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The Penn Valley Fire Protection District (PVFPD) The Penn Valley Fire Protection District (PVFPD) has a rich history protecting the land and people in the greater Penn Valley area. The Penn Valley Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1955. For 19 years the all-volunteer fire department provided fire protection to Penn Valley. The Penn Valley Fire Protection District, special district, was officially formed in 1974. The district serves over 160 square miles in Western Nevada County, including Penn Valley, Lake Wildwood, Rough and Ready, Kentucky Flat, Mooney Flat and Big Oak areas. The special district is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. District administration is managed by the Fire Chief, Finance Manager, and a part-time Board Clerk. The district employs a full complement of career fire personnel to staff three fire stations 24 hours a day as well as provide Emergency Medical Services. Penn Valley is the only Fire Protection District in Nevada County that provides this service. |
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