We are the organization chartered to keep our community safe, informed and connected. The Mayacamas Volunteer Fire Foundation (MVFF) is focused on community engagement and fundraising. Through our Fire Safe Council we secure grants to reduce fuel load/fire danger and educate our community on fire safety resources. MVFF was founded in 1980 as the Mayacamas Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD). In October 2021, the MVFD was renamed to Mayacamas Volunteer Fire Foundation (MVFF) to better match our mission of fundraising to support our volunteer fire firefighters and educate and engage our community. The Mayacamas Volunteer Fire Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. Our federal tax ID number is 94-2750728.
Our Stations
Station 8 is located at the intersection of Trinity and Cavedale Roads.
Station 9 is located on Cavedale road, 2 miles from station 8.
Our Fire Fighters
The volunteer firefighters are the first responders for emergencies in an especially challenging area just to the east of Sonoma Valley. We currently have 12 volunteer firefighters that are fully trained to state firefighting standards. We have 4 fire engines. We are always looking for people interested in becoming volunteer fire fighters. Submit an inquiry below to learn more.
Our Board
Our Board of Directors meetings are open to our community. Meetings are typically the second Monday of every month at 6pm. They are currently happening via Zoom.
Click the link below to join the open meeting.
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Board Members
Lee Novich – President; Fire Safe Council Member
Pete Stewart – Vice President
Andrea Bernard – Secretary; Acting Co-Marketing Director
Jeff Deeter – Treasurer
Erich Pearson – Member; Fire Safe Council Chair
Allison Ash – Member; Fire Safe Council Member
Cooper Johnson – Member; Fire Safe Council Member
Oliver Clode – Member; Acting Co-Marketing Director; PODs Chair
Austin Lely – Member
Ken Lewis – Member
Sam Sporer – Member
Monica Weed – Project Admin
Key Partners
Steve Akre – Fire Chief, Sonoma Valley Fire District\
Michael Jablonowski – Fire Chief, SVFD Mayacamas Division
Mason Lewis – Captain, Regional Vegetation Management Coordinator
BOD Meeting Minutes
Our Partnership
We are now part of the Sonoma Valley Fire District. However, all fundraising by MVFF stays to support equipment, stations, and volunteer fire-fighters on the mountain at Stations 30 and 40 (formerly Stations 8 and 9). Learn more at their website https://svfra.org/