Posted on: October 19th, 2026

GOLD HILL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Agenda- Monday, October 19, 2026

7:30pm

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86980057492?pwd=LEV6GGmxTNiGttG7JlWg4Z4b

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Zoom Link can also be found at: https://www.goldhillfire.org/events

GHFPD BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING:

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CALL TO ORDER-

ATTENDANCE- ROLL CALL

APPROV AL OF MINUTES-

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OPERATIONAL UPDATES:

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FIRE CHIEF’S MINUTES: Chief Caudill

OPERATIONAL NEEDS:

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TRAINING:

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EQUIPMENT NEEDS:

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RECRUITMENT

Update on new signage for the front of firebarn?

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INFRASTRUCTURE

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Garage Doors/Concrete Apron update- Scheduling of Doors and

Apron for Early Summer 2027?

Use of space agreements for meetings using the space (followup from

August meeting concern regarding mess in the firebarn)

TECHNOLOGY USE

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OPERATIONAL READINESS:

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STRATEGIC PLANNING

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CAPITAL REPLACEMENT PLAN

BUDGET

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Mitigation- Funds for mitigation should take into account potential

need to pay for pile burning in 2027- Piles will be ready but

neighboring departments are overwhelmed with piles in need of

burning within their own district.

Training- Potential to put on saw class in house?

What unforeseen costs did we have associated with garage doors and

concrete aprons in 2026? What can we expect in 2027?

Fire Marshall fees- $5K-7500K

VEHICLES:

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5404, 5402, 5439, 5431 and UTV- Cost of fix for 5402?

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5404- Being used until 5402 is fixed.

Once 5402 is fixed we should consider downsizing our aging

fleet and selling 5404.

INVENTORY:

STATION MAINTENANCE:

GENERAL:

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Fire Code- Bret will be joining, providing us a background on his

recommendations for fire code in Gold Hill.

These are still are main concerns and focus to start:

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1. IFC Section 503 — Fire Apparatus Access Roads

It mandates that fire lanes must have an unobstructed width of

at least 20 feet (though local amendments can adjust this for

tight mountain topography) and vertical clearance of 13 feet 6

inches. It grants the fire chief the authority to require greater

widths if the radius of a turn or topography limits access.

2. IFC Section 503.4 — Obstructions on Fire Lanes

This code gives the district the direct legal authority to prevent

parking or placement of any obstructions on public or private

roadways used for fire apparatus access. It provides the

mechanism needed to declare “No Parking – Fire Lane” zones●

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in congested town centers.

3. IFC Section 503.3 — Marking and Signage

To enforce parking restrictions, the code must be visible. This

section dictates exactly how fire lanes must be marked—such

as painting curbs red and posting standard, legally enforceable

“Fire Lane – Tow Away Zone” signs.

Occupant Load Calculations (IFC Section 1004)

The fire code regulates how many people are safely allowed

inside a space at one time. The maximum Occupant Load is

calculated by dividing the usable floor area (in square feet) by

the Occupant Load Factor assigned to that specific use in IFC

Table 1004.5:Assembly — Standing Space 5 sq. ft. net per

person-Concert floor or dense event space

ADMINISTRATIVE:

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OTHER BUSINESS:

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GRANTS-

MITIGATION-

COLLABORATION- CWPP-

WEBSITE-

COMMUNITY EVENTS/FUNDRAISING-

PARKING/TOURISM/TOWN CONGESTION- Will need to schedule a

conversation with Steve Durian, Director of Public Works regarding concerns with

traffic

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NEW BUSINESS:

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ADJOURNMENT: