The Canyon Creek Rural Fire District board fired its chief Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, during a stormy four-hour meeting that included irate community members and four 911 calls.
The Canyon Creek Rural Fire District board chair was recalled Tuesday night by 97 votes in a special election, leaving some trustees with hope for the future to heal.
Rick Grady, then-chair of the Canyon Creek Rural Fire District board, listens to public comment during a Sept. 21, 2024, board meeting at the fire house.
Canyon Creek Rural Fire District Chief Jonathan Cunningham poses for a photo on June 25, 2024, with the station's new 2024 Dodge Ram 2500HD Tradesman, which was donated by an anonymous community member.
Jeremy Gilliam stands in the Canyon Creek Rural Fire District fire house, 7560 Duffy Lane, on Oct. 7 after giving a five-minute speech about why he felt he would be a good fit as the new fire chief.
Two Canyon Creek community members display signs along Lincoln Road that read, "Vote for the recall" and "Recall Rick Grady, Save the Canyon Creek Fire Department."
Two Canyon Creek community members display signs along Lincoln Road that read, "Vote for the recall" and "Recall Rick Grady, Save the Canyon Creek Fire Department."
Rick Grady, then-chair of the Canyon Creek Rural Fire District board, listens to public comment during a Sept. 21, 2024, board meeting at the fire house.
Jeremy Gilliam stands in the Canyon Creek Rural Fire District fire house, 7560 Duffy Lane, on Oct. 7 after giving a five-minute speech about why he felt he would be a good fit as the new fire chief.
Canyon Creek Rural Fire District Chief Jonathan Cunningham poses for a photo on June 25, 2024, with the station's new 2024 Dodge Ram 2500HD Tradesman, which was donated by an anonymous community member.
