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Fire chief David says small district needs volunteers after 27 calls last month
Summary
David, Blue Lake fire chief, told the Public Safety Commission the department logged 27 calls last month, is operating a resident program with seven beds and is seeking volunteers who can serve 24-hour or 12-hour shifts.
David, the fire chief, told the Blue Lake Public Safety Commission that the volunteer base is thin and the department needs help: "Last month, we had, 27 calls." He said the Fire District covers roughly 14 square miles and that volunteers help sustain local response.
David described the department's resident program as an on-ramp into firefighting: "Resident program is so in order to join our firefighters, if you don't live in our district, we require you to take, 24 hours, of a shift," he said, adding the station currently has seven beds and trainees do daily station duties and equipment checks. Commissioners asked how the program recruits; David said the department uses social media and community flyers and has had residents come from nearby campuses.
The commission did not take formal action; David offered to provide contact information and left his card for follow-up. The item remained an informational check-in to connect the department with recruitment channels and community training partners.
