Fort Lupton Fire Protection District Annual Report Lupton Fire Protection District Annual Report 2010 Page 2 I am very pleased to submit to the Board of Directors and the Community

Fort Lupton Fire Protection District Annual Report 2010

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I am very pleased to submit to the Board of Directors and the Community members the 2010 Annual Report for the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District. I hope that this document has proven to provide valuable information about the District’s activities over the preceding year and the goal of providing an outstanding service to the residents of the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District. The department is considered a combination department and is comprised of 10 career staff, two (2) office personnel, a maintenance staff, 20 in district volunteers, and 36 out of district volunteer firefighters. The fire district staffs career firefighters to provide 24‐hour on duty staff coverage with immediate response. New volunteer members of the department are recruited year around and are required to complete a fire academy, hazardous materials operations course, and medical First Responder training. They must also complete a one‐year probationary period while successfully completing driving and pump operation skills, CPR, and complete at least 36 hours of ongoing training yearly. Specialized training for members includes Paramedic School, Emergency Medical Technician, Hazardous Materials Operations/Technician, high and low angle rope rescue, ice rescue, vehicle extrication, farm extrication, and incident command training. Membership with the department requires a strong commitment to the community. The department provides basic life support (BLS) services for immediate life threatening emergencies. The Advanced Life Support (ALS) response unit is Weld County Ambulance Service (WCAS) Paramedic 3 is located in Fort Lupton at Fire Station 2. There is always a Paramedic and an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) on the ambulance. They transport patients to the nearest appropriate hospital for diagnosis and treatment. When WCAS is not available then Platte Valley Ambulance and Frederick‐Firestone Fire Protection District Ambulance will provide backup ALS services. Two helicopter transport agencies provide air transport they are Air Life Denver and North Colorado Med Evac. The Insurance Services Office (ISO) sets the Public Protection Class (PPC) rating for properties within the District’s jurisdiction based upon an evaluation every five years. This is how your insurance rates are assigned. The District has a 5/8B/10 rating. Properties have to be within five (5) miles of a station and have an ISO approved hydrant within 1000 feet to receive the Class 5 rating. Properties in the District that are within five miles (5) travel distance are assigned a Class 8B rating because there were no hydrants in the area. Any properties outside of five miles travel distance receive a rating of Class 10. The year of service in 2010 proved to be a challenging yet rewarding time for the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District. Enclosed you will discover our successes and challenges from this past year which we hope to learn from in 2011. I hope the information is informative and delineates the dedication and professionalism of the career and volunteer staff that are committed to the mission of the District. Respectfully Submitted, Phil Tiffany Fire Chief


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District Staff Board of Directors Mr. Larry Leinweber, President Mr. Don Patton, Vice President Mr. Gordon Alexander, Treasurer Mr. Arlen Engbarth, Director Mr. Mark Grajeda, Director Command Staff Phil Tiffany, Fire Chief Gordon Alexander, Assistant Chief Greg McGinn, Captain, Fire Prevention Shaun Austin, Captain Chris Ceretto, Captain Josh Tapia, Lieutenant Walt Adams, Lieutenant Carl Craigle, Training Lieutenant Administrative Staff Nona Schaefer, Admin. Secretary Allyson Tkadlec, Secretary Ron Rabas, Part Time Maint. Tech Peggy Hull, Part Time Custodial Career Firefighters Michael Dittman, Captain Taw Tamlin, Training Coordinator Corey Ceretto Chris Cross Ben Ibarra Staughton McCann Troy Norby Kenny Rosales In District Volunteer Firefighters Scott Alexander Jerry Andrews Jerry Bangert Brandon Ceretto Justin Ceretto Jim Coursey Lee Crowe Rick Flos Mark Grajeda Brett Hoag

