Evergreen Fire/Rescue
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Protecting lives and property in Evergreen, Colorado. Call 911 in case of emergency.
Evergreen, CO
Joined May 2011
Today’s EFR had a “patient” on the Maxwell Falls trail who was exhausted and most likely dehydrated. About 5 1/2 years old, 120lbs and a fluffy Great Pyrenees named Kate. Good thing Kato’s humans reached out for assistance as they were about 1 mile away from the trail head.
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Earlier this evening (Feb. 17), our firefighters rescued an elk after it broke through ice on a pond near Timbervale Drive. Human witnesses did the right thing and called 911.
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#ElephantButteFire - some good news - no injuries and no structures lost/damaged. Thank you neighboring agencies & @jeffcosheriffco for the help!
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Moisture is great - minus the lightning which hit this tree. EFR hiked in; used 500’ of hose with water to knock down the flames; and scrape a line around the tree (Mother Nature kinda was helping but we wanted to be sure). Remember call 911 if you see flames or smoke!
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EFR is back on the #ElephantButteFire. Plan: Get crews on hot spots along with air support. Engines will be in place to protect homes. Goal: Really attack it today as warmer weather is on tap for later in week. Thank you neighboring agencies & @jeffcosheriffco for the help!
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Thank you for calls regarding smoke coming from the #ElephantButteFire area; fire is NOT out but 60% contained. We are still working on the fire & will be for several days; smoke & small flare-ups will be seen. Please watch out for firefighters when traveling back home!
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EFR and @ElkCreekFire hiked in to put out an unattended campfire this morning. Please remember many of the parks are CLOSED in Evergreen. And there is a FIRE BAN. Thanks to those who called 911 to report it!
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The #ElephantButteFire is 92% contained. YES - smoke will be coming from the mountain throughout the next few days. Please stay out of the area as crews will do another hard day of work tomorrow to get the smoldering spots.
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EFR is please to share that the #ElephantButteFire is 100% controlled and contained. We will continue to monitor for flames and smoke.
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Thank you to the nice (and smart) lady who called 911 about a deer thru the ice. EFR suited up and helped this little guy get back to shore. Please be very careful around creeks, ponds and lakes as the ice is thin!
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And yes the helicopters are back to support efforts on #ElephantButteFire Thank you neighboring agencies & @jeffcosheriffco for the help!
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EFR responded to the #QuarryFire last night (7/30) and this morning (7/31). We have resources ready for the #StoneCanyonFire if needed and we’re doing another crew swap for CA. Remember, we verify we have plenty of resources at home before assisting others in their times of need.
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Safe travels to E183 and our 6 person crew heading west to help @CAL_FIRE on the #CaldorFire
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Ice is thick in some places, thin in others. We can learn from this elk’s experience: Stay Off the Ice. If you see someone fall in, call 911 like these neighbors did.
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This evening we welcomed Firefighter Cheryl Denbow back to active service. She was cleared for service by her doctors after battling breast cancer. Her return this month is extra special because January is national Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month.
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It's time for the annual rut when elk, deer, and moose lose their minds to instinctual courtship rituals. Elk may gather in meadows closer to neighborhoods, but don't be fooled into thinking you can approach them. Observe these rituals from a safe distance to prevent injuries.
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Good news! Fire is contained and crews are working on mop-up. Thank you @jeffcosheriffco @ClearCreekSO @FireFoothills @GFR_co @IndianHillsFire @JeffcoOpenSpace @jeffcom911co and Clear Creek Fire Authority.
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Our hearts go out to @boulderpolice, the families of those lost, and the Boulder community tonight. #Firstresponderfamliy
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Welcome home to the EFR crew who took an engine to #LakeChristineFire. The team did strong work with hand tools, saws and hose line as part of a structure protection taskforce. Honored to help our mountain neighbor protect their community and glad to get home safely!
