In 2016, the Denver Fire Department will celebrate its 150th Anniversary. In honor of this, new badges have been designed to be worn during the 2016 anniversary year. Photos of these badges are now available on the DFD Bulletin Board under the Chief section. Use the link below to view badge photos and they are […]
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Kudos from U.S. Attorney’s Office Re: March 13 hazmat response
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Your hazmat folks were rock stars today. Hard to believe there were over 10 trucks visiting out humble offices — but we felt well taken care of. Kudos to your department. I may still take you up on that ride along! http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/03/13/investigators-try-to-determine-who-sent-suspicious-package-to-u-s-attorney Jeff DorschnerSpokesman, Public Affairs OfficerU.S. Department of JusticeUnited […]
2015 Operations Annual Equipment Request
The 2015 Operations Annual Equipment Request memo was sent to all company Captains and District Chiefs on Tuesday, February 10th. OPS-004-2015 2015 Annual Equipment Request. Please reference the document and have your requests in by Friday, March 13th, 2015.
DFD turkey frying demo
Kudos to Capt. Dave Powell & Station 1 C Shift for the idea Tech. Mark Watson and Lt. Mike Pylar for pitching the idea to the media and executing the press conference Division Chief Scott Heiss & the Academy staff for hosting Asst. Chief Michael Shepherd for assigning the rigs Engine 27 and Tower 27 […]
Does your station need Halloween giveaways?
Station 16 reminded me today that they are visited by neighborhood trick-or-treaters, and it is a good opportunity to hand out public education materials. If you would like badge stickers, educational coloring books, plastic helmets, etc. to give away, please email Sarah.Moss@denvergov.org. We have materials in English and Spanish; please specify your preferences and desired […]
2015 DFD Vacation Picks
DFD 2015 vacation picks will be available on Sunday October 5th after 7:30 am. Please click the link below to access vacation pick page. DFD 2015 Vacation Picks
Community Events Aug. 2-10 during Denver Days
Aug. 2-10 is a busy week for community events. Denver Days, August 2-10, is “a citywide effort to help neighbors get to know each other and get involved with their communities by throwing block parties, organizing service projects and hosting neighborhood activities.” Mayor Hancock created Denver Days in 2013. The annual National Night Out falls during Denver Days on Aug. […]
Overtime Opportunities
With the large number of Wildland deployments that occurred over the weekend, the number of overtime opportunities have significantly increased. Members interested in obtaining overtime are encouraged to sign up.
New Mandatory Reporting Law going into effect July 1st
As of July 1st, Firefighters are considered Mandated Reporters for Elder Abuse (age 70 or older). New directive will be forthcoming that addresses this new statute. Click on link below to view handout. MandatedReportedHandout
New EMS/CME Instructor
Please welcome Emily Sosa as our new EMS/CME Instructor for District 5/Support. Her first day for the department will be June 22nd, 2014.