In District Volunteers continued James Mayor Keith Legg Daquiri Mintle Don Patton Joe Perales Tricia Toussaint Out of District Volunteer Firefighters Amy Atencio Casey Baker Justin Booker Michael Boyer Brandan Brauch Ben Cloyd Madison Connell Tony Diaz Mike Dugan Jeff Dykema Mike Fagin Brian Gourdin Zach Herwehe Carl Johnson Alex Lepler Mark Mahan James May Luke Meier William Onken Nick Rauch Kevin Reed Jaimie Regan Jason Rife Antonio Riofrio Jr. Seth Rogers Ken Rosales Juan Samora Wade Seely Rand Sheldon Doug Stottlemyer Brian Vanbeber Michio Watanabe Mike Wisneski Brian Wise


Response Statistics In 2010, the fire department responded to 992 incidents. The types of calls included fire, EMS, and other calls for service such as hazardous materials and smoke odor investigations. In 2009, the average reaction time from the dispatch to en route time was 1 minute 59 seconds. In 2010, this time improved slightly to 1 minute 56 seconds. The goal for 2010 was to react (first unit en route) in less than 1 minute and thirty seconds. Reducing this time to 1 minute and forty five seconds will be the goal for 2011. The average response time from dispatch time to arrival time of the first unit for the district was 6 minutes and 5 seconds. This is an improvement of 54 seconds from 6 minutes and 59 seconds in 2009. The district averaged seven firefighting personnel turning out per response in 2010 compared to eight firefighters in 2009. The City of Fort Lupton accounted for 61.18 % of the total calls for the district and the remaining 38.82% were the in the rural areas outside of the city limits. The estimated fire losses in 2010 for the district were $1,655,270.00. An estimated $500,000.00 of this damage was as a result of an agricultural fire in which 3200 tons of hay at a dairy farm were lost and an estimated $1,000,000.00 in losses of pumps at an oil disposal facility fire. Building fires resulted in losses of $62,000.00, $72,500.00 of losses in vehicle fires, and $18,750.00 in losses in “Other” type fires. The significant increase in fire losses from $285,000.00 in 2009 to $1,655,270.00 in 2010 were a result of two significant fires which resulted in $1.5 million dollars in combined losses at Front Range Dairy and Weld County Disposal.

Haystack fire on WCR 19, July 26, 2010.

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Residential fire on Dexter Street, December 4, 2010.


Response Statistics

Fire 12%

Service Call 5%

False Call 4%

Good Intent 9%

Rescue 68%

Haz Condition(No Fire) 2%

2010 Call Types

Fire

Service Call

False Call

Good Intent

Rescue

Haz Condition (No Fire)

883

976

934

963

1005 992

820

840

860

880

900

920

940

960

980

1000

1020

Call Totals

2005 to 2010 Call Trends

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

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Recruitment, Training, and Safety The Fort Lupton Fire Protection District is considered a combination fire department due to a career staff of 10 and 56 volunteers in the area of fire suppression. The agency has a strong commitment to maintaining an effective in district volunteer force while providing immediate response with a career crew supplemented by out of district volunteers, who are required to complete 36 hours of shift time at the station on a monthly basis. During 2010, the 36 out of district volunteers completed 13,656 hours of shift time at the station. This is equivalent to approximately 4.95 FTE firefighters working a full time schedule of 2756 hours per year. New members are recruited twice yearly in January and June. Applications for membership are accepted throughout the year. In 2010, 12 new volunteer members joined the department. Eight volunteer members resigned from the department due to the time commitments required, two resigned due to health issues (not related to the fire department), and three members retired. Currently, average experience level of a Fort Lupton Firefighter is 4.64 years. The Fort Lupton Fire Protection District Training Coordinator Taw Tamlin facilitated a Firefighter I Academy in the fall of 2010. The in house fire academy included nine participants from three agencies including Hudson, Mountain View, and Fort Lupton Fire Protection Districts. Each trainee completed 200 hours firefighter specific training in order to obtain their State of Colorado Firefighter I certification. They also completed a hazardous materials operations course as part of the academy. There were a total of 1,532.50 training hours offered during the year and 5882 training hours completed by all members. The highest number of training hours completed was 356.50 hours. The average was 115 training hours per firefighter in 2010.

Fall 2010 Firefighter I Academy.