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EFR already has responded to 11 “electrical hazard” incidents caused by this wind event. Branches and entire trees are wreaking havoc with the electrical grid. Residents are doing the right thing by reporting these hazards to 911. #VolunteerinYourCommunity #volunteerfirefighter
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EFR firefighters & MOD will assume responsibility from the Type 4 IC Paul Amundson tonight for the #ElephantButteFire. Please know isolated smoking stumps & hot spots will occur; EFR will walk the fire line for several days to ensure containment. THANK YOU all for the support!
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Firefighters have extinguished the house fire in the 6500 Blk of Highway 73. Overhaul is underway. No injuries reported. Great assistance from @ElkCreekFire @IndianHillsFire @jeffcom911co @jeffcosheriffco @jeffcooem
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If you have an injured or dead animal on your property, call *277. Use this number if you strike an animal with your vehicle (but it limps away) or if you see an animal in trouble. Also use that number if you see a vehicle pushing or nudging animals on a roadway. That's illegal.
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EFR honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice today by hiking Bergen Peak – approximately 1,300 feet of elevation gain which is close to the same height of the Twin Towers in NYC (110 floors at 12 feet per floor=1,200 feet). #Neverforget #alwaysremember #September11
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For those individuals camping on Elephant Butte last night and having a campfire, PLEASE remember there is still a Stage 2 Fire Ban. That means you will have to enjoy your S’mores without toasted marshmallows. Thank you to the concerned citizen who called 911.
Temporary Stage 2 Fire Ban Implemented in Jefferson County. Sheriff Shrader Enacts Ban as of noon today, July 9, in Effort to Prevent Wildfires #JeffCo Details:
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EFR was patrolling the #ElephantButteFire tonight & met a random hiker just “checking it out.” PLEASE avoid this area as it is dangerous with unstable trees, very steep/rocky terrain & holes hidden under ash. It will not be fun or easy to get an injured person off the burn area!
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EFR was alerted to a hot tub & deck on fire. An EFR firefighter lives in the neighborhood & quickly began using the garden hose. About 15 firefighters & 8 fire trucks arrived to fully extinguish it. Good news - no injuries; no threat to the house; & no potential of a wildfire.
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#CieloFire is 100% contained/controlled at 1 acre. Resident was transported with minor injuries - great job @jeffcosheriffco deputies for pulling him out of burn area. TY for the help Foothills, Indian Hills, Genesee, Elk Creek, DFPC, Arapahoe Nat. Forest, & Fish/Wildlife game.
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Mother Nature and a bunch of hard work from firefighters has the #ElephantButteFire at 80% containment as of 1800 today. Crews will be back working the burn area tomorrow; you may still see smoke. Thank you for the support!
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EFR responded late last night to a shed on fire and a small 30x80’ grass fire near 27000 Hwy 74. With the help of @jeffcosheriffco, 7 fire trucks and 20 firefighters, it was quickly contained and put out.
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EFR squads patrolled and monitored the #ElephantButteFire today. NOTE: You may see smoking stumps in the interior/black of the fire. Don’t be alarmed as it is normal and will occur for several days. But if you seee flames or a smoke column? Call 911 and EFR will check it out!
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Fire is 100% contained and was caused by lightning. Thanks to all of our partners who helped and the resident who called it in early! #EagleRiverFire
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Thank you for coming to assist on the #ElephantButteFire!.
13 firefighters from the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland continue to support fire suppression efforts.
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Firefighters used a chainsaw to cut a chute through the ice and poles to move the elk into position for the rescue. The elk is cold; no humans were injured.
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EFR responded to 2,973 incidents last year! Thank you to the men and women who respond when needed. In 2022, the top call runners were (left to right) Chris Pace (858), Cheryl Denbow (792), and Lt. Clarissa Boggs-Blake (637 calls). Want to join EFR? Check our website.
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At approximately 2:40 pm (7/19), personnel from EFR, @JeffcoOpenSpace & Denver Mountain Parks responded to Bergen Peak Trail for an injured hiker. Because of the injury severity and extended evacuation time, Flight For Life Colorado was requested to meet crews in Elk Meadow.
