ABOUT the Kneeland Volunteer fire Department Kneeland Ca.

                                 Providing on-call Emergency Response 24-7

Kneeland is a tight knit agricultural community rich with local history. Located 30 minutes from Eureka or Arcata, Kneeland is well
known for it’s redwoods, rolling hills, spectacular open pastoral views, and fertile farm land.

The Kneeland Fire Protection District was officially formed on August 11, 1990 by district voters. Although, the volunteer fire
department actually began in the mid 1980’s as local volunteers realized the need as the community began developing during the
housing boom, and the emergency responders long response time " if available" from neighboring communities.

The District response area is approximately forty-two square miles, of which the majority lies inside District boundaries. The out of
District response area consists of buffer zones surrounding the community of Kneeland which encompasses areas of Freshwater,
Maple Creek, Fickle Hill, Bridgeville, Butler Valley and Showers Pass.   The response time within the response area varies from five
to twenty minutes. In the out of District areas to over thirty minutes in outlying areas.

Although the District is responsible for structural fire protection, the California Department of Forestry ( CAL-Fire )   retains
responsibility for grass and forest fires within the boundaries of the District. The District has formal mutual aid agreements with CAL-
Fire, Humboldt Fire District and Arcata Fire Protection District.

Presently, the Kneeland Volunteer Fire Department responds from several apparatus storage locations and is in the process of
constructing a community fire station in the northern part of the District at 6201 Greenwood Heights Drive, in the Kneeland community.

Ten-twelve volunteer fire fighters respond to an average of twenty-five to thirty calls per year, including medical-aid, structure fires,
vehicle accidents, wild land fires, off road rescues, hazardous, and storm events. District fire apparatus and volunteer fire fighters are
dispatched through the Humboldt Fire Net Dispatch Cooperative located in Fortuna via pagers and electronic "text" messaging.

The Kneeland Fire Protection District's progress in the twenty-five years of the department's history is due to the dedication
of the citizens of Kneeland, volunteer firefighters, board members and axillary, past and present, who have selflessly volunteered their
time, finances and at times their well being to protect others.

                                                                   The Kneeland Volunteer Fire Department Objectives:

                                                         To provide emergency medical response & fire suppression services 24-7
                                                         To supplement the efficiency of Wildland Fire response and Cal-Fire
                                                         To advocate for public safety and community fire prevention education
                                                         To provide a venue for community meetings, activities and events
                                                         To preserve the history of the Kneeland Volunteer Fire Department.

                                                                              Contact Information
                                                                    Kneeland Fire Protection District
                                                                           6201 Greenwood Hts Dr
                                                                    Message Phone - 707 442-3252
                                                                   E-mail - board@kneelandfire.org

                                                                  In case of EMERGENCY DIAL 911

The Kneeland Fire Protection District
Providing emergency response to Kneeland and surrounding areas for over 25 years.

Kneeland District voters approved the Kneeland Fire Protection District August, 1990. The District is a rural volunteer fire department that supports
10-12 volunteer fire fighters who respond to an average of twenty five to thirty calls per year, including structure fires, vehicle accidents, wild land fires,
medical-aid and hazardous situation calls.
The District response area is approximately forty-two square miles, of which the majority lies inside district boundaries. The out of District response
areas consists of Maple Creek, Butler Valley, Fickle Hill and Bridgeville buffer zones.
Kneeland Fire Protection District has formal mutual aid agreements with Cal-Fire, Humboldt Fire District and Arcata Fire Protection Districts.