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Firefighter Training The Fort Lupton Fire Protection District is committed to providing the maximum level of training in order to provide the highest and safest level of service to Fort Lupton and surrounding rural community. These certifications ensure that each person has successfully completed the requirements and is capable of performing the job requirements at the levels they have been trained to. Below you will find a breakdown of professional certifications possessed by the active members of the district: Center for Public Safety Excellence Chief Fire Officer 1 CPR Certified 52 CPR Instructor 7 Fire Suppression System Inspector 1 Fireworks Display Operator Technician 1 International Code Council Fire Inspector I 3 International Code Council Fire Inspector II 1 National Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician 12 National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer 1 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Technician 4 State of Colorado Fire Inspector I 1 State of Colorado Fire Inspector III/Plans Examiner 1 State of Colorado Driver Operator 4 State of Colorado Emergency Medical Technician‐Basic 35 State of Colorado Emergency Medical Technician‐Paramedic 3 State of Colorado Fire Instructor I 8 State of Colorado Fire Officer I 1 State of Colorado Fire Officer III 1 State of Colorado Firefighter I 37 State of Colorado Firefighter II 21 State of Colorado Medical First Responder 7 State of Colorado Hazardous Materials Awareness 1 State of Colorado Hazardous Materials Operations 38 State of Colorado Hazardous Materials Technician 11 State of Colorado Juvenile Firesetter Specialist 2 State of Colorado Testing Proctor 4 Swift Water Rescue Certification 9 A majority of the training classes are provided at the training center and open to outside agencies. Each firefighter must complete at a minimum of 36 hours of training each year in order to maintain their certification status and remain up to date in current fire service trends.


Firefighter Safety

During 2010, there were two injuries to firefighters incurred during training and one injury for the maintenance technician. This number was the same total number of injuries as in 2009. Two of the injuries to the firefighters occurred during swift water training and both resulted in bruising to the tailbone when they struck a rock going through a swift water area. The maintenance technician had bruising to his fingers when a piece of metal pinched his fingers between the concrete and metal. Of these injuries, 66.6% (two) occurred during a training exercise and 33.3% (one) occurred during performance of daily duties. These injuries did not result in any lost time. A goal for 2011 is to reduce the number of firefighter/employee injuries to zero. Twice monthly, a safety program was presented to the department to address firefighter safety and increase situational awareness in order to eliminate preventable injuries. In 2010, 14 firefighters between the ages of 40 and 45 also received a comprehensive physical to assess their health and wellness for firefighting duty fitness. In 2011, firefighters between the ages of 18 and 29 will complete a comprehensive physical.

Firefighter Sheldon completing the 2010 physical agility assessment.

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Apparatus

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2601 1991 Pierce Dash Engine Seating Capacity: 6 Pump Capacity: 1,250 Tank Capacity: 750 Condition: Good Mileage: 29,638 Hours: 2499

2602 1998 Spartan Engine Seating Capacity: 6 Pump Capacity: 1,250 Tank Capacity: 1,000 Condition: Good Mileage: 53,616 Hours: 4271

2603 1986 Pierce 4 X 4 Engine Seating Capacity: 3 Pump Capacity: 1,000 Tank Capacity: 750 Condition: Fair Mileage: 12,962 Hours: 1897

2604 1981 GMC Firecat Engine Seating Capacity: 6 Pump Capacity: 1,250 Tank Capacity: 750 This truck was donated to Hudson Fire District in 2010.


Apparatus

Engine

ondition: Excellent ileage: 10,987 Hours: 747

l/Platform

ondition: Excellent ileage: 9,157 Hours: 929.5

rear

A ondition: Good ileage: 23,215

Brush

300 0

ondition: Fair ileage: 18,016

2605 2007 Pierce Dash 4 X 4Seating Capacity: 6 Pump Capacity: 1,250Tank Capacity: 750 CM

2616 2004 Pierce Dash AeriaSeating Capacity: 6 Pump Capacity: 2,000Tank Capacity: 300 CM

