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French Gulch Volunteer Fire Department

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French Gulch Volunteer Fire Department

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

08/31/2026

💧 PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT — WATER SAFETY 💧

Whether you’re spending the day at the lake, floating the river, boating, or cooling off in a creek, remember that water conditions can change quickly.

A few simple precautions can save a life: wear a life jacket, keep children within reach, avoid alcohol while swimming or operating watercraft, watch changing currents and conditions, and always let someone know where you’re going.

Even on a hot day, cold water can quickly cause exhaustion and hypothermia.

Be prepared. Be aware. Stay safe. And look out for one another.

08/25/2026

🔥 PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT — KITCHEN FIRE SAFETY 🔥

Kitchen fires can start in seconds, but a few simple precautions can help prevent a tragedy.

🍳 Stay in the kitchen while frying, grilling, or broiling.
🔥 Keep towels, oven mitts, paper products, and other flammables away from the stovetop.
⏱️ Use a timer so cooking food isn’t forgotten.
👧🐾 Keep children and pets at least 3 feet away from hot cooking surfaces.
🧽 Keep appliances and cooktops clean and free of grease buildup.

If a grease fire starts:
✅ Turn off the heat if it is safe to do so.
✅ Cover the pan with a metal lid or cookie sheet to smother the flames.
❌ NEVER use water on a grease fire!
☎️ If the fire is spreading, get everyone outside, close the door behind you, and call 911.

And remember—working smoke alarms save lives. Test yours monthly and make sure everyone in your household knows at least two ways out.

🔥 Stop fire before it starts. A few moments of prevention can protect your family, your home, and your life.

08/17/2026

🔥 PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT: SLEEP WITH YOUR DOOR CLOSED! 🚪🔥

Something as simple as closing your bedroom door before you go to sleep could save your life during a house fire.

A closed door can:
🔥 Slow the spread of fire and smoke
🌡️ Reduce heat exposure
⏱️ Give you valuable extra time to escape or be rescued
❤️ Increase your chances of survival

Make it part of your nightly routine: Close your bedroom doors, test your smoke alarms regularly, and make sure everyone in your home knows your fire escape plan.

One simple action tonight could make all the difference tomorrow.

Please share this reminder with your family, friends, and neighbors. Stay safe!

08/16/2026

🚒 IT’S OFFICIAL — PATROL 59 IS IN SERVICE! 🚒

The French Gulch Volunteer Fire Department’s Patrol 59 is officially in service and ready to respond! 🔥

You’ll now see Patrol 59 responding to a variety of incidents throughout French Gulch and the surrounding community.

This new addition gives our volunteers another valuable resource to help us do what we’re here to do — serve and protect our community.

We’re proud to put Patrol 59 to work for French Gulch! 🚒❤️

08/10/2026

☀️ PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT: HOT CARS CAN KILL! 🚗🔥

With summer temperatures soaring, remember that the inside of a vehicle can become dangerously hot in just minutes. Children and pets are especially vulnerable to heatstroke—and cracking the windows provides little to no protection.

👶🐾 Look Before You Lock — Every Trip. Every Time.

Never leave a child or pet unattended in a vehicle, even for a minute. Always check the back seat before walking away. If you see a child or pet in distress inside a hot vehicle, call 911 immediately.

A quick stop isn’t worth a life. Please share this reminder and help keep our community safe! ❤️

08/08/2026

Public Safety Announcement: Home Fire Sprinklers Save Lives

A home fire can become deadly in as little as two minutes. Residential fire sprinklers are one of the most effective ways to protect your family, your home, and your firefighters.

Did You Know?

- Home fire sprinklers activate individually—only the sprinkler closest to the fire operates.
- Sprinklers can control or even extinguish a fire before the fire department arrives.
- They dramatically reduce the risk of death, injury, and property damage.
- Sprinklers use less water than a fire hose, often reducing overall water damage.

Fire Sprinklers + Smoke Alarms = The Best Protection
Smoke alarms provide the early warning to escape, while fire sprinklers help keep the fire under control. Together, they give your family the best chance of getting out safely.

Protect What Matters Most
Whether you're building a new home or considering upgrades, ask your builder or contractor about installing a residential fire sprinkler system. It's an investment that can save lives.

Remember: Get out, stay out, and call 911. Never go back inside a burning home.

08/05/2026

🚒 A Hidden Fire Hydrant Is a Dangerous Fire Hydrant 🚒

During a recent inspection, we discovered this fire hydrant completely buried in blackberry bushes. If firefighters can't quickly locate and access a hydrant during an emergency, valuable time is lost—time that can make all the difference.

Today, we cleared the vegetation and restored full access to this hydrant, ensuring it's ready when our community needs it most. There is still more work to be done here.

If you have a fire hydrant on or near your property, please help keep at least 3 feet of clear space around it. A few minutes of yard work today could save precious minutes during a fire.

Together, we can help keep our community safe.

07/21/2026

**🔥 Every Second Counts. Is Your Family Ready? 🔥**

A house fire can become life-threatening in just minutes. The best way to protect the people you love is to have an escape plan **before** an emergency happens.

✅ Draw a map of your home with **two ways out of every room**.
✅ Choose a **safe meeting place** outside where everyone will gather.
✅ Make sure your **smoke alarms are working** and test them monthly.
✅ Practice your escape plan at least **twice a year**—daytime and nighttime.

When the smoke alarm sounds:
🚨 Get out immediately.
🚨 Stay out.
🚨 Call **9-1-1** from a safe location.

Preparation today can save lives tomorrow. Take a few minutes with your family to create and practice your home fire escape plan.

Your local Fir department encourages everyone to make fire safety a priority.

07/17/2026

🚒 **WHEN SECONDS MATTER, WE NEED TO FIND YOU.** 🚒

Every second counts during an emergency. Clearly marked address numbers and accessible gates can make the difference between a fast response and a delayed one.

Here's how you can help first responders help you:
✅ Make sure your address numbers are clearly visible from the road.
✅ Use numbers large enough to be read from a distance.
✅ Keep them reflective or well-lit for nighttime visibility.
✅ Trim trees, shrubs, and decorations that block your address.
✅ If you have a gated driveway, make sure emergency responders have access or that your gate code is on file with the appropriate agency.

These simple steps can save valuable time when you or a loved one needs help.

**Take a few minutes today to check your address and gate access—you never know when those few minutes could make all the difference.**

07/14/2026

⚡ **PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT: LIGHTNING SAFETY** ⚡

Lightning is one of nature's most powerful and unpredictable forces. It can strike miles away from a storm, causing serious injuries, fatalities, and even wildfires in just a split second.

🌩️ **Remember:** *When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!*

Here are a few simple ways to stay safe:
🏠 Seek shelter inside a sturdy building or hard-topped vehicle.
🌳 Stay away from open fields, hilltops, trees, and bodies of water.
📱 Avoid using corded electronics during a thunderstorm.
🚨 If someone is struck by lightning, call 911 immediately. It is safe to touch the victim and begin CPR if they are not breathing.

A few moments of preparation can make all the difference. Share this information with your family and friends so everyone knows how to stay safe when storms roll in.

Stay weather aware. Stay prepared. Stay safe.

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14357 Bridge Street
French Gulch, CA
96033

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