East Fork Road remains a HARD CLOSURE. Residents are allowed access with proper identification. We ask everyone else to please avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to continue working safely.

A huge thank you to all the firefighters, helicopter crews, hand crews, and support personnel for their hard work and dedication to keeping our communities safe!

We will continue to provide updates as information becomes available.

🚒 COME MEET YOUR FIRST RESPONDERS! 🚒Come on out and spend the day with us at the French Gulch Volunteer Fire Department ...
10/07/2026

🚒 COME MEET YOUR FIRST RESPONDERS! 🚒

Come on out and spend the day with us at the French Gulch Volunteer Fire Department Open House on Saturday, October 10th! It’s a great chance to meet your local first responders, visit with neighbors, grab some good food, and support our community.

The Community Yard Sale runs from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., with all community members welcome. Hot dogs & hamburgers will be served from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. And don’t forget to check out the Bake Sale, Gun Raffle, and Raffle Prizes! 🎟️🍔🌭🧁

Bring the family, bring your appetite, and come spend a little time with the folks who are here when our community needs them most. ❤️🚒

Sponsored by the French Gulch Flare-Ups

📅 Saturday, October 10th
📍 French Gulch Volunteer Fire Department

Please share this post and help us spread the word—we’d love to see a great turnout!

10/07/2026

🔥 FORK FIRE UPDATE – October 6

There has been significant progress made on the Fork Fire today. Crews will remain on scene to continue securing the fire and helping ensure the safety of our community.

According to Watch Duty and the Aware CA app, the fire has been mapped at approximately 57 acres.

There were a few flare-ups within the interior of the fire today, but they were quickly knocked down with assistance from helicopter water drops.

🚧 East Fork Road remains a HARD CLOSURE. Residents are being allowed through with proper identification.

Please continue to avoid the area and give firefighters and emergency personnel plenty of room to work safely.

Thank you to all the crews, pilots, and support personnel working the Fork Fire.

10/07/2026

🚨 NEW DISASTER INFORMATION APP — AWARE CA 🚨

There’s a new app available called Aware CA to help keep our community informed during emergencies and disasters.

Much like Watch Duty, Aware CA provides information and updates about local fires, disasters, evacuations, and other emergency situations.

📱 Aware CA is available for both Android and Apple users:
• Android users can download it from the Google Play Store.
• Apple iPhone users can download it from the Apple App Store.

Having more than one reliable source of information during an emergency is always a good idea. We encourage everyone to check out Aware CA, download the app, and stay informed.

Stay aware. Stay prepared. Stay safe.

Address

14357 Bridge Street
French Gulch, CA
96033

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when French Gulch Volunteer Fire Department posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category