Please send photos of training to DFDphotos@denvergov.org. They will be posted on social media with captions like this: TwitterThis is our idea of #SpringTraining. Actually, we do this all year. Go @Rockies! Facebook Dear Colorado Rockies: This is our idea of Spring Training. Actually, we do this all year. Wishing you a great season!
Archive | Word on the Street Category
Kudos : Engine 1, A Shift
Below is a sampling of messages we have received via Facebook and Twitter thanking Lt. Carlos Garcia, Eng. Justin Magid, Tech. John Foster, and Firefighter Michael Happ for helping clean the DPD Fallen Officers Memorial on Saturday. Wanted to say Thank you to the firefighters who helped clean off the fallen officers memorial, it’s appreciated more […]
Peak Academy Green Belt Training March 9 & 10
Nominate a Member for Elks Club “Firefighter of the Year” Award by January 28
The Denver Lodge No. 17, Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, will present a Denver Firefighter of the Year award to a member “who has reached beyond the job requirements and has demonstrated superior abilities.” Please send nominations to Sarah.Moss@denvergov.org or via interoffice mail to DFD HQ by Wednesday, January 28. Nomination form: Elks recognition nomination form 2015 The […]
A letter to Station 21, B Shift on 12/20/2014
We received this via the DFD Facebook page: If you could pass this along to the Washington Park station 21, I would appreciate it. We didn’t want to bother them while they were busy, but they ended up giving our son a really special gift today [Saturday, Dec. 20] without knowing it. The park […]
Holiday Help for Needy Families from Denver Human Services
If you receive calls for holiday help for needy families, here is the Denver Human Services 2014 holiday resource guide. 2014 GIVE Denver Christmas Resources List
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 […]
Seeking Members to Serve Lunch 12/19 at Hiawatha Davis Jr. Senior Luncheon
The 32nd Annual Hiawatha Davis Jr. Senior Luncheon, hosted by City Councilman Albus Brooks and Staff, will celebrate the lives of 500-600 seniors in Northeast Denver. DFD has been asked to help serve lunch. Are you available to help? Date: Friday, December 19, 2014 Location: Main Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel, 3203 Quebec St., Denver, CO Arrive: 10:30am Depart: […]
Asst. Chief McGrail’s keynote speech at Alaska Fire Conference
Nice work, Chief! Read the article here: http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2014-09-27/fire-con-in-the-books
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 […]