We use the acronym WE ARE ACFR to list our organizational values, which are: Wellness, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Attitude, Communication, Family and Recognition. To learn more about our values, click here.
Application for Absentee ballot for the regular election to be conducted on May 2nd, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (April 25, 2023).
Our crews were recently called to an ice rescue call at Baker Reservoir involving a dog. A 155-pound Saint Bernard named Mumford had gone out onto the ice and fallen into the water. One of Engine 12’s crew members went out onto the ice and pulled Mumford out of the water and brought him safely back to shore to his owner.
Mumford’s owner did the exact right thing by calling 911, staying on the shore, and giving the dispatcher their exact location. Because of those actions, this was a happy ending to a scary situation.
Please remember these tips to stay safe when it comes to ice:
Lithium-Ion batteries are everywhere. In phones, children’s toys, in e-bikes, and even the equipment where we work. If they are not properly cared for, stored, or disposed of, there can be serious and dire consequences. Denver7 reported on a story that affected us right here at ACFR.
There are valuable lessons and takeaways from this story in regard to keeping you and your family safe!
All of our crews have completed our annual ice rescue training just off of 64th and Pecos. This year’s scenario involved a dog going out on the ice, his owner following the dog on the ice, and then falling in. While our firefighters are highly trained in this area, the takeaway is never to go out on the ice. Call 911 immediately and let trained personnel take care of the rescue!
In our latest helmet cam feature, our firefighters battle structure fires and conduct unique trainings for our crew. It also includes probably the most exciting helmet cam footage you’ll ever see! You have to watch to find out what it is.
2022 was quite a year for ACFR. Our firefighters ran 12,103 overall calls in 2022, which is up 20% from 2021, and up 43% over the past five years! Our EMS calls were up 21% from 2021, and 40% over the past five years as well. 2022 was a busy year, filled with every kind of call you can imagine, training of all types, and being part of the community we serve. This video shows just a glimpse of the year that was….
We recently created a recruitment video for prospective members to learn about our department, however, we also wanted to introduce to our citizens the men and women who work hard to serve their community. Take a look!
Listen to the latest episode of The Fire Life by clicking below or jump on over to the Podcasts page for all past episodes!
Our “Cooking with ACFR” series continues as we stop by Station 13 and check in with the B shift crew. While we have some amazing cooks here at ACFR, Firefighter Ben Ramos and his crew explain its not just about the meal, it’s also about “crew-nity.” What in the heck is crew-nity? You’ll have to watch to find out…
If you would like to learn more about what Adams County Fire rescue is all about, please watch our recruitment video.
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Crews responded at 7:47am this morning to a motor vehicle crash at northbound I-25 at the I-76 exit. The accident is blocking lanes 1-4. Expect delays through the next hour as crews are cleaning up fluids and debris on the highway.
Crews responding to a structure fire at West Hawthorne Place and Federal Blvd at 2:05pm. Fire started in a camper on the left side of the home and spread to the back of the home. There are no injuries, however the fire is still active. @WestyFire assisting.
Last night crews responded to a tractor-trailer vehicle fire on I-76 EB near Federal. Our fire investigator determined the truck overheated, causing heavy fire damage to the tractor and spreading into the trailer. Fortunately, the driver was not injured. Yes, those are lemons...
Today we celebrate International Women's Day in the fire service. While all of our women and men have different interests in life, they all share the same love for what they do. Serving their community as firefighters!
Station 13 had some special guests. Two sisters who live in our district, one a Girl Scout, and one a Brownie, stopped by to sell our crew cookies. We bought all of the cookies we could get our hands on, but we also gave the girls a tour of the engine and the medic unit. Win-win!
