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 […]
Roundtable of Fire Protection Engineers Who Work in the Fire Service Read the article at http://magazine.sfpe.org/content/roundtable-fire-protection-engineers-who-work-fire-service Nice work, Tony!
This photo, taken by Captain Randall Wells featuring Engineer Tim Ford and Firefighter Corey Keeling, was selected by the Mayor’s Office “Project Denver Delivers” committee to be prominently displayed in a City facility. More details to come regarding the placement of the photo. Congratulations!
Chief Tade presented our 2015 budget proposal to City Council this week. You can see the PowerPoint and watch a video of his presentation at http://www.denvergov.org/sirepub/meeting.aspx?cabinet=published_meetings&docid=23802. Chief Tade’s portion begins at 29 minutes into the video.
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
By Assistant Chief Gregory Taft September 17, 1971: A fire was reported at #6 Polo Club Circle. Engine 21, under the command Lt. Wayne Manaugh, responded. Deep heavy snow blanketed the area, and Engine 21 laid out a considerable amount of hose. After the fire was extinguished and all hose reloaded, Engine 21 returned […]
Read Mayor Hancock’s 2015 budget submittal letter and proposal at http://www.denvergov.org/finance/DenverDepartmentofFinance/CityBudget/tabid/442869/Default.aspx
September 13, 2001: As the nation was trying to comprehend the terror attacks against the United States, the Denver Fire Department suffered the devastating loss of Assistant Chief Charles R. Drennan, Jr., age 50. A fellow Captain had called Chief Drennan the night before to discuss personal problems the Captain was having. They had been […]
We are seeking volunteers to help with the 5K Sunday 6:30am-11am. If you are interested, please email Friends of the Denver Fire Department foundation board member Lynea@LyneaHansen.com with this info:Name:Cell Phone:Email:Preferred Task (registration, parking management, course direction, water stations and at the finish line):Are you running or walking in the 5K? Yes/No
By Assistant Chief Gregory TaftSeptember 9, 1910: Captain Vinson Davidson was fatally injured when Hose 6 skidded on wet pavement and rolled over at 15th and Market Streets while responding to a fire.