The Gravel Ridge Fire Department is a combination fire
department of paid and volunteer firefighters which protects the community of Gravel Ridge. Our district covers about
14 square miles, to include the Gravel Ridge community of Sherwood and rural areas north and northwest of Gravel
Ridge.
Our Mission
The mission of the Gravel Ridge Fire Department is to
respond in a safe manner to all reported emergencies in the community of Gravel Ridge, to help the citizens deal with natural
and man-made emergencies with the resources available, and with the utmost regard for the safety of the members of the department,
work to the best of it's abilities to limit the loss to life, environment and property.
News
The Gravel Ridge Fire Department is now staffed 24 hours a day.
We have 3 personnel on duty at all times. This means quicker response times in the Gravel Ridge area. Also, we
have an automatic aid agreement with Sherwood Fire Department, so on incidents such as motor vehicle collisions or house fires,
additional manpower and apparatus will respond automatically.
