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Butte County accepts donated repairs to Concow's Station 38 as residents press for an engine to be returned
Summary
The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution accepting $104,774 in donated improvements to Fire Station 38 in Concow. Dozens of residents urged the board to place a fire engine back at the station, citing 20–30 minute response delays and local volunteer capacity; supervisors asked the county fire chief for follow-up before directing action.
The Butte County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 26 adopted a resolution accepting $104,774 in donated improvements to Fire Station 38 in Concow and heard a lengthy public comment period urging the county to return a fire engine to that station.
The donations, organized by the Golden Feather Volunteer Fire Company and presented by volunteer leader Peggy Moke, include a concrete apron, repaired stairways and other accessibility and structural work. Director of General Services Mike Hodson described the repairs as “remarkable” and told the board the county prepared a resolution to accept the improvements.
Why it matters: Concerned residents said the absence of a staffed engine at Station 38 increases emergency response times and places greater risk on volunteers who must travel to Station 37 to retrieve equipment. Several speakers said volunteers already live within five minutes of Station 38 and that restoring equipment…
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