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EFR is on scene for another elk who ignored warnings about thin ice. More updates to follow.
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A few minutes before noon on 7/4, our firefighters responded to a family on the Maxwell Falls Trail. Firefighters utilized their recent training to stabilize the patient’s injury for the pack-out. EFR paramedics, on-duty 24/7/365, took over care. Thank you @jeffcom911co.
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EFR is on scene of a working structure fire on Thimbleberry Lane. Smoke is visible across Evergreen. Please avoid the area to allow room for emergency vehicles. Updates will be posted here.
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Always glad to help our neighbors out @WestMetroFire #MorrisonRoadFire. This is a good reminder that it is always wildfire season in Colorado with these dry, windy and warm conditions. Please consider mitigating your property to help us help you!
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Regardless of what type of uniform is worn or if paid vs. volunteer, we all are trying to serve our communities. We bow our heads and hope you remember Deputy Parrish, his family & all @douglascountyco in your prayers. #douglascountysheriff #CopperCanyonOIS
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Life jackets saved at least two lives at Evergreen Lake today. Thank you @jeffcom911co @jeffcosheriffco @EvergreenRec for your assistance with an incident that could have been much worse.
Do you wear a life jacket when you paddle board? You'd be a lot cooler if you did.
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EFR, CSP and Jeffco working a 20 car MVA west bound I-70 at the 248. I-70 closed both directions
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EFR’s paramedics and firefighters have responded to multiple emergencies today (crashes, falls, illnesses) throughout the district. Some firefighters respond from Stations 1 or 2 where they’ve volunteered to stay during the storm; others respond from home.
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A strong smell of smoke is in our mountain community along with a haze from regional wildfires. Call 911 if you see a smoke column or flames. Please help us, help you by mitigating your property and have a plan plus a “go-bag” ready in case of an emergency in our district.
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Evergreen - drift smoke and fog are rolling into our area right now. If you see flames or a smoke column, please call 911. Here are examples of columns:
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Update: Fire has been contained and is in the mop up stage. Please continue to avoid the area for firefighters and emergency equipment.
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We also are grateful for our Maintenance Division for keeping our stations plowed and rescuing stuck vehicles, and our treasured paramedics and firefighters who responded to 22 emergencies in 52 hours of a storm that dumped 3-5 feet in our district. #COwx
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Fortunately, most of the electrical hazards today have been de-energized, but that wasn’t the case for this incident with Lt. Allen. #VolunteerinYourCommunity #VolunteerFirefighting #COwx
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Fire is around 1/10th of an acre currently. No structures are threatened, crews are working on containment and mop up; cause is under investigation. Thanks to help from @FireFoothills @ElkCreekFire @jeffcosheriffco @jeffcom911co #EagleRiverFire #EvergeeenCO
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Today EFR and the area mountain fire departments are proud to be dispatched out of @Jeffcom911, a consolidated 911 comm center. When an emergency arises - call 911. and Jeffcom will ensure emergency response is on the way!
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75 years ago, a group of community leaders formed the Evergreen Volunteer Fire Dept (EVFD). We at EFR celebrate our founders and all the men and women who have contributed to its success over these 75 years. Our commitment to our community will continue at least 75 more yrs.
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A fuel tanker has crashed on Kerr Gulch Road and leaked some of its cargo. The road will remain closed until the entire 8,300-gallon cargo can be secured. @WestMetroFire is responding with its HazMat Team. Please avoid the area to protect responders. Updates to follow.
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30+ firefighters from EFR,@FoothillsFire & @jeffcosheriffco got quick jump on 1/2 acre wildland fire. Cause: ashes improperly disposed.
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Yes, there is heavy drift smoke this morning from the western side of Colorado in our mountain community. If you see flames or a smoke column, call 911.
