Tri-Valley Fire Department

08/15/2026

We are aware of the smoke. We are on it.

08/13/2026

Burn permits suspended.

07/27/2026

Sunshine, fresh air, and rope rescue training…finally! Days like this are a great reminder that the best training happens when you can get out in the field. Grateful for the opportunity to keep learning, sharpening skills, and training with an awesome crew.

07/27/2026

07/12/2026

Fire Danger is: HIGH
Burn permits are suspended today. 07/11

The State of Alaska Division of Forestry Burn Permit website. In addition to the burn permit application, this website provides information pertaining to safe burning practices in the State of Alaska.

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 HAPPY 4th OF JULY! 🇺🇸

06/29/2026

We are saddened to hear about the three firefighters that lost their lives responding to the Knowles Fire in western Colorado on Saturday. The firefighters were assigned to the Rifle Helitack crew and were engaged in initial attack operations on the Knowles Fire when the incident occurred.

The deceased firefighters have been identified as:
💜Emily Barker, 38, of Clinton Township, Michigan, assigned to the U.S. Forest Service Rifle Helitack.

💜Nick Hutcherson, 27 of Glendale, Arizona, assigned to the U.S. Forest Service Kaibab National Forest.

💜Sydney Watson, 27, of Warrior, Alabama, assigned to the U.S. Wildland Fire Service Rifle Helitack.

Two additional firefighters were injured during the incident and are receiving medical care.

“We mourn the loss of three firefighters who answered the call to protect others and made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their fellow citizens,” said U.S. Wildland Fire Service Chief Brian Fennessy. “Our thoughts are with their families, loved ones, friends and crewmates as they face an unimaginable loss. These firefighters embodied the courage, professionalism and selflessness that define the wildland fire service. Please join me and my family in keeping our thoughts and prayers with the families of the fallen and our injured firefighters and their families.”

The full press release can be found here:

Federal wildland fire officials are releasing the identities of three firefighters who died while responding to the Knowles Fire in western Colorado on Saturday.

06/27/2026

Putting in long days, but still smiling.
Starry Fire #234