Posted on: July 20th, 2026

GOLD HILL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Agenda- Monday, July 20, 2026

7:30pm

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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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EQUIPMENT NEEDS:

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FIRE CHIEF’S MINUTES: Chief Caudill

OPERATIONAL NEEDS:

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TRAINING:

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RECRUITMENT

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INFRASTRUCTURE

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Garage Doors/Concrete Apron update (update will be on agenda

monthly through this process)

10 mile Cistern- no longer leaking. Approval to purchase locking

caps for each of our hydrants?

TECHNOLOGY USE

Status of new signage for Gold Hill- what kind of language would be

on the sign?

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OPERATIONAL READINESS:

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STRATEGIC PLANNING●

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Thoughts on petitioning USFS to permanently shut down any wood or

charcoal campfire use on camping areas due west of town.

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The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) manages permanent or

long-term campfire bans through what is called a Subpart B

Special Order (under Title 36 CFR 261.50). Because a

year-round ban restricts public recreation, the Forest Service

must build a legal case file that proves the restriction is

necessary for public safety and resource protection.

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Specifically for a ban on open wood and charcoal fires

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Would require partnership with the Sheriffs Office, discussion

with local Ranger, proof of extensive call volume to those

locations, amongst other efforts.

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Other option: ask the District Ranger to implement an

Emergency Temporary Closure Order specifically for the

campground for the remainder of the current high-danger

season while the permanent order is routed.

CAPITAL REPLACEMENT PLAN

BUDGET

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VEHICLES:

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5404, 5402, 5439, 5431 and UTV-

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5404- Recommendation that board votes on the future of this

apparatus and where and when we would sell it?

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Possible purchase of a command vehicle was mentioned this

month. Recommendation to wait until next grant cycle for

funds to purchase specifically what we want.

INVENTORY:

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STATION MAINTENANCE:

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GENERAL:●

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Repeat of last month’s topic: Ongoing conversation regarding hiring a

fire marshall and adopting fire code: Need to discuss a resolution for

formally adopting the latest model code (e.g., the 2021 or 2024 IFC)

with custom local amendments that reflect tight mountain terrain and

limited water infrastructure.

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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.

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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

in congested town centers.

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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.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

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OTHER BUSINESS:

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GRANTS-

MITIGATION- For clarification who is currently the lead for managing and

prioritizing mitigation projects throughout town?

COLLABORATION- CWPP-

WEBSITE-

COMMUNITY EVENTS/FUNDRAISING-

PARKING/TOURISM/TOWN CONGESTION-

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NEW BUSINESS:________________________________________________

ADJOURNMENT: