Congratulations, Eng. Mark Trujillo, on your retirement today after more than 34 years with DFD. In 1992, Denver Firefighter Mark Trujillo had a vision for a better tool to help firefighters perform more efficiently and effectively. With the assistance of another firefighter, he invented the TNT Tool, also known as the Denver Tool. This […]
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, […]
FITNESS CHALLENGE RESULTS
The challenge is complete. It was a great day. Fun was had by all. Here are the results for the top performers. The over 40 Category: Men’s 1st place- 469 points Dave Powell=$100.00 prize & Aveda Massage Men’s 2nd place- 408 points Erik Herbst= $50.00 prize & gift bag Men’s 3rd place- 372 […]
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 […]
Modified Duty
OVERVIEW: Assignment to a Modified Duty position is a benefit to members and a right of management. Modified Duty is a short-term alternative employment opportunity available to members injured in the line of duty. ASSIGNMENT TO MODIFIED DUTY: A member’s restrictions will determine the reporting date for a Modified Duty assignment. When members report to […]
FMLA
Basic Leave Entitlement FMLA requires covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for the following reasons: • for incapacity due to pregnancy, prenatal medical care or child birth; • to care for the employee’s child after birth, or placement for adoption or foster care; • to care […]
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 […]
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
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/
Free tickets to July 9 (C Shift) Friends of the Denver Fire Dept “Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire” cigar & BBQ dinner
Our supporters at Friends of the Denver Fire Department foundation have offered us complimentary tickets to their biggest fundraiser of the year. Please RSVP to Sarah.Moss@denvergov.org, and I will reserve your spot. If you would like to bring a guest, please also send your guest’s name. Friends of the Denver Fire Department is a nonprofit foundation […]