The Georgetown Fire Department, along with CAL FIRE units, responded to a small vegetation fire at just before noon today. The fire was in the area of Sliger Mine Rd. and Spanish Dry Diggins. The fire was a controlled burn that got out of control.
Battle of the Badges Chili Cook-Off
The Georgetown Fire Department is participating in the Battle of the Badges Chili Cook-Off for the first time this Saturday, February 22, 2020 The Georgetown Fire Department has partnered with The Divide Restaurant to participate in the 3rd annual Battle of the Badges Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the El Dorado County … Continue reading Battle of the Badges Chili Cook-Off
Remote Area Rescue Quad accident on February 1, 2020
The Georgetown Fire Department, along with units from CAL FIRE, Garden Valley Fire, as well helicopters from CHP and CALSTAR, responded to a quad accident at 4:49 p.m. yesterday. The first unit located the patient at 5:21 p.m. after an extensive search involving crews converging from 3 different routes. A civilian off-road motorcyclist was with … Continue reading Remote Area Rescue Quad accident on February 1, 2020
Georgetown Fire Department responded to a fire at Georgetown School yesterday
I continue to be impressed with my department, partner agencies and our community. The school did a great job of evacuating and being available to the fire department. Georgetown Fire had a great response with 10 personnel and assistance from several of our fire service partners.
The Georgetown Fire Department responded to a Traffic Collision on 1-10-20
The Georgetown Fire Department, along with units from Garden Valley Fire and Diamond Springs Fire responded to a Traffic Collision on Friday night at 10:42 p.m. on Wentworth Springs in the area of Stag Lane.
Job Announcement
The Georgetown Fire Protection District is in the process of hiring a minimum of 1 firefighterposition. Please see the attached Job Posting. The position(s) close on Friday, January 25, 2020at 1700 hours. Please Visit our Employment Opportunity page for more information
Georgetown Fire Department responded to a Traffic Collision on 12-28-19
The Georgetown Fire Department, along with units from Garden Valley Fire and Cal Fire responded to a Traffic Collision on Saturday night at 9:41 p.m. at Wentworth Springs in the area of Chipmunk Trail. Crews found an SUV impaled on a tree with significant intrusion into the driver's door area. This pinned the driver, an … Continue reading Georgetown Fire Department responded to a Traffic Collision on 12-28-19
The Georgetown Fire Department is hosting their first Town Hall Meeting
What: Community Safety Town Hall MeetingSubject: Homeowner Fire Insurance Cost, Coverage, Cancellations, Increases and California Fair PlanWhen: Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.Where: IOOF Hall in GeorgetownWho: Aurora Mullett, Intrinsic Insurance And a panel of local Insurance and Real Estate Professionals to answer questions The Georgetown Fire Department (GFD) will be … Continue reading The Georgetown Fire Department is hosting their first Town Hall Meeting
The Georgetown Fire Protection District is watching the American River Fire Protection District process very closely and announces future Town Hall Meetings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 24, 2019 The Georgetown Fire Protection District (GFPD) is watching very closely the formation of the American River Fire Protection District (ARFPD). Georgetown Fire works very closely with the Garden Valley Fire Protection District (GVFPD) and will obviously be affected by any changes in the operations of the newly named ARFPD. … Continue reading The Georgetown Fire Protection District is watching the American River Fire Protection District process very closely and announces future Town Hall Meetings
Ordinance 2019-01 – Adoption of the 2019 Fire Code
Ordinance 2019-01 - Adoption of the 2019 Fire Code First Reading to take place at the Special Meeting of October 18, 2019 9:00AM at Station 61 Second Reading to take place at the Regular Meeting of November 14, 2019 9:00AM at Station 61 Ordinance-2019-01-Georgetown-Fire-Fire-Code-DRAFT-1Download