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Chief's Corner
Community Risk Reduction,
Garden Valley Fire District
In the realm of Community Risk Reduction, the focus of our emergency response efforts is on enhancing and optimizing services provided by first responders to improve community safety. The Garden Valley Fire District exemplifies this commitment through its comprehensive approach:
- Responded to a record high of 428 alarms in 2023.
- Operates as an all-hazards department, equipped to manage a wide array of incidents beyond traditional structure and wildland firefighting.
- Primarily responds to 911 medical and trauma incidents, highlighting the department’s versatility in addressing community needs.
- Reduced response times from an average of 29 minutes to 12 minutes.
- Ensures optimal staff utilization by cross-training personnel in both fire and EMS services, guaranteeing that trained, multi-faceted responders are promptly deployed to address incidents with the latest tools and technologies.
This multi-faceted strategy ensures that the Garden Valley Fire District is well-prepared to manage diverse emergency situations with an emphasis on safe, expedient responses, thereby contributing to the overall safety of the community we serve.
Recent News
Garden Valley Fire District Proposed Levy Community Meeting
February 23, 2026
Dear Garden Valley Fire Protection District Taxpayers,
The Garden Valley Fire Protection District would like to thank all residents who participated in the November levy election. We recognize and respect the outcome of that vote and acknowledge that a majority of voters did not support the proposed levy increase of $475,000.
Following the election, we have carefully reviewed community feedback and reassessed the district’s most immediate operational needs. In response, the Board voted to propose a reduced levy of $186,150. This request is narrowly focused on supporting the district’s “On-call program”.
…Annual Fund Raiser
January 1, 2026
The Garden Valley Firefighter
Association (GVFA) would wholeheartedly like to thank Terrace Lakes Resort for hosting the annual 4th of July, Jon Delvalle Memorial Golf Tournament and silent auction. The monies raised during the event are used to supplement Emergency Medical Services provided by the Garden Valley Fire Protection District, for the town of Crouch and the Garden Valley community.
The Association would also like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to the Garden Valley Fire Department Auxiliary for their dedication and assistance. The Ladies of this group were instrumental in the planning, setup and operation of the silent auction. Without them, this fundraiser would not have been a success.
…Upcoming Events
Garden Valley Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners Special Meeting - 02/24/2026 at 2pm
Special Meeting Agenda
Where: Main Fire Station on Middlefork Rd in Crouch
When: 24 February 2026 @ 2:00 PM
https://www.gvfdidaho.com/media/2_24_26-special-meeting-agenda.docx.pdf
