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On Tuesday evening, July 14, the Mosquito community was reminded how quickly a normal summer night can change—and how strong a prepared community can be. As residents returned home from work and others gathered at Dyer Lake Park for Taco Tuesday, the sirens from Station 75 sounded across the district. Mosquito Fire crews responded immediately to what became the Stope Fire, quickly knocking down a potentially serious threat. CAL FIRE arrived shortly after, assisting with secur

Actions Speak Louder Than Words Mosquito Fire is under pressure to secure a shared services agreement with Garden Valley that can help the district cope with financial challenges, staffing shortages, and rising fire risk. The board has said it will move aggressively. But without a deadline or a clear project timeline—and with the fire chief’s contract ending and no formal leadership plan in place—the next board meeting will be the key test: will the district’s negotiators be

Public comment at the Mosquito Fire Protection District’s July 1, 2026 special meeting delivered a clear message: the community expects action, not delay. The Board’s decision to pause the process of hiring a Fire Chief — a move that could jeopardize the full benefits of the proposed Shared Services Agreement — drew strong, pointed statements from residents who voiced concern for the safety and stability of local fire protection. As tension rose, it became evident that some d

For months, a shared services agreement has been pitched as the best path to stronger leadership, more reliable staffing, and better oversight for local fire protection. Yet as of now, the Mosquito Fire Protection District Board shows no sense of urgency in finalizing this critical path reorganization for the community, even after LAFCO’s January 2026 discussions underscored the need to formalize shared services between the Garden Valley and Mosquito Fire Districts. The three

As Mosquito Fire Protection District faces one of the most consequential decisions in its history, community voices are growing louder, more organized, and increasingly urgent. Supporters of a Shared Services Agreement have mobilized across multiple platforms to express concern over the Board of Directors’ ongoing indecision regarding a proposed shared services agreement with Garden Valley Fire Protection District. The agreement, widely viewed by fire officials as a pathway t

For several years, the Mosquito Fire Protection District has been warned that its current staffing and leadership model is unsustainable, especially during peak wildfire season. During the June 25th 2026, meeting, the disconnect between that reality and the speed (or lack thereof) of board decisions was on full display. Garden Valley Fire Chief, Wes Norman, shows support to the Mosquito community in attendance at the MFPD Board Meeting June, 25, 2026 - Mosquito Station 75 Le

Ready Fest brought a full slate of local, county, and state partners to Dyer Lake Park on May 30, giving Mosquito-area residents a close look at the quiet collaboration that underpins wildfire response and preparedness across El Dorado County. Hosted by the Mosquito Fire Safe Council, the pilot event was designed less as a traditional fair and more as a window into the working relationships among neighboring fire districts, specifically US Forest Service, CAL FIRE, California

An interest list is building for ordering the commemorative Mosquito Bridge shirt. An homage to the past and looking to the future. If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, click below to provide your contact information, quantity, and sizes (target delivery in August when the road reopens). Once sufficient interest has been generated, an order list will be generated for purchase. ALL PROCEEDS will go directly to the Mosquito Firefighters, for their discretion and use.

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, Dyer Lake Park was filled with neighbors, families, sunshine, and the unmistakable spirit of a community that looks out for one another. Credit: Illume Multimedia (https://www.illumedia.us/) Ready Fest 2026 — hosted in the Mosquito community — welcomed many guests (how many? Some say more than 170, some say more than 200, but we aren't counting) throughout the day for an afternoon packed with preparedness resources, great food, kids' activities, a

Missed the Spring Into Action Fire Safety Brunch? Here’s What You Need to Know If you weren’t able to join us at the Spring Into Action Fire Safety Brunch, you missed more than just a great buffet—you missed an opportunity to take real steps toward protecting your home and strengthening our community. The good news? You can still take action. CAL FIRE: What You Need to Know About Inspections CAL FIRE defensible space inspections will begin the first week of April. CAL FIRE is