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!
2015 DFD Budget Proposal
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.
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
Remembering Our Fallen (Ed Carlson)
September 28, 1936: The worst September snowstorm in the city’s history, dumped 26″ of snow in 36 hours. Fire Chief Healy ordered all off duty firefighters, as well as reserves, to report to their stations. Firefighter Edward Carlson of Station 9, located at 1672 E 47th Ave., was shoveling a path for the children of […]
Remembering Our Fallen (Mark Langvardt)
September 28, 1992: At 0207 hours, a reported structure fire in a two story commercial occupancy, located at 1625 S Broadway was received by dispatch. Heavy smoke was billowing from the structure upon arrival, but no visible fire seen. After forcible entry, high heat and extreme smoke conditions were encountered. Multiple fires were found in […]
Remembering Our Fallen: 9/21/1904 and 9/21/1943
By Assistant Chief Gregory Taft September 21, 1904: The day before, firefighters were dispatched to the Denver Post Printing & Publishing Co., located at 1623 Curtis St. An employee had used a hammer on a Plaster of Paris cork to open a glass carboy containing nitric acid. The car boy shattered spilling the acid throughout the […]
Remembering Our Fallen: Sept. 17, 1971 and 1931
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 […]
Mayor announces 2015 budget proposal
Read Mayor Hancock’s 2015 budget submittal letter and proposal at http://www.denvergov.org/finance/DenverDepartmentofFinance/CityBudget/tabid/442869/Default.aspx
Remembering Our Fallen: Assistant Chief Charles R. Drennan, Jr.
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 […]
Fit for Fire 5K this Sunday
Get your running shoes on for the Fit for Fire 5K this Sunday. Sign up today