Paradise Valley District Volunteer Fire Department, Nevada

11/03/2026

10/29/2026

10/22/2026

Our valley received a beautiful rain. 🌧️

Any emergency first call 9-1-1

The burn-ban for our district will be lifted on 10/28.
If you plan to burn call dispatch first. 775-623-6429

10/18/2026

Firemen from both Paradise Hill and Paradise Valley houses completed the first portion of Humboldt General Hospital Ambulance and Rescue CPR class.

Thank you to instructors-Frankie Peterson, Theresa Willis, Gricelda Soto and Angel Acevedo.

7 of those pictured, after the second portion of the two-day course will be then certified!.

We are thankful for HGH offering this course to our department so we can continue to serve and protect our community.

10/15/2026

The McConnell Fire, approximately 3 miles east of Orovada, is now 100% contained at 33,816 acres.

The increase in acreage reflects interior pockets of unburned vegetation that burned within containment lines on Oct. 4. Minimal fire activity has been observed since then.

In partnership with the University of Nevada, Reno’s Nevada Seismological Laboratory, crews installed a camera near the remaining fire activity to monitor the area and conditions 24 hours a day.

Suppression repair work is underway and will continue.

Recent cooler temperatures, higher humidity and light moisture have helped reduce fire activity. Smoke may still be visible near McConnell Peak and Santa Rosa Peak if temperatures rise.

Fire personnel will continue patrolling the fire area as cooler weather approaches and until measurable precipitation occurs.

10/04/2026

Reminder for our firemen volunteers only 😀

Tuesday's meeting-
There will be the CPR for certification OR hands-only on Tuesday, October 6 from 6-8pm through HGH.
If you plan to do for certification a second follow up class will be scheduled.
See you at the meeting.

10/02/2026

𝐌𝐜𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 | 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟑:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦

Humboldt County Emergency Management has received an update from the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (BLM) regarding the McConnell Fire.

Increased winds have caused some interior fire activity and hot spots to flare up within the existing containment area. The fire remains within established containment lines, and there is currently no threat to the public.

Crews are using water and retardant to cool hot spots and reinforce containment lines. Residents in the area may continue to see smoke, and at times visible flames, from within the burned area. This does not mean the fire has escaped containment.

Because of the amount of remaining heat and fuel within the fire perimeter, portions of the McConnell Fire are expected to continue smoldering until significant moisture or snowfall occurs.

Fire personnel will continue to patrol, monitor and conduct mop-up operations as needed to keep the fire within the established containment area.

As always, if you see new smoke or flames, especially outside the known fire area, please report it by calling 911. Do not assume visible smoke or fire has already been reported.

09/24/2026

🔥 | McConnell Fire Update: 99% contained at 33,762 acres

👩‍🚒 | The increase in reported acreage reflects adjustments to containment lines as firefighters improve lines along natural features.

⛰️ | Smoke may continue to be visible as small pockets of unburned vegetation slowly burn in steep, rocky areas. These pockets are surrounded by burned areas in most locations, and fire growth is not expected.

✈️ | Firefighters are continuing daily ground and aerial patrols to make sure the fire stays within containment lines.

💨 | Strong winds and elevated fire conditions are expected through the weekend. Fire managers will continue closely monitoring the fire and weather conditions.

⛏️ | A Burned Area Assessment Team is also evaluating the area and planning future restoration and repair work.

📷 | Air resources are focusing on these pockets of burning fuel in the southern portion of the McConnell Fire at McConnell Peak. Taken Tuesday, 09/22.