About
About the Department
The Laytonville Volunteer Fire Department is a dedicated team of community volunteers serving Laytonville and the surrounding Long Valley area. Members respond to a range of emergencies while carrying forward a strong tradition of neighbors helping neighbors.
Serving Our Community
Department volunteers respond to fires, traffic accidents, medical aids, rescues, public assists, and other local emergencies. Volunteers also help staff ambulance response as drivers.
Our Mission
To provide dependable fire protection, rescue, and 24/7 advanced life support ambulance service throughout the Long Valley Fire Protection District and surrounding rural response area.
Service Area & Mutual Aid
The district serves approximately 350 square miles within its boundaries and an additional 100 square miles within its sphere of influence. Responders handle fires, medical aids, traffic collisions, hazardous materials incidents, and rope and swiftwater rescues. The district also participates in Mendocino County and Cal OES mutual-aid systems and supports community wildfire preparedness through its Defensible Space Program.
Emergency Response
Responding to fires, traffic accidents, medical aids, rescues, and public assists.
Community Service
Local volunteers helping neighbors across the Laytonville area.
Local Commitment
Monthly training and classes help members stay prepared to respond.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Interested in joining the team? Contact the department to ask about current volunteer opportunities and training.
