Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

We compete hard against each other during firemen games but when the call comes out that another department needs our assistance we don’t think twice.

We may be different departments but we all have one goal in mind and that is protecting the Eel River Valley.

07/30/2026

Nothing starts out a Wildwood Days like a busy day responding to 911 emergencies. While most were asleep this morning at 0452hrs our crews were responding to a code 3 medical aid here in Rio Dell. At approximately 0741 crews were dispatched to a CPR in progress slightly past our southern most point of our district out at Redwood Camp off Dyerville loop road. At the same time we were dispatched to an additional Code 3 medical in Stafford. Both calls were responded to with great outcomes. Thanks to the quick actions of some good samaritans and the help of Cal Fire our crews performed a Field Save on our CPR patent and they were verbal prior to transport to RMH in Fortuna. Our crews than at approximately 1015hrs were dispatched to an additional code 3 medical aid in Rio Dell. After arrival at approximately 1019hrs we received an additional tone out for a commercial vehicle fire on south bound 101 at Scotia. With the assistance of Cal Fire, Fortuna Fire, CHP, Rio Dell PD and Caltrans we were able to stop the threat of extention to nearby homes in Scotia. To say our guys and gals are a little worn down would be an understatement. However they are all still full speed ahead to bring a exciting night to kick off our Wildwood Days weekend. Come on down and Root team Rio Granda and Rio Rookie on to hopefully take home the 1st place trophies in tonight's Fireman games.

07/17/2026

Excellent run by a few Rio Dell Fire Department teams at the Fortuna Fireman games tonight. In 1st place in the Hose Relay with an impressive time of 32.7 seconds and 2nd place in the buckets with a time of 1 minute 4 seconds our senior team "Rio Granda" Joseph T Sancho Bryce Sancho Cory Johnson Brendon Harralson and Johnny Mahan. Excellent job guys. And our much younger, in some better shape, getting beat by the older crew team "Rio Rescue" taking home 2nd place in the Hose Relay with a impressive time of 34.2 seconds David Clark Cheka Bauldry Hunter Hatten Ben Bagnell and Dellard McKenzie. Excellent job and congratulations to both teams. Way to represent the hard work, dedication and training you guys and gals put in for our Fire Department and District.

07/13/2026

07/04/2026

Deputy Crotty has an important fireworks message! 🇺🇸🎆

If you see a fire or another emergency, call 911.

To report the use of illegal fireworks, please call our non-emergency line at (707) 445-7251.

🔗 For additional information about reporting illegal fireworks, safety tips, and local fireworks shows, please read our full press release at HumboldtGov.org/m/NewsFlash/Home/Detail/6264

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

07/01/2026

Let's get those cars signed up. Thank you Mary Burns for all your years of dedication putting on this car show for Wildwood Days.

06/30/2026

Come join us for four days of fun, excitement, and our biggest fundraiser of the year.

06/29/2026

🚒 Support Your Local Fire Department at the Wildwood Days Auction! 🚒

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 2nd at 1:00 PM and join us at Rio Dell Fireman’s Park for the Wildwood Days Live Auction!

Every bid helps support the Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department and the vital services we provide to our community. You’ll find great items up for auction while helping raise funds for the equipment, training, and resources our volunteer firefighters need to continue serving Rio Dell.