Garden Valley Fire Protection District

Garden Valley Fire Protection District Garden Valley Fire Protection District is a combination paid/volunteer department located near the h

The Garden Valley Fire Protection District, a combination paid and volunteer staffed department is an “all risk” agency providing fire protection, rescue and initial response medical aid to a population of approximately 7,500. The District consists of an area of approximately 60 square miles of unincorporated area on the Georgetown Divide in northern El Dorado County which includes the gold rush c

ommunities of Garden Valley, Kelsey and Greenwood and covers part of the historic Mother Lode Gold Country from the South Fork of the American River at Chili Bar, North to Gate Three of Auburn Lake Trails in the Greenwood area, Northeast to Shoemaker Road South of Georgetown, East as far as Darling Ridge in the El Dorado National Forest and West to the American River near the famous Marshall gold discovery site at Coloma. We border the El Dorado National Forest and have within our district approximately 8 square miles of Forest Service land that we are responsible for, as well as many BLM parcels (often old abandoned mining claims).

06-23-26 BOD Agenda
06/18/2026

06-23-26 BOD Agenda

06/09/2026

Today units responded to a vegetation fire on Johntown Creek Road that burned approximately 1/4 acre before firefighters quickly stopped its spread.

As we move into fire season, this incident serves as a good reminder that it doesn’t take much for a small fire to become a larger problem. While burn pile season is winding down, residents should use extra caution with any outdoor burning activities and always follow local burn regulations.

A few simple steps can make a big difference:

🔥 Clear vegetation and combustible materials around burn piles.

🔥 Never leave a burn pile unattended.

🔥 Have a water source and hand tools readily available.

🔥 Avoid burning on windy or hot days.

🔥 Ensure piles are completely extinguished and cold to the touch before leaving the area.

The Garden Valley Fire Protection District encourages everyone to practice Ready, Set, Go! principles by creating defensible space around homes, preparing evacuation plans, and staying aware of changing fire conditions throughout the summer.

Thank you to CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit and all responding personnel for their quick work today.

Special Meeting Agenda
06/08/2026

Special Meeting Agenda

🗽Join Us for the Garden Valley 4th of July Parade & Celebration! 🗽Garden Valley Fire Protection District is proud to be ...
06/04/2026

🗽Join Us for the Garden Valley 4th of July Parade & Celebration! 🗽

Garden Valley Fire Protection District is proud to be part of the annual Garden Valley 4th of July Parade and Celebration.

Interested in participating in the parade? We encourage individuals, families, businesses, and community groups to join the fun and be part of this year's celebration. Parade participants must check in no later than 9:00 AM on July 4th, with the parade beginning promptly at 10:00 AM.

Following the parade, there will be a variety of community activities, including:
• Arts and crafts vendors
• Food booths
• Live music on the Garden Valley Park stage
• Family-friendly community activities

We encourage everyone to come out, celebrate our nation's independence, and enjoy a day of community spirit and family friendly fun.

Parade applications can be downloaded directly from this post or picked up at any of the following locations:

📍 Garden Valley Fire Station 51
(4860 Marshall Road, Garden Valley)

📍 Georgetown Fire Station 61
(6283 Main Street, Georgetown)

📍 Georgetown Library

We hope you'll join us as we celebrate Independence Day and the strong community spirit that makes Garden Valley such a special place to call home.

🚨 WATER SAFETY REMINDER 🚨Summer is here, and we want everyone in our community to enjoy the water safely.We have “borrow...
05/29/2026

🚨 WATER SAFETY REMINDER 🚨

Summer is here, and we want everyone in our community to enjoy the water safely.

We have “borrow‑and‑return” life vests available in front of the station, kid sizes.

Please take what you need for the day and return them when you’re done so other families can stay protected too.

WHY IT MATTERS:
Drowning happens fast. It only takes a second of looking away for a child to slip under the water. And even strong swimmers can be caught off guard by cold water, currents, or fatigue.

A properly fitted life vest gives you a critical layer of protection every single time you’re near the river or lake.

If you’re heading to the water, put a vest on, every time.
Your safety is worth it.

Stay safe, Garden Valley.

05-26-26 BOD Agenda
05/22/2026

05-26-26 BOD Agenda

05/18/2026

Publication of Notice – Fire Prevention Services Fee Schedule
Garden Valley Fire Protection District

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Garden Valley Fire Protection District will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, to consider establishing fire prevention service fees. The hearing will be held at 9:00 am at District Headquarters, 4860 Marshall Road, Garden Valley, CA 95633.

All interested persons are encouraged to attend, speak, and be heard. Written comments are acceptable and should be addressed to the GVFPD Board of Directors, 4860 Marshall Road, Garden Valley, CA 95633, or www.gardenvalley.org/contact-us . Written comments will be accepted up to the time of the hearing.

Where to Find the Schedule:

The proposed fee schedule will be available for public review beginning on May 11, 2026 at the following locations:

•Garden Valley Fire Protection District website: www.gardenvalley.org
•District Headquarters: 4860 Marshall Road, Garden Valley, CA 95633

*UPDATE* We are thrilled with the interest in this event, this camp has filled up! We will be hosting more in the future...
05/18/2026

*UPDATE* We are thrilled with the interest in this event, this camp has filled up! We will be hosting more in the future, so stay tuned!

*UPDATE* Only 5 hours after announcing this event, we were full. Georgetown Fire came in clutch, adding additional support. Because of this, we were able to add an additional 20 kids to the camp. Spots are filling fast, so register ASAP.

🚒 Junior Firefighter Safety Camp Returns to Garden Valley 🚒

We are excited to announce our upcoming Junior Firefighter Safety Camp, a free hands-on educational event designed for children ages 4 to 10.

This half day camp will give young participants the opportunity to learn important fire safety skills directly from firefighters through fun, interactive activities.

Camp activities will include:
• Fire safety education
• Stop, Drop, and Roll practice
• Fire engine and gear tours
• Junior firefighter obstacle courses
• Safe house escape drills
• Hose and water demonstrations

📅 Date: June 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Garden Valley Fire Station, 4860 Marshall Rd., Garden Valley

Participation is free, but space is limited to 30 children. Families are encouraged to register early.

This program is part of Garden Valley Fire’s continued commitment to community outreach, youth engagement, and helping young residents build confidence and awareness around fire and life safety.

For additional information, registration forms, and event details, please visit our website:
https://www.gardenvalley.org/

Garden Valley Fire extends our deepest condolences to Lake Valley Fire and the family of Engineer Neil Schnaible.Our tho...
05/05/2026

Garden Valley Fire extends our deepest condolences to Lake Valley Fire and the family of Engineer Neil Schnaible.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Rest in Peace, Brother.

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4860 Marshall Road
Garden Valley, CA
95633

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+15303331240

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