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.
It’s well known that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, but we know some type of cancer has in some way touched most of us. Adams County Fire Rescue would like to pay tribute to everyone who has beat cancer, and to those who lost their lives battling this disease…
In the latest episode of The Fire Life Podcast, Medic Dwight Killpack co hosts the podcast as we talk about some tips on how to get hired in the fire service. We sit down with Lt. Dave Carpenter about being a cadre in the 2020 North Area Fire Academy, and the goals he has for the recruits. And finally, have you ever heard a podcast that gets interrupted by an actual call? Now you will…
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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ACFR and @WestyFire recruits are wrapping up the final week of their academy. Currently, they are taking part in “a day in the life” of a fire fighter. Various scenarios were simulated for the recruits to practice what they’ve learned these past 12 weeks....
Crews responding to a structure fire in the 6500 block of Lowell Blvd just after 3am this morning. Home appears unoccupied. Fire is out. @WestyFire and Fire Investigators on scene as well. Fire is under investigation.
E11 and M11 responded tonight at 6:10pm to a car that hit the garage at a home at 8372 Tejon Street. The car took out a small portion of the wall. Heavy structural damage to home. There were no injuries.
6 members of our technical rescue team participated in a rope access certification hosted by Safety One. The certifications earned were SPRAT-1 and SPRAT-3. Take a look at this video to see just how challenging this training program was...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg9MwPCajPU&t=3s
In observance of Veteran’s Day, our administrative office will be closed today. We will resume normal business hours on Thursday. To those who have served, or are currently serving our country, thank you.
ACFR and Westminster Fire Department recruits are wrapping up the final week of the 2020 North Area Academy. Today and for much of tonight, they are taking part in “A day in the life” of a firefighter. It’s the final preparation for the recruits to get ready to go online after graduation later this week. The cadre and ACFR firefighters simulated various scenarios such as a vehicle fire, a motorcycle crash, and a T-bone crash for the recruits to practice what they have learned these past 12 weeks. The recruits graduate on Wednesday!
This past week the Adams County Fire Rescue Technical Rescue Team hosted a 5 day 50 hour advanced seminar focusing on the Arizona Vortex. The seminar was taught by Reed Thorne, owner of "Ropes that Rescue." The seminar was primarily held at ACFR Station 11 using the main conference room and the rope and confined space rescue prop, which focuses on interior industrial rescue. The other training venues were in Clear Creek Canyon, concentrating on high angle rescue in a wilderness setting. The last day was held at the Budweiser plant in Fort Collins, training on exterior industrial rescue. Participating agencies were ACFR, Poudre Fire Authority, Denver Fire Department and Golden Fire Department
Thanks for posting the pictures..amazing! Thank you for all you do!
This morning just after 3am, crews responded to a structure fire in the 6500 block of Lowell Blvd. Home was unoccupied and an abandoned residence. Fire was quickly put out with no injuries. Fire Investigation was on scene as well as Westminster Fire Department and Adams County Sheriff's Office, Colorado
E11, M11 and ACFR's Heavy Rescue trailer responded tonight to a vehicle versus structure call at approximately 6:00pm in the 8400 block of Tejon Street. Upon arrival, crews found a vehicle had driven thru structural members of the garage, requiring structural shoring. The ACFR technical rescue team shored up the damage to the residence. There were no injuries reported.
Six members of our Technical Rescue team recently participated in a rope access certification program hosted by Safety One. The certifications earned were SPRAT-1 and SPRAT-3. (SPRAT stands for Society of Profesional Rope Access Technicians.) This certification process is exceptionally unique because it is a nationally recognized certification and only a handful of fire departments in Colorado have certified rope access technicians. Take a look at this video to see just how challenging this training program was....
