OCGVFD Today and Tomorrow
Accomplishments This Year (2024–2025)
- Certified 6 Wildland Firefighters
- Re-Certified 1 Wildland Firefighter
- Purchased 6 sets of wildland PPE (boots, pants, shirts ~ $5k)
- Received brush truck donation from County
- Spoke with Sheriff and OEM regarding support
- Wrote Scope of Work for policies
- Conducted training with other fire departments
- Updated By-Laws
- Created new SOPs/SOGs
- Established Business Plan
- Improved communications with repeater and radios
- Equipment repairs
- Engaged with Forest and Fremont Conservation District
- Formulated grant application outline
Future Goals
- Acquire property for a station
- Erect building on property to house equipment
- Continue trainings and certifications
- Certify Sawyers at minimal cost
- Oak Creek Grade cleanup
- Improve ability to communicate with emergency services
- Secure funding (grants, donations, county)
- Continue equipment repairs
- Increase community involvement
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