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Consider mitigating your property to give EFR a fighting chance to defend your home against a wildfire. Schedule the EFR fuels module to come chip your slash piles. We can even haul it away! Act now and learn more about pricing at:
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UPDATE:.Multiple crews are working a 1 acre wildfire. No structures threatened.
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Welcome to the EFR family! This Wildland Model 34 Fire Apparatus (Type 3) will help us protect our community and extend/deploy resources to neighboring departments when they have wildfires. We will have a ceremony to “officially “ share it with the community.
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To the individuals near Bergen Valley Elementary School who were lighting fireworks a few nights ago. a friendly reminder: . 1. Stage 2 fire ban in Jefferson & Clear Creek Counties = NO fireworks. 2. Fireworks can cause wildfires. Have a good day & remember to call 911. : )
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We are grateful for the service and leadership of all our emergency responders. Pictured here are EFR's Rookie of the Year Chris Pace, Firefighter of the Year Lt. Clarissa Boggs-Blake, and Officer of the Year Lt. Matt Beken. Congratulations and thank you for all that you do!
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What a storm! As we all continue digging out, we share gratitude for the agencies who assisted us: @jeffcom911co @jeffcosheriffco @ClearCreekSO @FireFoothills County & State Plow Drivers, Tow Truck Operators, @ColoradoDOT @csp_golden @XcelEnergyCO @CORECooperative CDFPC
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Enjoy the holiday weekend. please no fireworks in our mountain community.
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14 EFR firefighters & Forest Service are finishing up a 1/10 of an acre fire in Bergen Peak Wilderness area. 10 water bucket drops from FS chopper helped tremendously. Fire is out; still have a smoldering stump putting off smoke. EFR will monitor tonight/tomorrow.
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EFR is working a small Wildland Fire in the 31000 block of Upper Bear Creek Rd. Please avoid the area.
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EFR and Clear Creek Fire Authority are on scene of a small wildfire on the north side of I-70 between Floyd Hill and Beaver Brook.
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#ElephantButteFire is 75% contained. EFR & great partners at Arapaho, Roosevelt & Pikes San Isabel National Forests @usfsarp plus Pawnee National Grassland & other agencies are still working extremely hard in the burn area. Please watch for firefighters & trucks on the roads.
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And yes. there is always a danger of a wildfire in our mountain community. If you see smoke or flames, call 911. #Apexfire @GoldenCOFire
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Did you know EFR uses thermal imaging cameras (TIC) to find fires behind walls and find victims in smoky conditions. They also can pinpoint hazardous liquids because products have different temperatures. Each engine has a TIC and all firefighters are trained to use them.
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It’s been a long day for our community’s paramedics, volunteer firefighters, deputies, troopers, plow drivers, tow truck drivers, and others. We are grateful for each of them and their families who may have spent the day enjoying the storm like these silly kiddos.
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Always nice to have friends who can give you a lift when you need to get somewhere fast! Thank you @StAHospital Flight for Life team for assisting EFR on a motorcycle accident on 103/Witter Gulch.
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EFR proudly puts into service a new ambulance, 2018 Dodge 4500 with a rebuilt patient compartment box on the back. It features:.- Brighter/new LED lights for safety on the outside .- More safety restraints in the patient compartment including an integrated child car seat
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If you see an animal entangled in holiday lights (or lawn furniture or hammock), you can call *277 from your cell phone. This photo of a deer is courtesy of @CPW_NE. Animals who are on land and injured, stuck, or in need of immediate assistance are appropriate for *277.
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All our firefighters are trained for wildfires and some deploy statewide and even nationwide to assist others. In honor of National Wildland Firefighters Day we recognize all men & women who engage fire in vegetation and encourage you to do mitigation to help protect them.
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In honor of International Women's Day & National Women's History Month, we are recognizing some of the women who have served our community as firefighters and paramedics such as those in this photo. All of them are paving the way for the next generation of female firefighters.
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The men and women of Evergreen Fire/Rescue share our condolences with our sisters and brothers with @jeffcosheriffco and @cityoffountain for the deaths of their officers.
