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The Gold Ridge Fire Protection
District was formed in 1993 when the Fire Districts of Hessel and
Twin Hills merged, serving the communities of Hessel, Twin Hills,
and Freestone. The department is made up of three full-time
employees, several part-time employees, and
approximately 82 volunteers. The district
also provides administrative services to the Bennett Valley
Fire Department on a contract basis.
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Chief Andy
Pforsich, has been active with the department for over 30
years. He works full time for the City of Santa Rosa as a
Battalion Chief, and part-time for Gold Ridge. Salary savings
that are realized by using a part-time fire chief have allowed funds
to be shifted to staffing of fire engines for emergency
response. The merger of Hessel and Twin Hills in 1993
resulted in a more efficient and cost-effective fire service
for the community, allowing the new district to function in a
growing community for several years without increasing
revenues.
You
can email Chief Pforsich at grfd2200@sonic.net.
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