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).

🚨 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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This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate our emergency communications professionals during National Public Safety T...
04/15/2026

This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate our emergency communications professionals during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Our dispatchers are the first, first responders. The calm voice in chaos, the critical link between the community and emergency services, and an essential part of every successful response. Their professionalism, resilience, and dedication ensure that help is always just a call away.

To our dispatch team, CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit: thank you for your unwavering commitment, your steady presence under pressure, and your service to both our crews and the community. Your work does not go unnoticed.

This past Saturday, we proudly celebrated the graduation of the Divide Fire Academy Class of 2026.These recruits demonst...
04/15/2026

This past Saturday, we proudly celebrated the graduation of the Divide Fire Academy Class of 2026.

These recruits demonstrated discipline, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to service throughout their training. They successfully met the rigorous standards required to enter the fire service and are now prepared to serve their communities with professionalism and integrity.

We congratulate each graduate and extend our appreciation to the instructors, staff, and families whose support made this accomplishment possible.

Welcome to the fire service!

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4860 Marshall Road
Garden Valley, CA
95633

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+15303331240

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