Valmy Fire Department

06/14/2026

06/13/2026

The GFPD would like to thank the Red Cross for responding to aid and assist residents impacted by the RV Park fire last week. They set up a disaster relief center at the Golconda Schoolhouse today to provide relief for RV residents who have been without power since the fire. Also big thank you to Empire CAT who stepped up and donated 4 generators to get electricity and AC back to the residents until power is restored. Finally, thank you to the county emergency manager Carol Lynn who has continued to work tirelessly to assist our community.

06/11/2026

June 27th and 28th we will be participating in live fire training at the Golconda Schoolhouse! This will be 2 full days of training with several other local departments.

06/11/2026

The 2026 NSFA Annual General Membership Meeting is happening on June 27, 2026 — and registration is now open!

This year, members have the option to join virtually via Zoom OR attend in person at the Golconda Schoolhouse in Golconda, NV. Either way, your participation matters!

🔹 Must be a FY2026 dues-paid member or invited guest
🔹 Regular & Life Members may serve as department delegates
🔹 You MUST register individually in advance — no walk-ins
🔹 In-person attendees: join us at the Golconda Schoolhouse
🔹 Virtual attendees: Zoom app or web interface required — phone call-in NOT permitted

📋 Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_Ji9AiRpQGWzYVLcnq3XAQ #/registration

Don't wait — secure your spot today and be part of the meeting that matters.

This organization is built on the strength of its members, and we thank you for continuing to show up, step up, and support your fellow firefighters. 🔥

Whether you're joining us in the hills of Golconda or from the comfort of your home, we look forward to seeing you on June 27!

06/08/2026

"You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, "I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along." . . . You must do the thing you think you cannot do."
~ Eleanor Roosevelt

06/08/2026

On June 5, 2026, District Chief Harrell observed smoke and arrived on scene at the Golconda RV Park at 1:37 p.m. A 911 call was placed, and DC Harrell began evacuations immediately.

At 1:41 p.m., crews were paged for a multi-unit mobile home/RV fire. Four fire districts responded. Golconda Fire was first on scene, with support from Winnemucca Rural Fire, Valmy Fire, and City of Winnemucca Fire. BLM was on standby for additional support.

The fire was contained to one row of RVs.

There were no injuries or fatalities.

The County Emergency Manager and HGH EMS were also on scene to assist residents. Extra resources were released at 3:20 p.m. The scene was cleared at 4:45 p.m., traffic was reopened, and residents were allowed to return.

Power was impacted for the entire mobile home park. Four mobile homes were a total loss, and five others sustained damage. Seven residents were referred to the American Red Cross for assistance.

The Original Golconda Waterhole provided a gathering place for displaced residents and continues to provide support as needed. The American Red Cross is setting up a brief assistance center at The Waterhole for impacted residents.

For American Red Cross assistance in Nevada, call 877-272-7337.

Thank you to all responding agencies, the County Emergency Manager, the Golconda Fire Protection District Board, and Schoolhouse Caretaker Brian Ford for opening the Golconda Schoolhouse that day and yesterday for anyone who needed relief from the heat, electricity, or Wi-Fi.

Thank you also to The Original Golconda Waterhole for supporting impacted residents and giving them a place to gather while working with the Red Cross.

For more information, contact:
GFPD PIO: [email protected]
District Chief Harrell: [email protected]

06/06/2026

We want to express our gratitude to Winnemucca Rural Fire District, Winnemucca City Fire and Bureau of Land Management - Nevada (Winnemucca) for their assistance and rapid response to yesterday's fire in Golconda.
Thank you!

06/06/2026

Structure Fire Golconda, Nevada
6/5/2026 Golconda RV Park behind the Waterhole

At 1:41 pm Golconda Fire Department was dispatched to a structural fire involving at least 4 mobile homes at the RV Park behind the Waterhole.
Due to the size of the incident, mutual aid was requested.
Resources responding included:
5 Agencies; Golconda Fire, Valmy Fire, Winnemucca Rural, Winnemucca City and BLM
Multiple apparatus from each agency
HGH EMS
Humboldt County Emergency Management
State Fire Marshall

There were no injuries or fatalities. All occupants were accounted for.
Four mobile homes were a complete loss, five others were damaged.
Owners of impacted homes were put in contact with the Red Cross.
After control and suppression was achieved, resources from Winnemucca and BLM were released at 3:20 pm. Valmy Fire and Golconda Fire remained on scene until 4:45 pm ensuring residents unaffected were safe.
No cause has been identified at this time.
At this time the Red Cross is meeting with those impacted.
If anyone would like to help those impacted, we encourage you to contact the Red Cross directly at 1-800-733-2767. This is the best way to assist.

Any questions regarding this incident can be directed to the GFPD Public Information Officer at [email protected].

06/03/2026

The GFPD responded to a vegetation fire in Golconda earlier this evening. Thanks to the keen eyes of the DC who noticed smoke in the distance and the rapid response of firefighters from both Valmy and Golconda, suppression was achieved!