Volunteers in Action

These photos capture the essence of Scott Valley Fire's volunteers. We work hard, we play, we have parties, and we help our neighbors. We run TOWARDS fires, not away. We drive big trucks (very cool!), We toss candy from our very cool trucks to kids at parades. We join strike teams to help fight fires throughout the state of California. And we grieve together and honor our members who have passed on.

Many thanks to Mel Fechter for so many of the fine photos seen throughout this website.

A woman hands a check to a man in front of a Scott Valley Fire truck, capturing a moment of community support or donation.
Commissioner Kathy Williams handing annual donation from Gamma Omicron Master to Assistant Chief Al Buchter.
Firefighters in protective gear stand in a smoky environment, with beams of light breaking through the haze.
Sun rays and hay bales, aftermath of local barn fire. Photo: Eric Olson
A fire tanker truck, pickup truck, and a helicopter labeled "SHERIFF" by a field under a hazy sky.
Three individuals in work attire are conversing near a large red water tanker in a grassy area, likely related to fire or emergency services.
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Whitworth Fire 2019
Three firefighters in yellow uniforms stand in front of a red fire truck, equipped and ready for service.
Still smiling after five days on the Lime Fire -- September 2019
Firefighters in yellow gear discuss a map, likely planning a response to a wildfire or emergency situation.
Studying the map -- Lime Fire 9/14/19
Masonic Hall in Etna burns 2013
2013 Masonic Hall in Etna burns
A fire is seen at a museum, with smoke billowing from the building and firefighters responding with fire trucks.
2013 Masonic Hall in Etna burns
2013 SVFPD firefighters extinguishing Masonic Hall fire in Etna
Group of firefighters posing with a "SMILES 4 MILES" banner in front of fire trucks.
In loving memory of Miles Isbell
Two firefighters in protective gear with a blazing fire in the background.
Firefighter Larry Hicks and his daughter fellow firefighter April Hicks, 2020.
Three firefighters in yellow uniforms with a wildfire smoke plume in the background.
Firefighter Jake Knechtle, Captain Josh Frick, and firefighter Rosalinda Frick on the Shelly Fire in 2024.
Three firefighters in yellow shirts and helmets in front of a red fire truck, surrounded by trees under a blue sky.
Assistant Cheif Steve Poling, Captain Nick Kraus, and Firefighter Alex Varga on strike team 2024.