Granite Falls Fire

05/30/2026

NEW PROGRAM ALERT: Fire Science CTE is Coming to GFSD! 🔥🚨

We are thrilled to announce a brand-new, game-changing opportunity for our students! Granite Falls School District has officially partnered with Granite Falls Fire to launch a specialized Fire Science CTE program!

Applications are officially OPEN for students ready to get hands-on experience, learn from the pros, and jumpstart a career in public safety.

Want to learn more? 📧 Reach out to Josh Von Jentzen at [email protected] for details.

Not a GFSD student? No worries! Outside districts are welcome to apply! Scan the QR code on the flyer below to submit your application. If accepted, you would choice into the Granite Falls School District.

A massive thank you to Granite Falls Fire for working alongside our district staff to make this dream program a reality for the students of Granite Falls and the surrounding area.

05/19/2026

🚒 GRANITE FALLS FIRE OPEN HOUSE 🚒

Come celebrate our new Station 87 with us on Saturday, June 13th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at 20217 Gun Club Rd in Granite Falls!

Bring the family out for a fun-filled day with your local firefighters and check out your new fire station. We will have:

• Bouncy House
• Fire Hose Spray Prop for Kids
• Hot Dogs & Drinks
• Snow Cones
• Coloring Station
• Station Tours with Firefighters

This is a great opportunity to meet your local firefighters, tour the station, and celebrate this exciting addition to our community.

We can’t wait to see you there!

05/05/2026

April Alarm Statistics – Granite Falls Fire responded to a total of 192 alarms during the month of April. Alarm types included 130 aid/medic calls, 3 fire responses, 6 motor vehicle collisions, 5 service calls, 6 patient assists, 5 outdoor burning complaints, 2 automatic fire alarms, 1 energized electrical lines and 34 false/cancelled alarms.

April averaged 6.40 alarms per day and compared to 202 calls (6.73 per day) in April 2025.

Of the 136 medical calls and motor vehicle collisions in April crews transported 70 Basic Life Support (EMT) patients and 28
Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) patients to area hospitals.

Our District provided mutual aid to neighboring agencies 16 times and we received mutual aid from our neighbors 5 times in the month of April.

05/01/2026

04/13/2026

Granite Falls Fire District #17 – All Hands Reunion

We’re working on putting together an All Hands Reunion and are hoping to reconnect with the many people who have been part of Granite Falls Fire District #17 over the years.

If you are a former employee, volunteer, part-paid, or career firefighter who has served with the district, we would love to hear from you.

Please reach out to [email protected]
to get on the contact list and receive more information as plans come together.

And please help spread the word—if you know someone who has been part of Granite Falls Fire District #17 in the past, pass this along so we can make sure no one is left out.

Looking forward to reconnecting with the people who helped build this department.

04/02/2026

Granite Falls Fire District – Application Deadline Update
Deputy Chief – Medical Services Administrator (MSA)

Granite Falls Fire District would like to notify interested applicants that the application deadline for the Deputy Chief – Medical Services Administrator position has been changed.

All application materials must now be submitted by
April 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Noon).

Candidates should also be aware that the expected interview process will take place in early May, and applicants should plan their schedules accordingly.

This position is a key Chief Officer role within our organization, responsible for leading and advancing our Emergency Medical Services program while also serving as a member of the District’s command staff. The MSA will provide strategic direction, oversee personnel and program development, and help shape the future of both EMS and overall operations.

Our EMS program has seen significant growth over the past four years, and we are looking for a motivated, forward-thinking leader who is ready to build on that foundation and continue pushing our organization forward.

How to apply

Interested candidates must complete the application process through the official job posting and JotForm link below:

https://form.jotform.com/260763475022051

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing organization and make a lasting impact on our District and community.

03/18/2026

Granite Falls Fire District – Now Hiring

Granite Falls Fire District is excited to announce the opening of a new leadership position: Deputy Chief – Medical Services Administrator (MSA).

This is a key Chief Officer role within our organization, responsible for leading and advancing our Emergency Medical Services program while also serving as a member of the District’s command staff. The MSA will provide strategic direction, oversee personnel and program development, and help shape the future of both EMS and overall operations.

Our EMS program has seen significant growth over the past four years, and we are looking for a motivated, forward-thinking leader who is ready to build on that foundation and continue pushing our organization forward.

What we’re looking for:

Strong leadership and supervisory experience

A commitment to excellence in EMS and service delivery

The ability to lead beyond EMS and contribute at the Chief Officer level

Vision, accountability, and a team-first mindset

How to apply:
Interested candidates must complete the application process through the official job posting and JotForm link provided below.
https://form.jotform.com/260763475022051

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing organization and make a lasting impact on our District and community.

03/12/2026

Granite Falls Fire District is excited to share a video highlighting the construction of our new Fire Station 87. This project has been years in the making and represents a major milestone for our organization and the community we serve.

We are proud of what this station means for the future of emergency services in Granite Falls and grateful for the support from our community that helped make it possible.

This was a special moment for our district and our community, and we hope you enjoy this video as much as we do. Thank you for continuing to support your Granite Falls firefighters.

03/12/2026

Following our training burn earlier this morning at the old Legion Hall located at S. Granite Ave and Union Street, you will likely continue to see small flames, smoke, or glowing hot spots at the site over the next day or two. This is expected as crews continue to monitor the area.

Please do not call 911 about these conditions unless you observe a new emergency or something outside the burn site.

03/11/2026

Training Burn Notice – Granite Falls Fire Department

Today the Granite Falls Fire Department will be conducting a live training burn in downtown Granite Falls. Residents may notice a significant amount of smoke in the area during this time.

This is a planned training evolution that allows our firefighters to train in realistic conditions and maintain the skills needed to serve our community safely and effectively.

Road closures in the area have been posted by the City of Granite Falls. For the safety of the public and our personnel, we ask that community members please keep their distance from the training site so crews can safely complete the operation and meet training objectives.

We appreciate the community’s patience and support while we conduct this important training.