Oak Run Volunteer Fire Company

04/29/2026

INCREASED AIRCRAFT THIS WEEK - DO NOT BE ALARMED
INTER-AGENCY AERIAL FIREFIGHTING TRAINING
Starting: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, through Friday, May 1, 2026,
• Residents will see and hear low-flying aircraft during the training period with a heavy concentration over the southeast area of Lake California.

California Aerial Supervision Academy (CASA) is the culmination of CAL FIRE’s annual aerial training. The two-week academy, sponsored by CAL FIRE and held jointly with the U.S. Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest Service, prepares trainees to direct aerial firefighting operations as an Air Tactical Group Supervisor.
The program offers a blend of classroom learning, flight simulator sessions, and orientation flights in Sacramento during week one.

Week two focuses on scenario-based training flights in Redding.
Multiple air tankers and helicopters, smokejumpers, and an interdependent training for airtanker base personnel will be a part of the complex scenarios flown in week two. Annual training for pilots and crews includes trainees from CAL FIRE and Forest Services employees.

04/29/2026

04/23/2026

11/18/2025

Keeping medications listed and easily accessible benefits both EMS responders and the patient.

10/29/2025

Landing Zone coverage for a medical 10/29/25

10/13/2025

Procession for Suzie Smith. Reach 5 flight nurse
R.I.P

10/12/2025

Honor Procession for Susan “Suzie” Smith

The family of Suzie Smith would like to notify the public of an honor procession for Suzie who died as a result of her injuries sustained in a helicopter crash on Highway 50 in Sacramento.
On Sunday, October 12, 2025, at approximately 1:00 PM Reach will honor Suzie with her final flight. She will be flown from Sacramento to Red Bluff, California, where, at approximately 2:00 PM, she will be transported via ground ambulance to Palo Cedro, California. From Red Bluff there will be a procession of immediate family and numerous EMS and Law Enforcement escorting her home to Palo Cedro.
The family advises if the public wants to honor Suzie, and the numerous EMS agencies in Northern California, feel free to stage along the route. Please do not stop on the freeway or block side streets.
The route will be I-5, NB from SR-36 in Red Bluff, North on I-5 to SR-44 east in the Redding Area. SR-44 to SB on Deschutes Road to Allen and Dahl Funeral home.
There will be no public parking at the Funeral home nor will there be an opportunity to contact the family. The family is in the planning stages for a Celebration of Life in the near future where the public will have an opportunity to pay their respects.
Additionally, a memorial foundation, “Our Angel That Flies Foundation” is being established to Honor Suzie’s legacy. The foundation will established to further the work Sue started in the mission field, nursing scholarships, and other causes she was passionate about.
Donations can be made to Our Angel That Flies Foundation, Plumas Bank, Attention Matt Moseley, 192 Hartnell Ave, Redding, CA 96002.

10/11/2025

Redding / Weaverville, CA – With recent rainfall events and cooler weather, the current Burn
Permit Suspension will be lifted effective Monday, October 13, 2025. Burn permits are required
pursuant to the provisions of section 4423.1 of the Public Resources Code.

08/03/2025

If you could kindly find someplace else to do donuts, it would greatly be appreciated!

10/25/2024

09/25/2024

9/25/24 Swede creek VMP

09/23/2024

Redding, CA – The CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit will be conducting a Vegetation Management Project (VMP) starting on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, and continuing through Thursday, September 26, 2024. The VMP will take place at Swede Creek Ranch, southwest of Oak Run proper.
What to Expect:
During this period, residents and visitors in the area can expect to see emergency personnel, equipment, and air resources actively engaged in operations during the day and into the evening. The prescribed burns will be visible from the project locations, and smoke may be present both during the day and overnight. The CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit appreciates the public’s cooperation and understanding during these critical operations.
VMP Project Details:
The project will be conducted when weather conditions are optimal, ensuring control, limiting escape, and minimizing poor air quality. In the event of adverse weather or other fire activity that indicates the project cannot be conducted safely, it will be rescheduled. This VMP project aims to reduce non-native grasses and brush, remove dead and downed trees, enhance grazing habitat for livestock and wildlife, and improve the watershed. It also reduces fire hazards and risks by creating breaks in horizontal and vertical fuel continuity, which can modify future wildfire behavior and enhance community protection.
Strategic Efforts:
This VMP project is part of broader strategic efforts to protect the local community and nearby natural resources. Plans are based on input from the community and local stakeholders, with collaboration from various partners throughout the project. This work contributes to significant ongoing efforts statewide, helping California meet or exceed its fuels reduction goals outlined in the California Fire Plan and the California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan.
To track progress in your community and throughout California, visit the CAL FIRE fuels reduction dashboard at: https://www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/natural-resource-management/fuels-reduction.
Additionally, share important prevention and preparedness information with your neighbors at: www.ReadyForWildfire.org.