To minimize added exposure potential to our personnel and their family along with working to ensure as disease free area of assembly for our employees the following austerity measures are to be taken by all GCFD members: Effective immediately … [Read more...]
GCFD to implement Austerity Measures effective at 8am December 2, 2020 until further notice
December 2, 2020 by
Face coverings required to attend tonight’s monthly GCFD Board meeting
December 1, 2020 by
Due to the recent colder evening temperatures, leaving our apparatus bay doors open during the meeting is an impractical strategy for ensuring an increased air flow for all in attendance of our regularly scheduled monthly meeting. So as a way to … [Read more...]
The Annual GCFD Christmas Party cancelled
November 16, 2020 by
After careful consideration, and in light of the ongoing Corona-virus (COVID-19) developments, we have decided to cancel this year's Groom Creek Fire District Christmas Party. We’re hoping to assess and reschedule the event for next year. … [Read more...]
Pile Burning Planned November 8-15 on the Bradshaw RD PRESCOTT, AZ, November 6, 2020
November 10, 2020 by
Fire Managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to take advantage of predicted weather to burn piles located near Copper Basin, Spruce Mountain, Groom Creek, and Lynx Lake starting on Sunday, November 8th through Sunday, November 15th. Fire … [Read more...]
Shooting and Fire Restrictions to be Lifted Wednesday, November 11 on the Prescott National Forest
November 10, 2020 by
Shooting and Fire Restrictions to be Lifted Wednesday, November 11on the Prescott National ForestPRESCOTT, AZ, November 9, 2020– Due to recent moisture, cooler temperatures, and shorter days, as well as a reduction in fire activity and resource … [Read more...]
October GCFD Board meeting minutes now available
November 5, 2020 by
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE GROOM CREEK FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS HELD Tuesday October 6, 2020 The Regular Meeting of the Groom Creek Fire District Board of Directors was called to order on Tuesday October 6, 2020 … [Read more...]
Prescott National Forest Extends Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Due to Windy, Dry Conditions
October 29, 2020 by
PRESCOTT, AZ, October 29, 2020 - Due to insufficient rain and continued dry fuel conditions, the Prescott NF along with local partners and neighboring forests are extending State 1 Fire Restrictions. Forest fuel moistures across Arizona are … [Read more...]
FINAL UPDATE: Cold Front Aids in Horse Fire Suppression October 26, 2020
October 26, 2020 by
Location: 7 Miles Northwest of Crown King; 18 miles south of Prescott, AZ on the Bradshaw Ranger District (T1N, R2W, S24) Start Date: 10-15-20 Size: 9537 Acres Percent Contained: 74% Cause: Human. Under investigation. Vegetation: … [Read more...]
