Elk Creek Volunteer Fire Department

02/16/2026

The New York Steak Dinner was an incredible success! We served more than 270 meals this year. This was no small feat. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing team of 43 people, including 32 dedicated volunteers, consisting of the Elk Creek High School FFA, the Valley View Calfire crew, and our very own community members, who all worked alongside our firefighters to make this event possible.

We hope everyone enjoyed their meal as much as we enjoyed preparing and serving it. The cake auction was also a tremendous hit. We had over 65 delicious treats of all kinds donated. This brought in over 3K this year. This was the biggest one I’ve seen yet! We truly can’t express enough gratitude to everyone who contributed to make the auction a huge success!

A special thank you: To Rick Payne for donating a beautiful cutting board, engraved with an Elk that was our door prize, to show our appreciation for supporting us by buying a ticket to our event. To Josh Gregory, who made and donated over 20 gallons of homemade chili. To the Elk Horn and staff for ordering and helping prep some of the food. To Leo Laux, in memory of his Great Grand Father Charles (Skip) Thompson, for generously donating a .45 ACP Springfield Handgun. In addition: the Elk Creek Fire Fighters, added to the excitement by selecting a Christensen Arms Ridgeline Stainless Steel Rifle, valued at over $1800.00 to be raffled off that night. Congratulations to all the winners!

Thank you all for your continued support! We can’t wait to see everyone again next year!

01/26/2026

Hi all,
As you all know we are having our steak feed on February 7th. For all of you awesome bakers out there, if you are willing to donate one of your favorite baked goods to be auctioned off during the dinner it would be much appreciated! Goodies can be dropped off staring at 10AM that day. THANK YOU, for supporting your volunteer fire department!!!

01/19/2026

It is the time of year again to recognize our Firefighter of the year. This year’s award goes to…Paul Poston. He has truly led the way and completed many projects above and beyond, as well as keeping our fleet of fire trucks in top working order. Thank you Paul you deserve it!!

01/19/2026

Elk Creek Volunteer Fire Department
Looking for: Firefighter / EMT (Seasonal 2 to 4 months)
Must apply before 5:00 PM on 25 Jan 2026
Location: 2740 Road 306, Elk Creek, CA, 95939
Job Description:
Position Summary
The Paid Firefighter / EMT responds to emergency and non-emergency incidents to protect life and property within the community. This position performs fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, and related duties. EMT certification and appropriate driving credentials are required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Respond to fire, medical, rescue, and other emergency calls during duty hours
• Perform fire suppression, overhaul, salvage, and basic rescue operations
• Provide emergency medical care at the EMT level following approved protocols
• Operate and assist in the operation of fire apparatus, water tenders, and equipment
• Maintain EMS equipment, apparatus, and station facilities inside/out
• Participate in required training, drills, and department meetings
• Support fire prevention activities and community education programs
• Follow all department policies, safety procedures, and chain of command
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly tasks provided by the Chief
Minimum Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current EMT certification (state-approved)
• Valid driver’s license meeting one of the following requirements:
o Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Tank Endorsement, or
o Class C Driver’s License with Restriction 50
• Ability to pass background check, medical evaluation, and physical ability assessment
Preferred Qualifications
• Firefighter I and/or Firefighter II certification
• Previous volunteer, paid-on-call, or emergency response experience
• Willingness to obtain additional fire and EMS certifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to perform firefighting and EMT duties under stressful and hazardous conditions
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good communication skills and situational awareness
Physical Requirements
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and carrying equipment
• Ability to work in extreme heat, smoke, confined spaces, and adverse weather
• Must meet departmental physical and medical standards
Compensation
• Paid compensation based on department policy
How to apply
• Email resume to [email protected] before 5:00 PM 25 Jan 2026
• Call Chief Johnson at 978-888-4536 for more information

01/19/2026

Elk Creek Volunteer Fire Department (ECVFD) News

Due to the Elk Creek Calfire station being closed during the winter months the Elk Creek Fire Protection District has decided to hire a seasonal firefighter. This individual will carry the same qualifications as a Calfire firefighter. They will respond to all medical and fire calls from 8:00 AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. In addition, they will be qualified to operate all fire apparatuses.

This position will fill a critical gap in coverage. Most of our volunteers work Monday through Friday between the times listed above and are out of the ECVFD jurisdiction. Volunteer firefighter response times can be greater than 40 minutes just to get to the station. Another challenge has been the closure of Glenn Medical Center; our residents here have been put at a higher risk due to long response times as well as longer travel time to the nearest hospital.

The hiring of this seasonal position is possible, due to the selfless dedication of our volunteers performing station coverage, during severe winter weather and extreme fire conditions. This coverage provides extra funding to the Elk Creek Fire Protection District.

The steak feed will be Feb 7th this year and we will be serving NY Steaks made to order. We will have our annual cake auction (don’t miss out on these delicious homemade treats!!) Plus, a couple of raffle drawings adding to the excitement of the night. We also have a beautiful hand-made cutting board, donated to us, by Rick Payne to be used as a door prize.

Our annual steak feed takes hundreds of volunteer hours. THANK YOU to all who donate their time and effort to make the steak feed an event to remember!

It is the time of year again to recognize our Firefighter of the year. This year’s award goes to…Paul Poston. He has truly led the way and completed many projects above and beyond, as well as keeping our fleet of fire trucks in top working order. Thank you Paul you deserve it!!

12/08/2025

11/22/2025

Another year filled with ghost and goblins, at the Elk Creek Fire Station. Huge "Thank You," to all who helped this year!! There is no way this event could have been as spooky good as it was, without all our volunteers!!

10/30/2025

Hey Everyone! Come join us tomorrow night for a fun filled evening of games, prizes, candy, and a cake walk! Hot dogs, chips and soda will be available for purchase. Event starts at 6:00pm. Hope to see you all there!

10/28/2025

The 2026 fundraiser for the Elk Creek Volunteer Fire Department is here. Our New York Steak Dinner. Message us if you need tickets. We also have a raffle for a Christiansent Arms Ridgeline 6.5 Stainless Bolt Action 24"Rifle- $1800.00 Value. Also we are have a raffel for Springfield XD 4" .45 ACP Handgun. Dinner tickets are $40.00. Kid tickets for 12 years old and under are $20.00. Raffle tickets are $10.00 each. Winners for the raffle tickets must be 21 years or older. Please Contact us if you need tickets.

08/05/2025