Bennett Valley Fire District
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| Operational area | |
|---|---|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| Address | 6161 Bennett Valley Rd |
| Agency overview | |
| Established | 1948 |
| Staffing | Career & Volunteer |
| Fire chief | Dan George |
| Facilities and equipment[1] | |
| Stations | 1 |
| Engines | 2 |
| Rescues | 1 |
| Tenders | 1 |
| Wildland | 1 - Type 3 |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
The Bennett Valley Fire District (BVFD) provides fire protection, emergency medical services and hazard mitigation to the unincorporated area of southeast Santa Rosa outside of the city limits in Bennett Valley, California.[2] The district encompasses approximately 25 square miles (65 km2) and 1200 homes. Additionally, The BVFD responds to Annadel State Park for fire and medical emergencies.[2] Bennett Valley Fire has a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Gold Ridge Fire Protection District (a separate special district also located in Sonoma County, California) which allows for sharing of overhead and staff.[3] Bennett Valley Fire Protection District works in close coordination with its surrounding fire districts/departments and provides mutual aid for multiple alarm incidents, cover assignments, and various emergencies.
The BVFD was formed in 1948 as an all volunteer fire department. The fire station was nothing more than a shed near the corner of Sonoma Mountain Road and Bennett Valley Road. In the 1960s a new station was constructed at the current location on Bennett Valley Road by volunteers.[2] In 2002, residents voted to approve a parcel tax that would pay for career firefighters. This transitioned the department from all volunteer to a mix of volunteer and paid staff. The department now has a paid lieutenant on duty at all times. Additionally a paid engineer and firefighter are on duty from 8am-5pm daily.[2] From 5pm to 8am three trained volunteers staff the station, sleeping there over night. [2]
Fire apparatus
The BVFPD has a total of 6 fire apparatus at their station.[1]
- Engine 7881 - A Type 1 fire engine
- Engine 7882 - A Type 1 fire engine
- Rescue 7831 - A light rescue built on a Ford F-150
- Engine 7861 - A type 3 fire engine
- Tender 7891 - A Type 2 water tender
- Utility 7841 - A multipurpose GMC Sierra.
