Grass Valley Fire responded to a vehicle vs bicycle yesterday afternoon. Fortunately there was only a minor injury. We'd like to remind everyone that schools are returning next week so keep a close eye out for kids on bikes and people walking to and from our local schools. 🚴 🚴

An excessive heat watch is in effect for much of the state this week. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, check on the elderly and those without air conditioning, and limit outdoor activity when possible. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles.

Grass Valley Fire Department at scene of an approximately 20 x 20 spot fire in the area of Brunswick and Plaza Drive. fire extinguished by arriving units. Negative injuries or threat to any structures.

🥵 VERY DANGEROUS HEAT RISK will impact portions of interior #NorCal this Labor Day Weekend. The entire population is at risk. Now is the time to plan ahead for adequate cooling & hydration especially if you have outdoor plans for the holiday weekend! 🌡️#CAwx

Grass Valley Fire deployed OES Engine 4609 to the Rum Creek Fire just northwest of Galilee, Oregon. The fire is currently 10,709 acres with numerous structures threatened and mandatory evacuation orders in place. #RumCreekFire

A traditional bell ringing for the passing of Grass Valley Firefighter Trenton Dambly will take place at the Race St Fire Station on Tuesday August 30th at 1000. Firefighters from around the region be present along with family and friends to honor Trenton.

Engine 1 provided employees from Center of the Arts with some fire extinguisher training. If your business would like to schedule a training, please contact Captain Chris Oliver to schedule your time. Next month is Fire Prevention month so let us help you get an early start.

Yesterday Grass Valley FD assisted Nevada County Consolidated Fire with a roof top fire involving solar panels. The home owner was able to hold the fire in check until crews could arrive to secure the system, extinguish the fire, and ensure the fire didn’t spread to the structure

The City of Grass Valley gathered this past week to honor the life of Firefighter Trenton Dambly. Trenton passed away this past July in an off duty motor cross accident. He was a devoted and respected member of the fire department who will be greatly missed.

Placer County and surrounding areas, you’ll be waking up to significant drift smoke this morning. The smoke is coming from the Tahoe National Forest Mosquito Fire. Currently 822 acres and 0% contained. The fire originated near Oxbow reservoir yesterday afternoon.

GV Firefighters Connor Ellison, Tyler Tomlinson, and Jeff Collignon climbed a total of 110 stories up the Esquire Tower in Sacramento, the same amount of floors in the twin Towers. Each Firefighter carried the name of a fallen FDNY Firefighter to honor those who lost their lives.

Local public safety personnel gathered at Robinson Plaza in Nevada City to honor the memory and to pay respect to those who lost their lives at the World Trade Center on 9-11-2001, twenty-one years ago today. #neverforget

Grass Valley Firefighters along with other representatives from local public safety agencies were honored to be invited to “Heroes Night” at the Nevada Union High School home opener. Nevada Union played Union Mine and and defeated their rivals 21-7. Great job Miners!

To keep firefighters working on the #MosquitoFire, an army of personnel are working behind the scenes. Among the many functions is Ground Support, a team that is fundamental to wildfire suppression because they provide mechanical support for all ground vehicles & heavy equipment.

Have you seen your local Grass Valley Firefighters this weekend in their new HOT PINK duty T shirts? Saturday marked the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and your local firefighters feel it important to bring awareness to this cause and to help push for a cure.

Yesterday NCCFD E84 and E86 responded to a vehicle vs bicycle in Nevada City. The rider suffered serious injuries and needed to be flown to a hospital. Nevada City E5 secured the landing zone at the Sierra College Training Center and Cal Star transport to a nearby trauma center.

Local firefighters from Grass Valley, Nevada County Consolidated, and Ophir Hill train on Fire Ground Operations and Company Officer Development. This training helps ensure they are ready for any emergency as well as help to develop future leaders in Nevada County Fire Services.

Thank You Grass Valley!Your Grass Valley Firefighters loved seeing all of the Ghost 👻, Goblins 👹 and Princesses 👸 at this mornings safe Trick or Treat event in Downtown Grass Valley. Also please remember to be extra cautious tonight as children will be out trick-or-treating.

Grass Valley/Nevada City firefighters along with Nevada County Consolidated, Calfire, Nevada City PD and NCSO to rescue a patient who had fallen from Broad St into Deer Creek. The patient was successfully brought back up to Broad St and transported to a near by trauma center.

Nevada County fire units Brush 5, Engine 86 and Engine 88 along with Calfire veterans fund raiser at the Nevada County Airport. Veterans were treated to a ride in a World War II C36 aircraft. Our personnel at GRS/NEV FIRE are extremely thankful to our veterans. Happy Veterans Day!