GTFD Station 1 Rededication
GTFD was proud to rededicate it’s station 1 this past Saturday the 22nd. Family and friends all joined us in celebrating the opening of the firehouse to a 24/7 station. WLKY News was on hand and covered the celebration. Their link is below. http://www.wlky.com/article/rededication-ceremony-fire-station-staffed-24-hours-seven-days-georgetown-township-indiana/41743975
Notice To Bidders for SCBA’s
GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Fire Chief of the Georgetown Township Fire Department on behalf of the Georgetown Township Fire Protection District (“Fire District”) until the date and time of December 5th, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., at Fire District Headquarters, […]
GTFD Fire Prevention Week 2022
National Fire Prevention Week is celebrated this year October 9- 15. Fire Prevention Week was initiated by the National Fire Protection Agency in 1922 to commemorate the Chicago Fire of October 9, 1871. This October, therefore, marks the 100-year anniversary of Fire Protection Week. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the First Fire Protection Day in 1820. Fire […]
GTFD Drill School 2022
GTFD conducted its first-ever Drill School. Upon completion of the drill school and with existing staff GTFD was able to staff stations 1 and 2 24/7. Congrats to the new staff members and we look forward to providing Georgetown/ Georgetown Township with better service.
NOTICE OF QUARTERLY MEETING
NOTICE OF QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF FIRE TRUSTEES OF THE GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FLOYD COUNTY, INDIANA Date: July 6, 2022 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: 5610 Corydon Ridge Road Georgetown IN 47122 GTFPD Quarterly Board Meeting Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (EDT) Please join my meeting from your […]
NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE BOARD OF FIRE TRUSTEES OF THE GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FLOYD COUNTY, INDIANA Date: July 6, 2022 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: 5610 Corydon Ridge Road Georgetown, Indiana 47122 Purpose: The Board will meet to discuss matters as authorized under I.C. § 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5). This executive session is not […]
GTFD’s Growing Future
Great leadership is essential for growth, and the future is bright under our current leadership. Let’s meet the leadership of the Georgetown Township Fire Protection District family. The Chief of GTFD is William Banta, a retired Battalion Chief with the Louisville Fire Department. Chief Banta entered the fire service in 1981 as a cadet. He […]
New Playground
Members of the Georgetown Township Fir Protection District teamed up with Louisville Metro Police Department to build a play set for fallen LMPD Officer Zachary Cottongim’s kids. GTFD and LMPD collected money from our staff to purchase the play set. It was installed today. (Not pictured is Chris Pellman and Logan Isenhower).
Potential for Rolling Blackouts this Summer
Harrison County REMC has warned of the potential of rolling blackouts this summer. Follow the link for what they sent out. https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/climate-change/2022/06/07/indiana-utility-companies-rolling-blackouts-worst-case-scenario/9942499002/?fbclid=IwAR07dtZpSwJ7ABmxgMg84Iw_RG21wQys7TubsHSfk1dmz8CvbhFj7l_I_fM
Applications Accepted for New Hiring List
GTFD is now taking applications to develop a six moth hiring list. Application deadline is July 3, 2023. Testing will be conducted July 10ht, 11th, and 12th, 2023 (Scheduled to your convenience). Please request an application or stop by our Headquarters at 5610 Corydon Ridge Rd., Georgetown, Indiana, 47122.
GTFD Training on a Beautiful Day May 2022
GTFD staff keeping their skills honed with some rope rescue training on a beautiful day. One more skill we train on to assist our community if ever needed.