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.
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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