News and Notices​​

News and Notices

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November 25, 2025

Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District schedules budget hearing for 20 November, 2025

The Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District (DVF-SSD) has scheduled its annual budget hearing for Thursday, 20 November at 6:30 PM.

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November 5, 2025

SR-18 residents attend wildfire preparation meeting at DVFR Station 13 for latest HB 48 updates

The Dammeron Valley Community Fire Council (DVCFC) hosted Dammeron Valley Fire & Rescue (DVFR) Fire Marshall and Special Operations Chief John Hennessey to present the final wildfire preparation meeting of 2025. The meeting was attended by approximately 90 residents from multiple SR-18 communities and included new information about the implementation of Utah House Bill 48 (HB 48).

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August 29, 2025

Stage 2 fire restrictions reduced to Stage 1 in Southern Utah

Thanks to late monsoonal moisture, Stage 2 fire restrictions in Southern Utah have been reduced to Stage 1 restrictions effective 28 August, 2025. The change was made in advance of the Labor Day weekend as continued rain has provided the region with much needed moisture.

August 1, 2025

Stage 2 fire restrictions implemented across the state, including Dammeron Valley

The Utah Department of Natural Resources and Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands have implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions effective at 12:01 AM on Friday, 1 August. This order applies to all state lands and all unincorporated private land, which includes all of Dammeron Valley.

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May 31, 2025

Southwest Utah to implement fire restrictions

Effective at 12:01 AM MDT on Sunday 1 June, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect for Washington County, Utah.

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May 3, 2025

Utah Governor Spencer Cox issues Executive Order declaring drought

On 24 April, Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed Executive Order 2025-04 declaring a State of Emergency due to drought conditions in 13 Utah counties, including Washington County.

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April 24, 2025

Dammeron Valley Fire SSD forms Insurability Committee to help protect homeowners' insurance access

Committee formed in response to regional wildfire-driven insurance disruptions; survey launched to assess local impact

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February 15, 2025

National Weather Service launches monthly Drought Impact Statements for Washington County

With the introduction of Extreme Drought (D3) to Washington County, the Salt Lake City Forecast Office will be issuing monthly Drought Impact Statements. This will continue as long as any D3 or greater condition persists in Utah.

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January 24, 2025

Dammeron Valley Fire SSD Board statement on Forsyth Fire

The Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board expresses its gratitude to the first responders who fought to save Pine Valley and surrounding areas since the initial attack on the Forsyth Fire last Thursday evening. Dispatched to provide Incident Command early Thursday evening, Dammeron Valley Fire & Rescue (DVFR) Deputy Chief D’Ambrosio organized the initial attack…