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Welcome to the EFR family Engine 183 & Support Van! Today’s roll-in ceremony is an honored tradition in the fire service. The engine is a Type 3 & for quick attacks on wildland fires. The van is for the Turnouts (EFR auxiliary team) to bring rehab & support during a large event.
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EFR quickly extinguished a house fire on Upper Bear Creek. Homeowners were able to evacuate but the home had significant damage. There was no extension to the surrounding trees or homes. Please avoid the 31000-32000 area of Upper Bear Creek Rd.
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In our community, the most wildlife-vehicle crashes occur on Evergreen Pkwy between Bergen Park and the Lake. Following speed limits and watching for crossing critters can help reduce the number and severity of vehicle #crashes with #wildlife. @CPW_NE @CSP_News @jeffcosheriffco
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Final Update: Hazardous materials incidents can take several hours; the crash on Kerr Gulch Road on 7/6 was no exception. However, the road is now open, the wrecked truck has been removed, and no additional fuel was released. Your patience and agency assistance made a difference.
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Welcome back, Citizen Fire Inspectors! We're starting this season with a nuanced issue. Can you spot it?
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EFR was able to help Clear Creek Fire this afternoon on a small wildfire off Hwy 6. EFR has been released as the fire has been contained and in mop-up.
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Honoring the EFR/mountain area fire departments’ 911 dispatchers. These are a few of the folks who answer your phone call during an emergency. Thank you for all that you do!
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Even 4-legged friends need help once in awhile! EFR rescued a horse stuck in the mud today. All safe and sound.
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Join us 3/7, from 4-7:30 p.m. at Troutdale Tavern in Evergreen, 30790 Stagecoach Blvd. The owner is graciously donating 70% of sales and 100% of tips to your Evergreen volunteer firefighters. We'll be there, too! EVFD (501c4) improves the experience of our members.
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Helping to honor a local firefighter who lost his battle with cancer. EFR was proud to help with @WestMetroFire
http://t.co/QLUbpvmaxM.
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From our perspective, the 2023 Dam Duck Derby was a success. The video shows 7,500 plastic ducks launching into the spillway basin for a race to the finish all under the watchful eyes of our swiftwater rescue team members. Thank you #DowntownEvergreen for letting us participate.
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Thank you to all of the First Responders out there! The dedicated men and women of EFR strive to keep our community safe. #NationalFirstRespondersDay
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Firefighters have extinguished the 20’ x 30’ wildfire in the 7600 Block of Peace Chance Trail. The cause was accidental. No injuries, no damage. Thank you @jeffcom911co @jeffcosheriffco
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We congratulate & thank Paramedic Tony Shepperdson for his 25 yrs of service in our community, Community Paramedic Annie Dorchak for her 15 yrs, and EMS Division Chief/Paramedic Dave Montesi for his 25 yrs. They are leaders in treatment, education, innovation, and risk reduction.
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Please be aware - EFR is working a wildfire in the Nob Hill and Industrial Way. Limited evacuations are occurring for those in the immediate area. Please avoid the area!
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Congratulations to our newest firefighters! We are proud of you for completing the academy and welcome you and your families to our family and community.
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Today is a great day to register for LookoutAlert to make sure you receive emergency notifications (Jefferson and Clear Creek Counties). If you see flames or a smoke column, Call 911, but don’t call to report a smoky haze that may be in our valleys for several more days.
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Update on fire on Upper Bear Creek Rd. All residents safe but major damage to the duplex. 25 firefighters/8 fire trucks protected the nearby homes/forest. Fire is under investigation. TY @jeffcosheriffco, @IndianHillsFire, @FireFoothills and @XcelEnergyCO for the assistance!
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EFR hiked into Three Sisters Park for a small fire. Hmm - no signs of mice playing with matches or down powerlines or recent lightning. AND we have Stage 1 fire restrictions. so wonder who/what could have started this!? This is could have been a disaster for our community.
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