ICFPD

The @ICFPD Pension and Board of Directors Meeting will be held Wednesday October 11, 2023 at 6:00 pm at Station 3, 8445 S. Hwy 285

The firefighters, EMTs and paramedics of @ICFPD stand to honor the procession of Major Tobin J. Lewis of Morrison who died serving his country

The firefighters and EMTs of @ICFPD participated in the Red Rocks Stair Climb on 9/11. Helping to raise $87,000 to benefit the families of firefighters lost during 9/11. This was the 15th year for the Red Rocks Stair Climb and to honor and remember the fallen.

It's Big Chili Cookoff Day! Join us at Buchanan Fields for chili and camaraderie between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Visit bigchili.org for details.

. @efr_co & @ICFPD host a **FREE Car Seat Safety Check Event** on Saturday, October 7, 9:00 AM @efr_co station 2, 1802 Bergen Pkwy. The CPST's will provide a comprehensive car seat safety check to the first 10 people who register using this link: eventbrite.com/e/free-car-sea…

The firefighters, EMTs and paramedics of @icfpd responded to a motor vehicle collision today in Deer Creek Canyon. Thankfully no injuries.

Save the Date! This year's FREE Health & Safety Day is 10/7 from 0800-1400hrs at our Station 2 campus (1802 Bergen Parkway). #Pancake breakfast, food truck, #firefighter demos, hands-only #CPR instruction, #bicycle skills rodeo, touch-a-truck, and booths. All are welcome!

Do you have a family communications plan? When you're trying to evacuate, you don't have time to answer 23 calls. Designate a friend in a different region who you'll contact when it's safe to do so and that person can share updates with others.

Next Saturday is Big Chili! This fun, tasty event is a fundraiser for mountain area volunteer fire organizations including EFR. Join us at the Buchanan Fields for some family fun and community fellowship. For information and to purchase tickets, check out bigchili.org.

Wildfires can spread quickly and put your life in danger. #BeReady before they strike! Create a fire-resistant zone at least 30 feet around your home, have a go-bag with supplies, and know your evacuation routes. More tips: ready.gov/wildfires

While driving, when you see a vehicle on the side of the road with flashing hazard lights, it is now CO State Law to move into the next lane, if applicable. If there is not a lane to move into you must slow down to below 20 MPH of the Posted Speed Limit. It will save a life!

Colorado continues to have the most homes at-risk for wildfire damage and destruction, besides California. buff.ly/3qtvYv1

A new study from the Center for Firefighter Injury Research and Safety Trends (@getthedatafirst) at Dornsife reveals the toll of mental and physical harm to EMS responders from workplace violence: bit.ly/45gN2n9

Now is an excellent time to prepare your Go Bag! Jefferson County is at risk for earthquakes, fire, flooding, and landslides. Don't wait to evacuate - leave early with your Go Bag - Visit: ready.gov/kit?gclid=CjwK…

“An appropriate definition of wildland urban disasters is a home ignition problem.” buff.ly/44nzEfu #embers #wildfireseason #wui #climate

The First First Responders: our partners @jeffcom911co face many challenges in answering your 911 calls and dispatching multiple agencies

Heavy rain possible for all areas of @NorthForkFire @ElkCreekFire @ICFPD. If you approach areas of moving water - Turn around, don’t drown!

Chief Ware, Chief Rogers of @NorthForkFire and Chief Shirlaw of @ICFPD will be on Conifer Radio tonight at 5pm discussing the need for consolidation. Listen at ConiferRadio.com, Mountain Classic Rock channel. elkcreekfpd.colorado.gov/events/conifer…

This summer, @USFSRockyMtns conducted two prescribed burns in the Pike National Forest, burning 250 acres. Healthy forests are important to Denver Water because our water flows through forest land before it reaches our reservoirs. More: bit.ly/3KLV9ji @RestoreRockies

Do you have a relative or neighbor living within Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District who needs assistance with managing their health issues at home? The ICFPD Mountain Area Community Paramedic program can help. For more information: inter-canyonfpd.colorado.gov/community-serv…