During the ice storm that struck the mountain on January 15th, Green Mountain Rd was closed for a total of 99 hours and 5 minutes. During that time GMVFD responded to 4 calls for help. 2 of which came as still alarms, IE we were contacted directly by those in need. Huntsville Fire and RescueContinue Reading Icemagedon 2024
GMVFD was featured on WHNT News 19 discussing our community and the threats that we face as a mountain community in the current drought situation. https://whnt.com/news/huntsville/green-mountain-vol-fire-dept-discusses-wildfire-risk-on-the-mountain/
Our main fire apparatus is a 1991 4×4 E-One pumper that we acquired used in 2001. Since we bought 13B the regulations governing fire engines has changed. Due to those changes, we can no longer consider 13B a front-line engine for fire rating purposes. It is also the oldest piece of fire equipment in activeContinue Reading 2023 Capital Campaign
2017 Fund Raiser 3b
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 FROM 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 from 8 a.m. – NOON AT THE FIRE STATION, 13013 South SHAWDEE ROAD Bring donated items to the Fire Station beginning Thursday afternoon until late afternoon, October 5. Volunteers to help with the yard sale are welcomed—please call 256-882-1563 to get scheduled orContinue Reading GREEN MOUNTAIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT YARD SALE!
Retroactive to November 29th 2016, The GM VFD changed status with the IRS from 501(c)(4) to 501(c)(3). This is a very important for us because it opens doors for significantly more Tax deductible contributions than we have had in the past. In addition to the direct contributions which can still be done, now you canContinue Reading Green Mountain Volunteer Fire Department is Now 501(c)(3) !
Green Mountain Volunteer Fire Department (GMVFD) works with Huntsville Fire and Rescue to maintain the ISO 1 rating awarded to Huntsville Fire. This premier rating means each homeowner pays up to 66% less for our fire insurance than we would (and have) with a higher ISO rating. Without the physical presence of GMVFD members responding to theContinue Reading Donations Sought to Help Fund GMVFD !
Our annual Christmas Party was January 15th 2017. We all had a great time ! Thanks to Bev for Hosting !
The second January meeting is January 26th. February meetings are planned for The 9th and 23rd. All meetings are at 7:00 PM at the station. Visitors welcome.