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The old station, at the corner of Black Forest and Shoup, currently houses vehicles of the Pikes Peak Fire Fighters Association Rehab service. Those trucks must be able to leave at any moment.
When you see one of our ambulances or fire engines with all its lights on, please pull over to the right as far as you safely can. That simple step helps us quickly get to the people who need help, and keeps us all safer on the road.
Help us to help you! If you ever need an ambulance, one of these simple forms can save time and improve your care.
Our Notice of Privacy Practices describes the procedures our Ambulance Service uses to protect your health information, and explains your legal rights. It's easy to get a copy of Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District’sNotice of Privacy Practices.Click here to learn how
On Tuesday, May 8, an election was held to choose two Directors on the Black Forest Fire/Rescue Board. The official results of that election are:
Peter B. Burleson: 69
Richard McMorran: 98
Barbara Keller: 62
Bill Marchant: 78
The following three members of the five-member Board will continue their four-year terms: Edward Bracken, Preston Cooper, and Walter Seelye.
We thank all of you who donated excellent items for our garage sale on May 4-5, and those of you who came to buy those items. Because of your generous support, the Black Forest Fire/Rescue Members Association raised nearly $3,500 for its many projects.
The Members Association uses non-tax funds to benefit both the Black Forest community and fire department members. Association funds pay for prizes for the annual Easter Egg Hunt, uniform winter coats for fire department members, and equipment for public CPR and first aid education.
Low-cost CPR training is now offered at at 6:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, at Black Forest Station One - 11445 Teachout Road. To get the details, and sign up to learn this vital skill, just call the station during business hours: 495-4300.
A chainsaw is an important tool for forest management - but only if you can use it safely. This free class will teach you the basic skills for using a chainsaw to create survivable space around your property, and improve the health of your part of the forest.
Embers in fireplace/woodstove ashes can stay hot for many days - hot enough to start a fire if you put them into your trash, or outdoors on a scrap pile. Every winter, we respond to fire emergencies - both house fires and wildland fires - caused by ashes in the trash.
Here's the safest way to get rid of your ashes: Get a large metal bucket, and fill it part-way with water. Dump the ashes into the water, and stir. Don't worry if the ashes float - once they're in the water, they won't burn anything around them. A few days later, it'll safe to dump the bucket where you won't notice it.
Preparedness begins at home, and it's easier than you think to get started. For a wide range of helpful information, useful tips, and easy-to-follow guides, go to www.ReadyColorado.org