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Primary responsibility is for the protection of life and property through firefighting activities; usually performed under close supervision of a Fire Lieutenant or Captain. Orders and directions are given by superior officers; however, work requires an individual understanding of firefighting and emergency…

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Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District, (BPFPD or FPD) provides services to Eastern Plumas County to areas previously served by:

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California Fire Foundation Awards $3,550 grant to Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District

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Evacuation Drill Scheduled for Thursday, July 16th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District in conjunction with the City of Portola & the Gold Mountain Community Services District/Nakoma Community Firewise Committee are conducting a Three Community…

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Beckwourth Peak Crew works the Elephant Fire

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Job Announcement - Wildland Engine Boss

Seeking Full-time Seasonal Wildland Engine Boss

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New BPFPD crew members at the Grizzly Ranch Station

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District Calls for service YTD 294

2025 - 803 compared to 2024 - 688

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CAL FIRE Burn Permits Required May 1st in Plumas County

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fl RE) Lassen-Modoc Unit has announced effective at 8:00 a.m. on May 1, 2026 all hazard reduction burning will require a permit in the…

Wildfire Season is almost upon us!

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Plumas County Fire Safe Business Directory

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BPFPD Captains Greenwood & Rodriguez Receive Commendations for Valor and Excellence in the Face of Adversity

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Joint Training Session at Reno's Regional Public Safety Training Center

Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District participates in a joint training session with, Graeagle Fire Protection District, Loyalton Fire Department, and Sierra County Fire Protection District at the…

Office of Traffic Safety Awards $110,000 Grant to the Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District for New Emergency Response Equipment

Wildfires Don’t Wait!

https://www.fire.ca.gov/prepare

BPFPD - Summer 2025 Newsletter

NFR for Cancer

All U.S. firefighters, with or without cancer, active, former, retired, or volunteer can join on the NFR website.

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Our district is dedicated to operating in a transparent manner, and posts relevant financial and operational documents to our site as they become available.

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Job Announcement - Wildland Engine Boss

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Welcome

Board Members

Board Meetings

Calendar

Current Job Openings

California Fire Foundation Awards $3,550 grant to Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District

FAQs

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Evacuation Drill Scheduled for Thursday, July 16th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Beckwourth Peak Crew works the Elephant Fire

Job Announcement - Wildland Engine Boss

New BPFPD crew members at the Grizzly Ranch Station

District Calls for service YTD 294

CAL FIRE Burn Permits Required May 1st in Plumas County

Wildfire Season is almost upon us!

Plumas County Fire Safe Business Directory

BPFPD Captains Greenwood & Rodriguez Receive Commendations for Valor and Excellence in the Face of Adversity

Joint Training Session at Reno's Regional Public Safety Training Center

Office of Traffic Safety Awards $110,000 Grant to the Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District for New Emergency Response Equipment

Wildfires Don’t Wait!

BPFPD - Summer 2025 Newsletter

NFR for Cancer

Privacy Policy

District Transparency

Board Meetings