2620 1999 Freightliner FL‐70 Rescue Seating Capacity: 3 +

/APump Capacity: NTank Capacity: N/CM

2621 1990 Chevrolet 3500Seating Capacity: 2 Pump Capacity: Tank Capacity: 35CM

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Apparatus

d

0 0

ileage: 28,634

Series Brush

300 0


h

ileage: 4,210

der

N/A ,000


2622 2002 Ford F‐550 SquaSeating Capacity: 2 Pump Capacity: 50Tank Capacity: 40ondition: Good C

M

2630 1990 Chevrolet 3500Seating Capacity: 2 Pump Capacity: Tank Capacity: 35CM

2631 2005 Ford F‐450 BrusSeating Capacity: 4 Pump Capacity: 500

00 Tank Capacity: 4ondition: ExcellentC

M

2640 1983 Chevrolet C‐70 TenSeating Capacity: 2 Pump Capacity: Tank Capacity: 2CM

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Apparatus

ercial Tender

/A 00

ileage: 5,694

N/A 0


mercial

/A 00

ileage: 4,082

iler Trailer

A

N/A Condition: Excellent Mileage: N/A

2643 2006 Kenworth ComTender Seating Capacity: 2 Pump Capacity: N

,0Tank Capacity: 3ondition: GoodC

M

Special Operations Tra2007 Interstate CargoSeating Capacity: N/Pump Capacity: N/A Tank Capacity:

2641 2002 Kenworth CommSeating Capacity: 2 Pump Capacity: N

,0Tank Capacity: 3ondition: GoodC

M

2642 1984 International CommercialTender Seating Capacity: 2 Pump Capacity: Tank Capacity: 3,00CM

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Additional Apparatus

condition.

Good condition.

low.

tank.

Trailer‐Carries the boat, water rescue, and other specialized rescue equipment.

2650‐2003 GMC Yukon, 41,757 miles, Good condition. 2651‐2002 Chevrolet Tahoe, 84,434 miles, Good condition. 2652‐2004 Chevrolet Tahoe, 46,279 miles, Excellent condition. 2654‐2000 Chevrolet Suburban, 55,905 miles, Good condition 2655‐2003 Chevrolet S‐10, 35,724 miles, Excellent condition. 2656‐2005 Chevrolet 1500, 19,323 miles, Excellent condition. 2657‐1988 Chevrolet 1500 Snow Plow, 76,264 miles, Poor 2658‐2003 Ford F 350, 35,403 miles, 2005‐Yamaha ATV with snow p 1930‐ Ford Model A, Antique. Foam Trailer‐Carries a 300 pound dry chemical extinguisher and foam nozzle/100 gallon Rescue

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FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAMS

The Fort Lupton Fire Protection District believes that Fire Prevention Programs are an integrpart of preventing fire related deaths and injuries in our community. Therefore, we punot only responding to th

al t effort in

e emergencies but also preventing them. Fire Prevention Services Captain Greg McGinn is responsible for fire prevention and enforcement of the 2003 International Fire Code.

CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY

Car seats nation. Inspections are also available by appointment Monday through Friday

In 2010, there were 27 child safe ucted by Certified Technicians.

Car Seat Safety InspectionFREE car seat inspection by a certified car passenger safety technician.

are available for a do

Call (303) 857‐4603

ty seat installations cond

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

In 2010, due to budget limitations by the school district, fire safety education classes for the Second grade classes from Twombly and Butler Elementary Schools were provided at the chools. This included a fire prevention class that includes viewing a video, demonstration of

equipment from firefighters. The students will learn how to be fire safe at home ans fire d Freddie the Fire Truck will talk to the students about fire safety. Each student will receive a

In 2010, 925 third and fourth grade students at Twombly and Butler Elementary attended a fire prevention program a g Fire Prevention Week.

plastic fire helmet and materials to take home to go over fire safe habits at home.

t each school durin

SCHOOL DISTRICT

The firefighters ensure that fire evacuation, lockdown, and tornado drills on a monthly basis at all schools. In 2010, firefighters assisted with traininthroughout the year g for all schools in a

secondary evacuation site in case of a need for e evacuation from the school facility. A

