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.
Do you have what it takes to be a Firefighter?
Do you have the courage to act? The ability to perform? To be the one running into an emergency when everyone else is running out? If so then become a firefighter. The Georgetown Township Fire Protection District is looking for motivated individuals with strong morals and integrity to join our team. You will get the […]
The Naming Of A Truck
Georgetown Township Fire Protection District has recently taken ownership of a 105′ Smeal Ladder, the staff at GTFD worked long and hard to find such an outstanding value for a piece of equipment that is going to last this district for years to come. The objective of the ladder, known as,”The Little Chief,” is to […]
Georgetown Elementary Holding a Blood Drive
Georgetown Elementary is having a blood drive on May 11th from 3 pm till 8 pm in the gymnasium. This drive is in honor of the Hope For Harper Foundation.
Georgetown Fire District Releases Two Quarters of Response Data
Periodically the Fire District examines response data. This is the presentation presented to the Board of Trustees. You can download the report here.
Help Us Save Kids from Heatstroke
Join Us on July 31st for a Day of Social Media Conversation As we approach rising summer temperatures, the danger for kids left in hot vehicles increases exponentially: at least 17 children have already died this year from vehicular heatstroke. Heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash vehicle fatalities for children 14 and under. Nearly […]
A Night at The Georgetown Drive In
Recently The Georgetown Fire Protection District shared an evening at the Georgetown Drive In. We watched “Planes Fire and Rescue” with family and friends. We really enjoyed ourselves meeting with everyone and taking pictures.
Georgetown Township Fire Protection District Receives Grant
The Indiana Homeland Security Foundation awarded Georgetown Fire District $4,000 for a self-contained breathing apparatus dual fill station. This modern dual fill station with updated safety features replaces our outdated single fill station purchased in 1989. The older unit did not have separate fill and supply pressure gauges. Moreover, The new device can return self […]
CPR at Highland Hills Middle School
The Georgetown Township Fire Protection District would like to thank Highland Hills Middle School for the opportunity to teach the 7th grade Health Class spring semester CPR and first aid. Instructors form GTFD taught student every Wednesday and was able to educate approximately 460 seventh grade students on skills that could possibly save a life. […]