Downieville Fire Protection District is the government agency responsible for the Downieville Volunteer Fire Department, Downieville Ambulance and the financial oversight for the district taxes. The Downieville Fire Association are the men and women who volunteer with the DVFD and are completely separate non profit able to hold fundraising events to assist with necessary gear and equipment beyond the disrict limited funds from tax collections. The Downieville Fire Auxiliary also and they support and assist the DVFD in many ways.