Staff also presents various type fire prevention programs to a range of students as requested during the year.

immediattabletop mock incident is scheduled for January 2011

school

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FOR AGING ADULTS

ses for Aging Adults and events to educate them on how to be fire safeProvide clas in their homes. The Fort Lupton Fire Protection Distric offers smoke detectors and carbon monoxide

dete ed. t

ctors with installation at no charge for those families in ne

SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR PROGRAM

The Ft. Lupton Fire Protection District offers smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors

In 2010, there were 14 smoke detectors and 1 carbon monoxide distributed to homes that did not have or that had a smoke ector that was not functioning.

RURAL ADDRESS SIGNS

with installation at no charge for those families who cannot afford to purchase them. 4

or carbon monoxide det

The Ft. Lupto s to anyone within the Fire District for $8.00 each. These signs are 6” x 18” double side 100% aluminum.

They will aid us in quickl ing any emergency.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

n Fire Protection District offers emergency 911 reflective address sign

y locating addresses dur

T Fort Lupton Police D erials conduct fire prevention and equipment d we distributed fire prevention

materials to over 450 citizens at this event.

he Ft. Lupton Fire Protection District participates in the annual event organized by theepartment. We hand out fire prevention mat

emonstrations. In 2010,

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BUSINESS COMMUNITY

We offer fire extinguisher classes for employees. Handle the Knox Box requirements for residences and businesses.

Coordinate fire sprinkler and fire alarm pre‐plans and complete all final inspections. Complete all general inspections of new nd current businesses with firefighters.

The fire dis nnually. In 2010, there were 900 inspections and re inspections of businesses within the district

to Fire Code.

aThe Fort Lupton Fire Protection District has adopted the 2003 International Fire Code.

trict has 479 occupancies that we are responsible to inspect a

ensure compliance with the 2003 International

JUVENILE FIRE SETTER PREVENTION PROGRAM

Complete juvenile fire setter risk sur dered fire setters and their families. veys for court or

BURN PERMITS

We issue Weld County burn permits, valid for two weeks, for areas outside the city limititems for burning are weeds and sm

s of Fort Lupton. The approved all branches (less than 1 inch in diameter). There is no charge for this service. Items that cannot be burned include trash,

plast etc. ics, furniture, woodpiles,

FIRE WORKS PROGRAM

Coordinate the City’s Annual Fire Works show. Regulate and handle all permits fo lr sales of lega fireworks outside the city limits.

GUN LOCKS

To increase gun s are provided. safety, free gunlock

STATION TOURS

Station tour information and scheduling please call 303‐857‐4603.

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TAX REVENUE FORMATIONIN

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ing of personnel needed r adequate fire protection and safe operations for fire personnel.

s were reduced by $395,026.37 in 2011. Another ecrease in revenues is anticipated in 2012.

d

ed, we continue to provide a high level of service while

ollecting lower tax revenue.

The Fort Lupton Fire Protection District is a Special District and collects tax revenues based upon a mill levy of the assessed value of property within the borders of the fire protection district. Periodically, the residents of each fire protection district vote to approve or deny mlevy increases during regularly scheduled elections. These requests for increases, although infrequent, assist the District in the purchasing of equipment and hirfo The annual budget for the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District in 2011 is $1,359,770.66, the assessed valuation is $222,876,650.00, and the current mill levy is 6.101 for general operating expenses. There is also a bond, which was approved by the voters in 2002 for the construction of Station 2, which equals 2.380 mills. This bond is scheduled to be repaid in 2022 and that mill levy will no longer be collected. In 2010, the Budget for the district was $1,754,797.03 and the assessed valuation was $287,114,980.00. The assessed valuation decreased by $64,238,330.00 from 2010 to 2011 and the District’s revenued The Fort Lupton Fire Protection District would like to thank the taxpayers for their continued support of the Fire Department. The residents of the fire district have always been supportiveof the fire department and our mission. Below you will find a comparison of the taxes leviewith surrounding districts in Weld County. This information shows that by comparison todistrict size and services providc

3.552 3.803

5.764 6.1017.194

9 9.517

11.36 11.747

13.774

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2

4

6

8

10

12

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2010 Mill Levy Comparison by DistrictInformation provided by Weld County Assessors Office.

