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Grant County declares fire emergency and burn ban; emergency services activities approved
Summary
Grant County commissioners voted unanimously to execute a Fire Emergency Declaration and burn ban effective April 16, 2025, after the emergency services director briefed the board on SkyWarn training and burn restrictions; the board also approved AED supplies and outfitting funds for a sheriff vehicle.
Jared Fischer, Grant County Director of Emergency Services, briefed the board on an upcoming SkyWarn workshop and presented an updated Burn Restriction Declaration. Commissioner Marty Meyer moved to execute a Fire Emergency Declaration and a countywide burn ban dated April 16, 2025; Commissioner Al Roy Hochhalter seconded the motion and a roll-call vote recorded all aye votes.
The commissioners also approved related operational items for emergency response. A motion to purchase replacement batteries and pads for the sheriff's AED passed unanimously. Separately, the board approved contracting BG Fire to outfit a new sheriff department vehicle and authorized a $5,000 deposit toward equipment purchases; that motion likewise passed by unanimous roll call.
The recorded votes indicate the board prioritized immediate readiness steps while declaring the burn ban; the minutes do not list an expiration date for the ban in the transcript.
