Groom Creek Fire District To Start Hiring Process

We are currently accepting applications for Volunteer, Reserve Firefighter, and Lead Reserve Firefighter.  You can find more information at http://www.groomcreek.org/firefighters/employmen/

Regardless of your training, qualifications, or physical ability, we need your help!  We have many volunteer positions available and can work around your needs and schedule.

Weekend’s Events, BIG SUCCESS!!! Thanks for your support!

Spaghetti Dinner, Bingo, Fill the Boot

These 3 events raised $1803.68 to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.  A big thanks to all of our community members and everyone else who helped the Groom Creek Firefighter’s Association put on these events!!!!!

Labor Day Weekend Events To Benefit Muscular Dystrophy

 

 

 

We are teaming up with the Muscular Dystrophy Association to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy treatment and research.  All proceeds from bingo night will go to the MDA.  We will be taking Donations for MDA during the Spaghetti Dinner.  Your help and support is greatly appreciated!

Saturday, September 3rd

Spaghetti Dinner @ 5:00 PM

Adults $10, Kids 3-12 Yrs $5, Kids Under 3 are FREE!

Bingo Starts @ 6:30 PM

Same ‘ol Bingo, just 30 minutes later.  Always a good time!

 

Chili Cook-Off Corrections

We made a correction on the chili registration form so that the entry fee is $10

We also posted the rules and regulations for the cook-off.

The 4th annual Groom Creek Chili In The Trees will be this Saturday at the

Jack Maze Park.  We look forward to seeing everyone there and we appreciate all your continued support!

Chili Cook-Off on Memorial Day Weekend

Come join us for some world class chili and pie! 

For registration forms and details follow this link.

7th Annual Groom Creek Community Classic

The 7th! annual Groom Creek Community Classic Event has been scheduled for September 24th in Groom Creek. The Event features a 1/2 Marathon, 10k run, 5k run and 2 mile fun walk. See our event page to register for the event! Every registration through our website helps raise money for the Groom Creek Firefighter’s Association.

Groom Creek Firefighters Association

Tuesday February 1, 2011 at 17:30

Thank you to all members for a great event year in 2010!

We will meet for the first time this year at the fire station at 1730.  We have a large agenda so please be on time and bring your calendars.  We will be setting dates for this years events and we need a lot of help and some leaders to take on some of the events.

GCFD Fuels Position available

  Groom Creek Fire District 

1110 Friendly Pines Road – Prescott, AZ. 86303

Phone: (928) 778-6519 Fax: 443-5078 — Email: ernesto@groomcreek.org

http://www.groomcreek.org

Notice of Job Opening

Position: Fuels Crew Member

Salary: $20,800 annually ($10.00 hourly)

Applications due 11/12/10

Position Description- Fuels Crew Member

Division- Operations, Fuels Management

Supervised By: Fuels Crew Field Supervisor

Definition: Under limited supervision, operate the apparatus, equipment, PPE, and perform day-to-day operations of the fuels crew.

Essential Functions: The functions for this position include but are not limited to, lifting, bending, chainsaw operations, chipper operations, driving, radio operations, contacting public, human resources, hiking, dragging, prescribed burning, wildland firefighting and computer skills.

Tasks:  You must ensure the apparatus and equipment maintenance is complete.  Be proactive in ensuring you are always busy and work within the hours allotted.  You must be confident and competent when working and talking with the public about fuels and other Fire District operations.  Work closely with outside contractors and cooperators.  Understand the SOPs of Groom Creek Fire District, so you can assist in any aspect when needed and requested.  You must posses the basic computer skills to be able to maintain an accurate work record.  The records must be kept neat so they are easily accessed for quarterly reports.

Knowledge and skills:

Knowledge of GCFD SOPs

Knowledge of chipper safety, maintenance, and operation

Knowledge of chainsaw safety, maintenance, and operation

Knowledge of basic computer skills, such as typing, Microsoft word, excel, and access

Knowledge of basic fuels information regarding fire safety and forest health

Knowledge of basic fire behavior, weather, and suppression techniques

Knowledge and understanding of the public in Groom Creek with regards to hazardous fuels treatments, smoke impact, and professionalism.

Adaptive leadership skills due to the dynamic nature of the Fuels programs.

Attributes: Proactive, Professional look and attitude, goal oriented, educated, honest, strong work ethic, personable, approachable and ability to lead when requested.

Minimum Qualifications:  Wildland FFT2 upon employment and a valid driver’s license. S-212 Wildland Powersaws class completed within 6 months of employment.

Any successful candidate will be subject to a one-year probationary period

and must pass a background investigation.

Last Bingo of 2010!

On October 16th the GCFFA will be hosting its last bingo of the year.  Please attend and finish the year with a continued showing of your appreciated support for our organization.

GCFFA 3rd Annual Golf Tournament

The 3rd Annual Golf Tournament details have been set for December 4th in Anthem (to avoid the cold). We are hoping to have over 60 players this year and are looking for our tournament to be the best one yet. We will be playing the Ironwood Course at Anthem with a 1pm shotgun start.

If you would like to find out more information or would like to register for the tournament  -click here. Flyers and Registration forms as well as a map to the Anthem Country Club are posted.