04/29/2026
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What an incredible day at the Third Annual Southern Humboldt Fire Department Games + Touch-A-Truck—we’re so grateful to everyone who came out to support, cheer, and celebrate our community.
A huge thank you to the departments who showed up, competed, and brought the energy:
• Garberville Fire Protection District
• Redway Fire Protection District
• Myers Flat Volunteer Fire Department
• Briceland Volunteer Fire Department
• Phillipsville Volunteer Fire Department
• CalFire
Special recognition to Myers Flat VFD, who responded to two calls and still came back to join the Games—true dedication.
And to Phillipsville VFD, who were called out mid-event, returned, and jumped right back in—and even competed short-handed with support from other departments stepping in so they could stay in the Games. That’s what community looks like.
👏 Huge thanks to CalFire for judging alongside our community judges and helping us refine the Games—and for stepping in with a crew to round out Water Polo and Tug-o-War.
🙏 Thank you to our community judges: Jim Fulton, Dee Way, and Laura Cochrane
🤝 A big thank you to everyone at the Family Resource Center of Southern Humboldt—it was an absolute blast collaborating and bringing these two events together.
💪 Special thanks to Shawn Masterson and his son for helping with setup and tear down—we couldn’t have done it without you.
🛠️ Thank you to Dazey’s Building Center for loaning us the water troughs, and to Just Rent It for providing the lifts.
📸 And thank you to Kim Sallaway for capturing the moments and helping us tell the story of the day.
🏆 Now the big question…
Did Garberville defend the trophy?
Who’s taking home the cash prizes?
👀 You’ll have to wait…
Winners will be announced on May 16
The Southern Humboldt Heroes & Leaders Ball
Annual Fireman’s Ball & Chamber Business Awards
🎟️ Tickets on sale now online at www.garberville.org
📍 Or in person at the Chamber office
782 Redwood Drive, Garberville
⚠️ Seating is limited
Thank you all for making this day one to remember. This is what Southern Humboldt is all about. 💛