Mark Your Calendar: Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade Fundraising BBQ and Muster, May 19, 2012, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Pfeiffer State Park. Food and fun for the whole family.
Click here for BBQ and Muster Informational Flyer!
Who We Are
Members of the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade at the Fire House
The Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade was formed in 1974 to provide structure fire protection for the residents and businesses in the Big Sur area. Our response area covers 60 miles of coastline, along Highway One, from Hurricane Point on the north end to the Monterey/San Luis Obispo County line on the south. We were then, and still are, an all-volunteer Fire Brigade, currently with about 40 members. Our organization now provides structure and wildland fire protection, and in addition we respond to medical aid incidents, vehicle accidents, high angle rescues, coastal and hazardous materials incidents, and we provide management and mutual aid for major incidents such as large wildfires and emergency road closures which can isolate the entire community.
How We Are Funded
We are funded almost entirely by grants and donations from fundraising activities such as our Big Sur River Run, the Big Sur Marathon, and the Nepenthe Halloween Bal Masque. We also send out a fundraising letter each year requesting support from our local residents. We welcome any and all donations as we are continually trying to upgrade our equipment and emergency response capabilities.
Contributions such as cash, appreciated stock, in-kind professional services, and used vehicles and equipment have in the past helped us build our capabilities for emergency response. If you would like to contact us about making a donation, our address is:
Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade
P.O. 520
Big Sur, CA. 93920
Phone: 831-667-2113
As a non-profit 501 C3 organization, tax-exempt number 94-2840361, we are able to solicit donations. To make a tax deductible donation to the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade, click on the “Make a Donation” tab above.
A comprehensive article by Gary Koeppel on the founding of the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Founding of the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade – Gary Koeppel
An article about a recent vegetation fire near Gorda earlier this year featuring one of our own, Jon Knight, on the USDA Blog.
News and updates from the Big Sur Community Emergency Response Team (Big Sur CERT)
Big Sur Community Emergency Response Team
BSVFB personnel training with a portable "Live-Fire" trainer on April 22, 2012.
Members of the BSVFB assigned to engine 7831 practice their skills during a Wildland Training Exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett on July 17, 2011.