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Fire chiefs: Humboldt volunteers logged 98,041 hours in 2023, worth about $4.14M; chiefs urge consolidation and boundary fixes
Summary
The Humboldt County Fire Chiefs Association presented its 2023 annual report to the Board of Supervisors on June 3, reporting 98,041 volunteer hours (valued at roughly $4.14 million), 18,561 calls for service and a need for consolidated administration, annexations and out‑of‑area boundary fixes to improve response times and sustainability.
The Humboldt County Fire Chiefs Association presented its 2023 annual report to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, highlighting the scale and economic value of volunteer firefighting and urging efforts to consolidate services, clarify response boundaries and resolve negative fund issues.
Association leaders told supervisors there are 39 fire and emergency‑service agencies in the county — including 28 fire‑related districts, volunteer companies and technical‑rescue teams — and roughly 850 local government firefighters. The association reported 98,041 volunteer hours in 2023, which association staff valued at approximately $4,143,212, based on standard…
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