The BCVWFD was formed in 2020 with a primary mission to protect Bell Canyon residents and property by supporting and augmenting local fire agencies. Members are trained wildland firefighters certified by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal/State Fire Training program. The BCVWFD is NOT a replacement for 911 emergency resources, but offers specific, limited emergency/medical services. To aid residents with fire prevention, the BCVWFD is also available to advise and assist with pool fire pump installation. The BCVWFD was created in response to a collective experience of the Woolsey Fire of 2018 - most department members stayed to fight the fire, and one even lost his home. Residents wanted a way to have better control over shared community destiny and the BCVWFD was born.