Pike City Fire Department

06/01/2026

Road open again,recommend 4x4

UPDATE: GALLOWAY ROAD IS NOW OPEN!

06/01/2026

FYI

BEAR ACTIVITY IS INCREASING IN SIERRA COUNTY

As temperatures warm and natural food sources change throughout the summer, bear activity is increasing across Sierra County. Now is the time to take steps to reduce attractants around your home and help prevent conflicts between people and wildlife.

Store garbage in a secure building, bear-resistant container, or other bear-proof location. Do not place unsecured garbage cans outside until the morning of pickup day or just before heading to the transfer site.

Avoid feeding pets outdoors whenever possible. If cats or dogs must be fed outside, remove all food immediately after feeding. Pet food is a major attractant for bears and other wildlife.

Keep barbecue grills clean and free of grease and food residue. Clean up fallen fruit from fruit trees and gardens. Store bird seed, livestock feed, and other animal feed in secure containers. Do not leave coolers, ice chests, or food items unattended outdoors.

Keep doors and windows secured, especially when food is present inside homes, garages, sheds, and vehicles. Never intentionally feed bears or other wildlife.

A bear that becomes accustomed to human food sources often loses its natural fear of people and may repeatedly return to homes and neighborhoods. In many cases, these situations can ultimately result in the bear being destroyed for public safety reasons.

By removing attractants and securing food sources, residents can help keep bears wild and reduce the likelihood of dangerous encounters.

If you encounter a bear that is acting aggressively, attempting to enter an occupied structure, or poses an immediate threat to public safety, call 911 immediately and notify the Sierra County Sheriff's Office.

For non-emergency issues or questions regarding bear activity, contact the Sierra County Sheriff's Office at (530) 289-3700.

Let's work together to keep our communities safe and keep wildlife wild.

05/22/2026

FYI

AT&T PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Temporary Landline and 911 Service Disruption – May 22

AT&T advised the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office that the communities of Alleghany, Downieville, and Sierra City will have a planned telecommunications system upgrade that will temporarily affect landline phone service.

On the evening of May 22, beginning at approximately 8:05 PM, a service migration will occur that will impact wireline (landline) phone service in these areas.

During this time:

Landline phones will not have dial tone and cannot make or receive calls.

911 service from landlines will be unavailable for approximately 10 to 30 minutes.

Cellular (mobile) phone service will NOT be affected.

911 calls placed from cell phones will continue to work. 911 calls made from outside the planned outage area will continue to work, and the Sheriff's Office Dispatch will continue to receive 911 calls.

Important Public Safety Guidance:

Residents in areas with cellular coverage should rely on their mobile devices, use a cell phone to dial 911

If you do not have access to a cell phone, consider making arrangements in advance with neighbors or family members who do.

Sheriff’s Office Administrative Line Impact:

The Sheriff’s Office main administrative line (530) 289-3700 and fax line may be temporarily unavailable during this transition.

However, the Sheriff’s Office 911 lines will remain operational and will continue to receive emergency calls.

This is a planned and temporary disruption. Full service will be restored as soon as the migration is complete. The estimated outage is believed to be about 10 to 30 minutes.

05/21/2026

Be extra careful

Fire Danger is currently HIGH across the Tahoe National Forest. With warming temps forecasted through the holiday weekend, fire danger may increase. Individuals planning to recreate on the Tahoe National Forest are encouraged to exercise extreme caution.

🔥Attend your campfire at all times and clear all flammable material away from the fire at a minimum of five feet is all directions.
🔥Never build a fire on a windy day.
🔥Campfire permits are required if you plan to have a campfire outside of designated recreation sites: readyforwildfire.org/permits
🔥Make sure your campfire is completely out. Drown it with water and stir with dirt, making sure all burned materials are extinguished. Feel with your hand to make sure it’s out cold.
🔥The use of fireworks and all other pyrotechnic devices are always illegal on federal lands.

❗As a reminder, dispersed camping and campfires outside of fire rings in developed recreation areas are always prohibited in some areas within Tahoe National Forest's Truckee and Sierraville Ranger Districts. Learn more: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/tahoe/alerts/camping-and-campfire-restrictions-truckee-and-sierraville-districts

05/18/2026

What type of a person steals fuel out of a fire truck, hopefully we caught you on cameras

05/12/2026

FYI Forest service is conducting training exercises today with radio traffic on tactical channels . No fires in the area 

05/07/2026

FYI

04/30/2026

Burn permits required

04/23/2026

PG&E will be flying poles out of Plum Valley today- use caution in the area

04/22/2026

FYI

🔥 Time to Re-apply! 🔥
Don't let your CAL FIRE burn permit expire! Remember, these permits are valid from May 1st to April 30th each year. Make sure to re-apply to keep your permit active and continue burning safely and legally.

Make sure to check the expiration date on your permit.

• Plan – During certain times of the year, when fire danger is high, residential hazard reduction of dead vegetation is unsafe. Learn about alternatives to burning and understand all requirements before you apply.

• Verify – Enter you address into the link below to confirm that you are within the State Responsibility Area. CAL FIRE Permits are only valid for SRA residents or where CAL FIRE has jurisdiction. Once you've confirmed you are within CAL FIRE's jurisdiction, return to this page to continue your application.
https://calfire-forestry.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=123729e886fc4eafbc7f14d7c8c5083e

• Apply – Once you've planned your burn and verified that your burn meets all local regulations, complete the Residential Burn permit application process through our application website. Provide all required information, watch a short safety video, agree to follow safety rules, and your permit, if approved, will be emailed to you.

Learn more at: https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/