2010 Mill Levy


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2010 List of Accomplishments

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Chief Phil Tiffany completes the “Courage to Be Safe” Train the Trainer Course.

January 1, 2010‐Fire Chief Phil Tiffany completes the Executive Fire O(EFOP) at the National Fire Academy.

January 6, 2010‐ Congresswoman Betsy Markey visits Fire Station 2. January 7, 2010‐ Firefighter John McWilliams retires with 17 years of service. January 15, 2010‐ Welcomed Vestas to the community at Chamber of Commerce community breakfast.

January 22, 2010‐ Fire Chief Phil Tiffany receives the Chamber of Commerce PresidAward for Community Service.

January 22, 2010‐Two Volunteer Recruitment videos posted on You Tube to aid in recruitment efforts.

February 1, 2010‐ Successfully merged the Fire District and the Fire Department into one entity operating under the scope of the Fort Lupton Fire protection District.

February 2010‐Developed Facebook® Page for the Fort Lupton Fire Protection Districtassist in delivering the Life Safety Message of the District and to aid in recruitmefforts of Volunteers.

February 20, 2010‐Hogelin Memorial Award presented to Dort Mintle for her contributions to the community.

February 20, 2010‐Adam I Volunteer Firefighter Award presented to Firefighter MGrajeda

February 20, 2010‐ Firefighter Chris Cross selected as the Employee of the Year. February 26, 2010‐ Two members participated in Air Life Denver helicopter educatand ride along program.

February 2010‐Fire Department community participation in the rec center men’s basketball recreation league.

March 9, 2010‐ Fire Chief Phil Tiffany receives Chief Fire Officer Designation (CFcredential from the Center for Public Safety Excellence.

March 11, 2010‐ Training Coordinator Taw Tamlin held a showing of the video documentary “Fort Lupton Fire” for the active and retired members of the department.

April 2010‐Trained Staff in the operation of the Mobile Data Computers (MDTseven departmental apparatus.

April 10, 2010‐Stand By for Hudson Fire during their annual awards banquet. April 19, 2010‐Participated in a child safety seat inspection checkpoinLupton Recreation Center.

April 20, 2010‐Captain Joe Arambula retires with 10 years of service. April 24, 2010‐Participated in the 9 Health Fair. May 1, 2010‐Community Open House and Showing of the Documentary “Fort Lupton Fire”.

xande May 4, 2010‐District Board Election retained two Directors, Gordon AlePatton and two new Directors, Mark Grajeda and Arlen Engbarth appointed.

May 7, 2010‐Firefighter Mark Grajeda retires with 20 years of service. May 11, 2010‐Fire


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2010 Accomplishments May 12, 2010 Elementary.

‐Public Education Presentation to 60 Kindergarten students at Southeast

s.

king h Cooperative Service and Deployment, Master Planning, and

2010‐Donated Engine 2604, a 1981 Grumman Firecat to Hudson Fire Protection

l Assistance to Firefighter’s Grant for $560,000.00 for

mers.

e in conjunction

Everyone Goes Home 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives

nd Mineral Impact Grant through DOLA for

of swift water trailer for transportation of boat and

ttended the 50th Anniversary of Purifoy Chevrolet and displayed the

istrict computer network.

nated the funds am.

ters completed Swift Water Rescue Training with

McPherson.

er of Commerce Meeting and showed the

dignitaries for a tour of the Fort Lupton Readiness Center which is under construction.

May 20, 2010‐Replaced 12 sets of fire protection gear for existing member May 21, 2010‐Replaced the pump on Brush Truck 2630 with a new pump. May 22, 2010‐ESCi presented a seminar at the Fort Lupton Fire Training Center: Mathe Pieces Fit througStandards of Cover.

