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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Watch the interview here: http://www.9news.com/story/news/local/2014/06/20/dfd-documentary/11054745/
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 […]
Firefighter Mark Damian ‘was hired with the Denver Fire Department at only 20 years old, and July marks two years with the department. “I am the youngest one right now on the streets,” said Damian. “I love it. It is the greatest job on earth. It is blessing and it’s the most fun I’ve ever […]