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A fire raging in a canyon east of Chico has grown to 6000 acres and continues to threaten homes and force evacuations. (more…)

The City of Chico Fire Department has 42 full-time firefighters, 35 … Several fires keep crews busy - Chico Enterprise Record 9:30 pm: Southwest Chico fire forces evacuations … fire was reported just after 2:30 pm in the Lindo Channel … (more…)

On a normal day, I will always choose to work at home, rather than at my office. I just get more done that way. Serene though it may seem, I only use my office when I have to meet clients. … [[ This is a content summary only. … (more…)

Steve Brown, chief of the Chico Fire Department since 1995, is hanging up his hard hat—for the most part. City Manager Dave Burkland announced… (more…)

After forty-four years of fire service in Butte County, Chico Fire Chief Steve Brown is stepping down…. (more…)

Another change at the top of the Chico Fire Department. 22 year Chico Fire veteran Keith Carter has been selected as Interim Fire Chief to replace the outgoing Chief Steve Brown. Carter’s appointment was made by Chico City Manager Dave … (more…)

A hot spot from Tuesday’s controlled burn is what sparked the fire Wednesday morning at the Chico Airport. A Chico Fire Department spokeswoman says crews had extinguished Tuesday’s controlled burn when the winds picked up and so did the … (more…)

Chico Fire crews responded to an early morning blaze today on Shasta Street. The fire at the East Villa and Palo Verde Apartment Complex was reported around 5am. Chico Fire Chief Steve Simpson tells KPAY news the occupant woke up to … (more…)

A changing at the top of the Chico Fire Department. Chief Steve Brown is stepping down. A news release says the retiring Chief’s successor will be appointed in the coming weeks. Brown was appointed Chief in 1995 and before that served … (more…)