May 27, 2010‐Promoted Firefighter Michael Dittman to Shift Captain. May 27, District. May 29, 2010‐Applied for a Federa the replacement of a fire engine.

June 5, 2010‐Purchased six sets of water rescue equipment to outfit rescue swim June 5, 2010‐Purchased six additional fully encapsulated Level A Haz Mat suits. June 5, 2010‐Added three new Volunteer Firefighters to the roster. June 16, 2010‐Participated in the Northern Colorado Radiological Exercis with several other agencies and Union Colony Fire Authority in Greeley. June 22, 2010‐Completed the Training for 30 firefighters. June 24, 2010‐Applied for an Energy a $200,000.00 to replace a fire engine. July 1, 2010‐Completed fabrication water rescue equipment.

July 4, 2010‐Presented the annual Fireworks Show for the community. July 10, 2010‐A Ladder Truck.

July 12, 2010‐Upgraded computer server for the Fire D July 12, 2010‐Replaced three computer workstations. July 17, 2010‐Attended the 1st Anniversary of Fat Brother’s. They do from the hot dog eating contest to the Child Safety Seat Progr

July 20, 2010‐ Lieutenant Chris Ceretto promoted to Captain. July 23, 24, and 25, 2010‐13 Firefigh Greater Brighton Fire Department. July 26, 2010‐Battled a 3200 to n Hay Fire on CR 19 for 18 hours. Eleven other fire agencies provided assistance.

July 27, 2010‐Funeral for Past Chief and Past District Board President Don August 3, 2010‐Participated in the National Night Out Community event. August 11, 2010‐Hosted the Chamb documentary “Fort Lupton Fire…”

August 14, 2010‐Tested 9,000 feet of fire hose for SUNCOR Refinery. August 18, 2010‐two Blackhawk Helicopters land at Station 2 with several State


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2010 Accomplishments August 28, 2010‐Training Coordinator Taw Tamlin hosts a Fire Academy with from Fort Lupton, Mountain View Fire, and Hudson Fire Protection Districts.

September 1, 2010‐Began additional internal auditing of journals, payroll, fund balances, and oth

10 trainees

er accounting procedures as recommended in the annual audit of the fire district

er 1, 2010‐Attended the “topping off” ceremony at the Fort Lupton Readiness

nnon in Honor of Dick Stalcup at the season opening

Fill the Boot Campaign

I Engine and Crew of 6 deployed to help at the Four Mile

Denver to honor those

ter Chris Cross recognized in the Fort Lupton Press for

the National Fire Academy in

ber 22, 2010‐Received three radiological air testing devices as part of a regional

e safety in our schools.

ed in regional haz mat exercise with Frederick Firestone

edule. The on duty firefighters will work 48 hours

aul Roberts of the Beverly, Massachusetts Fire Department

2 staff members at Twombly and Butler Elementary Schools Pre

October 5, 2010‐Flu shots provided for employees and volunteers on site.

books. Septemb Center. September 3, 2010‐Fired the ca football game against Arvada. September 6, 2010‐Captain Mike Dittman organized the MDA and the department members collected $7400.00 for MDA. September 7, 2010‐Type Canyon Fire in Boulder.

September 10, 2010‐All apparatus washed and waxed for the Trapper Days Parade. September 11, 2010‐Participated in the Annual Trapper Days Parade. September 11, 2010‐Attended the Firefighter appreciation Rockies Baseball Game. September 11, 2010‐Eight firefighters from Fort Lupton participated in the September 11 Memorial Stair Climb of 110 stories at the Qwest building in who lost their lives in the twin towers on September 11, 2001. September 15, 2010‐Firefigh announcing football games.

September 17, 2010‐Participated in the Homecoming Parade and Football Game.September 19, 2010‐Captain Greg McGinn attends Emmitsburg, Maryland for two weeks of training. Septem grant. September 29, 2010‐Completed secondary site emergency evacuations of all public schools in the Fort Lupton Community as part of a plan to improv

September 29, 2010‐Don Patton retires with 22 years of service. September 30, 2010‐Participat Fire Protection District. October 2010‐Approved the 48/96 sch on duty and then be off for 96 hours.

