Eureka Fire Department is accepting applications for Volunteer Firefighter.  The Volunteer Program supplements and complements the career firefighting force.  Volunteer firefighters not only respond to all large fires and emergencies within the greater Eureka area, they also train and ride along with the on-duty companies on a regular basis.

Throughout the week of June 1, 2009, members of various Humboldt County public safety agencies participated in a hands-on disaster preparedness course.  This training, know as “Rescue Systems 1”, is designed to teach emergency workers the fundamentals of rescuing community members from damaged or collapsed buildings which might be caused by either building fatigue, or man-made disasters.