the bennett valley fire district (bvfpd) was a fire protection district that provided fire protection, emergency medical services and hazard mitigation to the unincorporated area of southeast santa rosa outside of the city limits in bennett valley, california. the district encompassed approximately and 1200 homes. additionally, the bvfd responded to annadel state park for fire and medical emergencies. bennett valley fire had a memorandum of understanding (mou) with the gold ridge fire protection district (a separate special district also located in sonoma county, california) which allowed for sharing of overhead and staff. bennett valley fire protection district worked in close coordination with its surrounding fire districts/departments and provided mutual aid for multiple alarm incidents, cover assignments, and various emergencies.