October 3, 2010‐Fire Chief Phil Tiffany was selected and participated in the National Fallen Firefighter 2010 Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland as a Family Escort for the family of Firefighter Pwho died in the line of duty.

October 4 through October 8, 2010 Captain Greg McGinn completed Fire Prevention Week for 893 kids and 3K through Third Grade.

October 5, 2010‐Firefighter Walt Adams promoted to Lieutenant.


2010 Accomplishments October 15, 2010‐ New 2602, and Brush 2630

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tires purchased for two Command Units, Engine 2601, Engine

2010‐Presentation at Weld Central Junior High School on the Fourmile

curbs repaired at Station 2. All parking lot striping repainted and

the American Flag on both

o was killed in the line of duty in Evans on November 23, 2010

drill for

and by for Frederick Firestone Fire Protection District for their

rty organized by the Officers

10‐Firefighter Kenny Rosales passes his State of Colorado Fire

00 in cuts from the previous year’s budget with little impact on service

l calls for the year was 992, the second highest total recorded in District history.

October 28, 2010‐New trash dumpster enclosure constructed at Station 2. November 1, 2010‐Fourteen firefighters between the ages of 40 and 45 completed physicals as part of the ongoing Health and Wellness Program for the fire district. November 4, Canyon Fire.

November 8, 2010‐Concrete replaced at Station 1 outside of the north bay door and front of building. All parking lots sealed.

November 16, 2010‐New Fire District Badge as designed by Captains Chris Ceretto and Shaun Austin was unveiled that depicts an eagle flanked by sides and a detailed center emblem based upon your rank.

November 29, 2010‐Firefighters attended the Memorial for Weld County Sheriff’s Deputy Sam Brownlee, whwhile arresting a fugitive. December 2010‐Sch eduled joint participation in a table top mock emergencythe School District. December 3, 2010‐Conditional offer to nine new Volunteer Firefighters. December 7, 2010‐ Firefighter Staughton McCann passes his ICC Fire Inspector I test. December 10, 2010‐St annual holiday party. December 14, 2010‐Annual Fire Department Christmas Pa and their spouses for the families of the fire department. December 28, 20 Instructor I test.

December 30, 2010‐Added 9 new recruit Volunteer Firefighters to the Roster. December 30, 2010‐Successfully managed and approved a budget that included $397,000.delivery.

December 31, 2010‐The tota


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Mission Statement

T O PROVIDE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TO THOSE IN A TIME OFNEED WITH A SENSE O E, AND COMPASSION F INTEGRITY, PRID

FOR WELL BEING.

Firefighter Code of Ethics

As a firefighter, my fundamental du by safeguarding lives and property ty is to serve humankind from the ravages of fire.

As a prof . When essional, I am on‐call for some of the most difficult and trying circumstancesdisaster strikes, I will do my duty to aid the victim and rescue the helpless.

I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, develop self‐restraint, and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in bo ry in obeying the laws th my personal and official life, I will be exempla

of the land and regulations of my Department.

I will never act officiously or permit person or animosities to influence my al feeling, prejudices,decisions.

I r ecognize my position as one of public trust and understand as such that I am looked upon asan individu dards and al of high moral character I will constantly strive to live by these stan

ideals, dedicating myself to my chosen profession … fire protection.


Contact Information

Fort Lu istrict

303‐ fice

EMERGENCY CALL 911

[email protected]

pton Fire Protection D1121 Denver Avenue Fort Lupton, CO 80621 857‐4603 District Of303‐857‐ 619 Fax

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Fire Chief Phil Tiffany

Web Site: http://www.fortluptonfire.org/

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Historical group photo of fire department members at Station 1, 1970’s.

Wildland Crew at the Boulder Fourmile Canyon Fire, September 7, 2010.

http://www.fortluptonfire.org/

Fort Lupton Fire Protection District Annual Report Lupton Fire Protection District Annual Report 2010 Page 2 I am very pleased to submit to the Board of Directors and the Community

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