Greer Rural Fire District (GRFD)

Calendar

Please refer to the important dates below for Greer meetings! Agendas will be published 2-14 days prior to a meeting. Click the date box to see the agenda

June 27, 2026

11 AM: Budget Hearing & Potluck - click for details

September 24, 2026

10 AM: Fire District Community and Commissioners meeting to review business

October 9, 2026

Hunters Bake Sale & Fire Station Open Day

Monthly Training - 3rd Saturday of the month, 9am to 11am, at the Fire Station

News from Greer

You could be the 2026 draw winner!

You could be the 2026 draw winner!

Thanks to Olive's for helping us with local fundraising again. This year we are holding a drawing, December 5th, for one lucky person to win an Axis 2 Pro with scope. Get in it to win it!
Get Your Tickets Now!

Get Your Tickets Now!

The winning ticket will be drawn December 5th, at Olives. Tickets will be on sale at Olives and at many more locations this year, including the Farmers Market and at Lumberjack Days.
Annual meeting and Potluck - join us!

Annual meeting and Potluck - join us!

Hear about, and influence, plans for our fire district. Socialize with your neighbors; maybe meet somebody new...
Team in Training - June 2026

Team in Training - June 2026

Matt, Tom, Travis, and Deb met for a monthly training session, getting to know the new truck. Anyone who wants to join the team as a firefighter or as part of the service crew should contact Matt or Mel - see contact details on the right of this page.
We doubled the fleet! - May 2026

We doubled the fleet! - May 2026

OK, we added a 2nd truck, BUT it is a big win for us. We finally have a more agile, Type 6, first response vehicle. It arrived at the fire station today, 9th May. The truck was procured, at no cost to GRFD, through the Federal Excess Property Program, with the help of our friends at CPTPA. It will be fitted out with all the necessary equipment in the coming weeks as our team become familiar with how it all works.

Moving Right Along.... - April 2026

4 Greer residents attended training at the Clearwater Fire Academy in April.
Come one, come all! Join the Team - February 2026

Come one, come all! Join the Team - February 2026

The truck is in the fire station. It's time for Mel to recruit a committed team of folks to take this plan to the next level. Training commences Feb 21st, 2026, 9am to 11am, and will happen every 3rd Saturday of the month after that. You need to meet some important safety standards to be a firefighter, but you don't have to be a firefighter to come to the training. There are other jobs to do, like preparing the truck for operations and re-setting it after it is used, keeping the fire station clean, tidy, and well-stocked with necessary items. We need mechanics to keep vehicles in tip-top condition - we are looking for a type-6 first response vehicle at present. We need folks to continue the fit-out and extension of the fire station. All skills are helpful!
Done! Phase 1a is complete!! - December 2025

Done! Phase 1a is complete!! - December 2025

Phase 1a of the fire station build is complete, thanks to a ton of work by Matt and our volunteer build team. The Greer Fire District finally has a home to start a new first response firefighting team. Next steps include planning for the concrete floor, full insulation, power, water etc. There is plenty still to be done before we can even think about adding the extensions. If you want to join the build team, call Matt Turner to offer your services. If you want to join the firefighter team, please download and fill in the application form, or call Melana Whitaker for more information. Monthly training starts Feb 21st, 9am to 11am at the Fire Station, then every 3rd Saturday of the month.
We Have a Winner! - December 2025

We Have a Winner! - December 2025

Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket for the chance to win a Henry rifle. Because of you, Greer Fire District added $1,200 to its building budget and Jordan picked up his prize from the drawing for a Henry rifle. We are extremely grateful to Olives Auto Parts for providing the rifle and selling tickets, including Jordan's.
WANTED! Secretary

WANTED! Secretary

Are you organized, methodical, computer savvy, a great communicator and people person? We want you on our team! We are looking for a secretary! Please contact us for more information!

Newsletters & History from Greer

Newsletters

GRFD Newsletter January 2026
GRFD Newsletter October 2025
GRFD Newsletter June 2025
GRFD Newsletter October 2024
GRFD Newsletter July 2024
GRFD Newsletter June 2022
GRFD Newsletter November 2021
GRFD Newsletter June 2021
GRFD Newsletter March 2021
GRFD Newsletter July 2020
GRFD Newsletter June 2020
GRFD Newsletter June 2019
GRFD Newsletter June 2018

History

Fire Station Build in Pictures - to end Phase 1. Dec 2025
Greer Fire District History 1996 to June 2021

Contact Us

Address: Mailing: c/o Jenne Byrne, PO Box 2078, Orofino ID 83544-2708| Physical: 15 Greer Road, Orofino, ID 83544

Email: greerfiredistrict@outlook.com

Fire Chief: Melana Whitaker
+1 208-827-3850 | cantusethisusername@gmail.com

Commissioners:
District 1: Mike Thacker
(208) 827-3698 | greersailor1956@gmail.com
District 2: Jenne Byrne
(831) 801-0830 | jennelynroseby@gmail.com
District 3: Matt Turner
(208) 582-2809 | idbushman@yahoo.com

Treasurer: Christine Betts
(208) 553-7365 | ChristineBetts@hotmail.com

Secretaries:
Connie Miller - Recording Secretary
(208) 553-0484 | themiller.greer@gmail.com
Vacancy - General Secretary

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TAX ID - EIN: 82-0517470

Greer Rural Fire District Coverage

Greer Rural Fire District covers the area from Greer Bridge to mile marker 8 on Highway 11, along with Greer Rd., Carrot Ridge Road to mile marker xx, the Goldwagon Drive neighborhood, White Birch Lane, and Jackknife Rd., representing approx. 50 residences.