Golden Gate Fire Protection District

Golden Gate Fire Protection District
"Proud to serve the Community for Over Twenty-Five Years"

Recommendations, Regulations, and Permit Applications

Permit applications

Jefferson County Permit for Open Burning

Before having an open burn on your property, you must obtain a Burn Permit from Jefferson County and the GGFPD. Please read this form for the burn guidelines and fill out the attached questionnaire in order to obtain a GGFPD Burn Permit. There is a $50 fee.

Off-Site Fire District Advisory Letter
(Driveway inspection) $150

Jefferson County Department of Planning and Zoning (DPZ) requires that all new construction and additions over 400 square feet obtain an “Off-site Fire District Advisory Letter” (FDAL) from the fire district. “Off-site” is the portion of a private road access that is not on your property and crosses other people’s property. As per county regulations, it is not necessary to obtain an FDAL for the on-site portion of your access. In the past there has been considerable confusion as to when a FDAL is required. We strongly suggest you contact the county and verify that your access requires a FDAL. Hopefully this will help prevent confusion, extra work and unnecessary expense. Thank you.

Helpful information for fire-proofing your home and property

Firewise landscaping recommendations	This document will help you plan or improve the fire-resistance of your property.
Firewise construction checklist	Helpful information for those constructing or renovating a home in the Golden Gate area.
Preparing a Home for Wildland Fire Season Checklist.	Trees and foliage grow! This page reminds you to check for "fuel" that may have crept up to your house.
Dry Hydrant Manual	We don't have city water out here! This is a guide for developing alternative water sources for rural fire protection. This will help you and your contractor meet the requirements of the Uniform Fire Code.
Emergency Access and Water Supply	This document provides guidelines that will help you ensure adequate water supply and access for emergency vehicles.

Anchor Point Community Analysis and Protection Plan

Golden Gate Fire Protection District Fire Hazard Ratings by Community	Of the sixteen communities in Golden Gate Fire Protection District, three were found to represent an extreme hazard. See how your neighborhood rates and what you can do to mitigate your risks.
Wildland Urban Interface Community Wildfire Protection Plan	This analysis provides a comprehensive, scientifically based assessment of the wildfire hazards and risks within the Golden Gate Fire Protection District.
Golden Gate Fire Protection District Wildfire Hazard Analysis Methodology	This document describes the methodology used to estimate the physical hazard fuels weather and topography represent to values-at-risk in the study area.

Survey and Informational Safety Form

Survey and Information For Living Within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)

For new construction and additions over 400 SF

The Golden Gate Fire Protection District requests that you complete this form in order to better serve you in an emergency. The information in this form will also serve to help increase your awareness and safety while living within a Wildland Urban Interface area. Please review, complete and mail this form to the GGFPD - Thank you.

The Golden Gate Fire Protection District (GGFPD) is required to approve new and modified access to each site within the District.

If you plan to modify or add access to your site by road or driveway, please review the "Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Driveway and Private Road Standards".

After reviewing the Off-Site Fire District Advisory Letter (Driveway inspection) and receiving the $150 permit fee the Golden Gate Fire Protection District will inspect your site and create the Fire District Advisory Letter as requested by Jefferson County.

Thank You.

For more information visit Jefferson County Emergency Management.

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