Notices
NOTICE OF Public Hearing for 2025 Budget
Pursuant to 29-1-106 The Board of Directors of the GlacierView Fire Protection District has received the proposed budgt for 2025 and will have a hearing to adopt the proposed budget at the regularly scheduled GVFPD Board Meeting on Monday, October 14th at 7:00pm at the Fire Station located at 1414 Green Mountain Drive, Livermore, CO 80536 (Gate 8).
The proposed budget is available for inspection by the public at the Fire Station, noted above, on the following dates: October 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10, from 9:00am-11:30am and 12:00pm-3:30pm. Any interested elector may file an objection to the proposed budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget by the board by emailing districtadmin@glacierviewfire.gov.
Fire Restrictions in Unincorporated Larimer County
Effective as of August 31, 2024, there are currently no fire restrictions for unicorporated Larimer County.
Fire restrictions Araphao and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland
Fort Collins, Colo. (Sept. 3, 2024) – Fire restrictions on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland will drop from Stage 2 to Stage 1 starting today at noon in Clear Creek, Gilpin, Boulder, Larimer and Weld counties. The Sulphur Ranger District in Grand County entered Stage 1 fire restrictions on Aug. 22.
Fire Restrictions limit where and what types of fires visitors can have, and are implemented based on conditions, availability of fire fighting resources, and in partnership with surrounding management agencies to help prevent wildfires. Agency restrictions might differ on occasion, know before you go by checking local county regulations.
The following is PROHIBITED under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions:
- Igniting, building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire (including fires fueled by charcoal or briquettes) outside of a developed campground or recreation site with established forest service fire rings or grills.
- Smoking, except in an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
- Operating a chainsaw without an effective and properly installed spark arrestor, a fire extinguisher kept with the operator, and a shovel.
- Blasting, welding, or operating a torch with an open flame without being in a cleared area of at least 10 feet in diameter and having a fire extinguisher kept with the operator.
- Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest System lands.
The following activities and uses are ALLOWED under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions:
- Open fires contained in permanently constructed metal or concrete fire pits and/or charcoal grills that the Forest Service has installed and maintained at its developed campgrounds, picnic areas and administrative areas.
- Liquid or gas fueled stoves, lanterns, or heating devices with on/off switches on surfaces clear of flammable vegetation.
Violation of Stage 1 fire restrictions could result in a maximum fine of $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for more than six months, or both. If responsible for causing a wildfire, one could be held accountable for suppression costs of that fire.
Be sure to visit the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland’s Know Before You Go page to see the fire restrictions order and other useful information to help plan your trip.
GVFD is looking for Volunteers
GVFD is looking for a volunteer to serve as Designated Election Official. Details posted on Job Posting Page.