By Assistant Chief Gregory Taft September 2, 1941: Assistant Chief Stephen Keating, age 71, passed away after a short illness. Chief Keating was assigned to the East District based out of Station 10, located at 3201 Curtis Street. Physicians attributed his death to a recurrence of problems associated with serious injuries sustained in the line […]
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Fit for Fire 5K posts for your personal social media or email
If you would like to promote the Fit for Fire 5K on your personal social media or email, you can share from the DFD Facebook and Twitter or copy and paste these: Sample Tweet Register now for @Denver_Fire Fit for Fire 5K run/walk/kids’ Siren Scamper Sept 14 at Wash Park! FitForFire5k.com Sample Facebook post Talk […]
August District Chief Meetings Minutes
Open this posting, then click the link for the August Chief Meeting Minutes. August 2014 Dist Chiefs Meeting Minutes
Register Now for Fit for Fire 5K, Sept. 14 (A Shift)
From Jaxon Shelburne and Sarah Moss: The Fit For Fire 5K walk/run/kids fun run is quickly approaching next month on Sunday, September 14 (A Shift). Members of any running or walking ability are encouraged to sign up and participate in the 5th annual 5K at Washington Park. Beneficiaries are the Denver Fire Fighters Burn Foundation […]
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. […]
Reminder: Hose sprays and watering restrictions
Denver Water 2014 Rules for Outdoor Water Use Water is a limited resource in our dry climate, and using water wisely not only saves you money, but it′s the right thing to do. Remember to adjust your automatic sprinklers or manual watering times monthly based on weather conditions. Denver Water is enforcing its annual water […]
Attention Cyclists: Bike Ride Supporting National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
From Firefighter Paramedic Jeffrey Moore of Madison, WI, who Denver Fire Station 6 will host July 31-August 2: Dear Denver Fire Department Members: The 2014 Fire Service Tribute Ride is a cross-country bicycle trip that has been organized by me, Jeffrey Moore, a firefighter and paramedic for the Town of Madison Fire Department in Madison, […]
Is your Fire Station grill following NFPA guidelines?
We are promoting summer grilling safety tips for the public through community outreach and social media. So that we are walking our talk when grilling at fire stations, please ensure we are following these NFPA guidelines, particularly the three-foot safe zone away from siding and not grilling under awnings. Thank you! Download & print the […]
Mayor Hancock Announces Plans to Connect Hundreds of Homeless to Supportive Housing
News release from the Mayor’s Office: Mayor Hancock Announces Plans to Connect Hundreds of Homeless to Supportive Housing Denver Commits to City-led Social Impact Bond during Clinton Global Initiative DENVER – Mayor Michael B. Hancock today at the Clinton Global Initiative announced Denver’s plan to connect hundreds of chronically homeless individuals with supportive housing […]
9News interview with Division Chief Scott Heiss about the “Leadership So Everyone Goes Home” documentary
Watch the interview here: http://www.9news.com/story/news/local/2014/06/20/dfd-documentary/11054745/