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The concept of serving the community is a fundamental part of the Golden Valley Fire Department.
A 6-foot clear space around the circumference of the hydrant will help reduce the time it takes firefighters to hook up hoses if a fire occurs in your neighborhood.
The best time to shovel out a hydrant is after the streets are plowed, before snow accumulates and freezes.
Learn how to shovel out your fire hydrant by watching the video below.
Saturday, Oct 11 | 8–10 am
Come see fire trucks, meet firefighters, and learn more about GVFD’s goals for serving our community today and into the future.
Located at all three fire stations.
View National Night Out information on the Police Community Outreach Events page.
Police and firefighters visit a different City park each week and spend time with the children from the neighborhood. They talk, give safety lectures, maybe serve ice cream, and have fun. On hot days, the firetruck becomes the source of a gigantic sprinkler to help the kids cool down.
The goal is to create opportunities for police and firefighters to meet with Golden Valley residents in a casual setting so they get to know each other, develop trust, and build partnerships that ultimately enhance crime prevention and fire safety in the community.
2025 Public Safety In The Parks Dates
| DAY | TIME | PARK |
| Wed, June 11 | 2:30 pm | Wesley |
| Thur, June 26 | 2:30 pm | Hampshire |
| Thur, Jul 10 | 2:30 pm | Gearty |
Wed, Jul 16 | 2:30 pm | Scheid |
| Wed, Jul 23 | 7 pm | Brookview |
| Thur, Jul 29 | 2:30 pm | Natchez |
| Thur, Aug 7 | 11 am | Lions |
| Thur, Aug 14 | 2:30 pm | Medley |
| Wed, Aug 20 | Noon | Dover Hills |
Join your neighbors for the annual Public Safety Open House. Tour the Police Station and Fire Station 1, win prizes, and check out the equipment the Golden Valley Police and Fire Departments use to keep the community safe.
2025 Open House
- Wednesday, June 18, 5 pm
Tours are available at all three fire stations for groups (for example, Scouts, after-school and pre-school programs, Neighborhood Watch, etc). The ideal group size is 15 to 20 people. Special accommodations can be made for larger groups and evening hours. Please try to schedule your tour at least two to three weeks in advance.
View Trunk or Treat information on the Police Community Outreach Events page.