The Orleans Volunteer Fire Department is located in Orleans, California, in the ancestral territory of the Karuk and Yurok peoples. Since 1963, our all-volunteer team has provided fire protection and emergency medical response to the communities of Orleans, Somes Bar, Weitchpec, and in between. Officially incorporated in 1968, we are now celebrating our 50th year of serving our community.

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Wednesday August 5th, 2026 - 11:14 am

Orleans Residents there is a critical water shortage within the OCSD system. Conserve water! NO OUTSIDE WATERING until after 7pm. If we all work together we can avoid a complete water shut down. ... See MoreSee Less

National Weather Ser
Monday August 3rd, 2026 - 7:08 am

National Weather Service in Eureka is predicting temps around 104℉ for Thursday and hoisted a “heat advisory” for Thursday as well. For the health and safety of our all-volunteer burger team, no burger stand this Thursday, August 6! ... See MoreSee Less

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In an Emergency
ALWAYS CALL 911!

Address
38162 Highway 96
(PO Box 312)
Orleans, California
95556

Non-Emergency Phone
(530) 627 - 3344