Humboldt Bay Fire

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7.30.2026 Press ReleaseHumboldt Bay Fire (HBF) Contained Vegetation Fire behind Bayshore Mall, Eureka.Humboldt Bay Fire ...
07/31/2026

7.30.2026 Press Release
Humboldt Bay Fire (HBF) Contained Vegetation Fire behind Bayshore Mall, Eureka.

Humboldt Bay Fire personnel quickly contained a vegetation fire that broke out behind the Bayshore Mall at 3300 Broadway in Eureka on Wednesday afternoon.

At approximately 2:00 pm, HBF responded to reports of a fire behind the mall. The first arriving unit found approximately a quarter-acre fire burning in light, flashy fuels. The fire was wind-driven with a rapid rate of spread. Firefighters immediately requested additional resources, including two more engines, a water tender, and a Battalion Chief.

Crews worked efficiently to contain the fire to just under two acres. Significant smoke from the incident impacted surrounding businesses and HWY 101. No structures were damaged and no injuries were reported.

Humboldt Bay Fire would like to remind the community that these types of grass and vegetation fires can spread very quickly. Fire season is upon us here on the North Coast, and conditions will remain dry and extremely sensitive to fire danger through the month of October. We urge residents to remain vigilant and to practice fire safety.

07/30/2026

Humboldt Bay Fire is asking the public to steer clear of the greenbelt as crews work to knock down flames near two busy shopping centers. 👉 Visit Redheaded Blackbelt for updates as they become available. 🔗⬇️

07/30/2026

Update – 3:32 p.m.: Crews have the fire under control. We will remain on scene to monitor conditions and complete operations. Please continue to avoid the area while emergency personnel are working.
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Humboldt Bay Fire is currently on scene of multiple brush fires behind Walmart and the Bayshore Mall.

Please avoid the area to allow firefighters and emergency personnel to work safely. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as crews respond.

We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Last week, Humboldt Bay Fire crews participated in vehicle extrication training at Pacific Towing, working through a sim...
07/29/2026

Last week, Humboldt Bay Fire crews participated in vehicle extrication training at Pacific Towing, working through a simulated traffic collision involving an adult pinned beneath a vehicle and an infant secured in a car seat.

Crews stabilized and lifted the vehicle to safely access and extricate the pinned patient while managing both patients throughout the incident. Training with realistic scenarios allows our crews to practice the techniques, communication, and coordination required for complex rescues.

Thank you to Pacific Towing for providing the vehicles and training site. We appreciate their continued partnership and support of our training efforts.

Our crew recently had the pleasure of visiting a local preschool to talk about fire safety and give the students a chanc...
07/28/2026

Our crew recently had the pleasure of visiting a local preschool to talk about fire safety and give the students a chance to explore one of our fire trucks. The visit was made even more special by spending time with one of our Humboldt Bay Fire kids, whose dad proudly serves as one of our engineers.

Thank you for welcoming us into your classroom! We love opportunities to connect with our community and help make learning about fire safety fun for the next generation.

Humboldt Bay Fire recently celebrated the accomplishments of our members during a Badge Pinning Ceremony, recognizing pr...
07/27/2026

Humboldt Bay Fire recently celebrated the accomplishments of our members during a Badge Pinning Ceremony, recognizing promotions and specialty team certifications earned through hard work, dedication, and service.

Congratulations to our newly promoted members:
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal -Jon Chambers
Battalion Chief - Ben Miller
Captain - Adam Bumgardner
Engineer - Rebecca Ciszewski

We also recognized members for earning important specialty team and certification achievements:

Apparatus Operator – Yolla Montalbin
Company Officer – Scott Gordinier
Water Rescue – Dillon Cleavenger
Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) – Brandon Harlander
Child Passenger Safety Technician – Trevor Morris
Child Passenger Safety Technician – Justin Anderson

These accomplishments reflect countless hours of training, dedication, and a commitment to serving our communities. We also extend our appreciation to the families, friends, mentors, and coworkers whose support helps make these milestones possible.

Congratulations to all of our honorees, and thank you for your continued commitment to Humboldt Bay Fire and the community we proudly serve.

Humboldt Bay Fire is currently accepting applications for our cadet firefighter program. This is a great opportunity for...
07/24/2026

Humboldt Bay Fire is currently accepting applications for our cadet firefighter program.

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in a future career with Humboldt Bay Fire.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to complete and obtain:
-California Firefighter 1 academy and certification
-Emergency Medical Training and certification
-Live fire and rescue training when available

Please visit our website at https://www.hbfire.org/cadetfirefighter for more information and to apply.

Applications are due October 15th.

On July 20, Humboldt Bay Fire deployed a water tender and two personnel to assist CAL FIRE on the Burr Fire.Our crew has...
07/23/2026

On July 20, Humboldt Bay Fire deployed a water tender and two personnel to assist CAL FIRE on the Burr Fire.

Our crew has safely returned home after supporting wildfire suppression efforts alongside CAL FIRE.

We are proud to answer the call when additional resources are needed and appreciate the dedication and professionalism our personnel continue to demonstrate.

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