News and Notices

The cold months are coming quickly! The good news though is that means so are the holidays. Here’s some tips and data for fire safety in our homes for the holidays.

More than half of the home fires in December are started by candles. The top 3 days for candle fires within the home are December 25th, 31st and Jan 1st. Always keep candles at least 12″ away from anything combustible or flammable.

Christmas tree fires are becoming less common these days, however when they occur, they are very dangerous with rapid fire development. On average 1 of every 45 reported Christmas tree fires resulted in a fatality of an occupant. Heat sources close to Christmas trees were 1 in every 5 fires. Always keep heat sources at least 3 feet away from our trees. Follow manufactures instructions of lighting, do not overload electrical demand and only use UL approved lights.

Come see us at the annual Open House!

Big changes and good byes….

Grant County Fire District #3 Appoints David Durfee as Interim Chief

We have been granted $553,000 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program for the fiscal year 2023. This substantial funding will bolster the District’s capacity to safeguard the well-being of our firefighters and the communities we serve.

EMS Levy Renewal has passed thanks to YOU! Your votes and unwavering support have secured ongoing essential emergency medical services for our community.

Reauthorizing and Continuing Regular EMS Property Tax Levy Fact Sheet

Safe grilling, training, and more….

Wildfire season is coming! And with that, we need to be prepared for it. Wildfires have become increasingly common in wildland/urban interface (WUI) areas as more people move to remote areas, creating an environment where fire can move readily between structures and vegetation. Our emergency response to these areas can be difficult. There is no guarantee that we can save all the homes and structures if a wildland fire occurs. It’s imperative that property owners in our WUI areas understand the risks and prepare appropriately.
The Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) includes the home and adjacent surroundings within 100-200 feet. The relationship between the home and all material surrounding the home, including neighboring homes, ultimately determines what treatments are required. The ignition potential of HIZ largely influences the effectiveness of protection during a wildfire. Our goal is to have homes prepared for wildfire by reducing the ignition potential before a fire occurs.

Grant County Fire Protection District No. 3 recently adopted Resolution No. 24 04 01 providing for the submission to the voters on August 6, 2024, a proposition authorizing the District to continue its six-year EMS levy at a rate of $.38 per thousand of assessed valuation for collection beginning in 2026. The District is accepting names of people interested in participating in voter pamphlet statement pro and con committees for either or both ballot measures.