Thanks to Retiring Fire Chief Randy Simpson

ICFPD would like to thank Fire Chief Randy Simpson for his service to the district and citizens. Randy Simpson has served as Chief for four years with honor, integrity and a clear sense of purpose. During his tenure as the last volunteer Fire Chief at ICFPD, the district has expanded volunteer training, opportunities for additional volunteers to serve the citizens of the district, and standards for certifications.

Enhancements to the district during his tenure as Fire Chief include:

1.  Increasing certification requirements for all firefighters to Colorado State Firefighter 1 and Hazardous Materials Operations level, improving both service quality and firefighter safety.
2.  All firefighters must now complete and maintain the Colorado State Emergency Medical Responder  certification.    Approximately 70% of ICFPD 911 responses are medical in nature, mirroring national statistics.  In addition, ICFPD has added additional EMTs and paramedics during this time.
3. Acceptance of the largest donation in ICFPD history - $220,000 for the purchase of a new ambulance to serve the eastern and southern areas of the district from the estate of Evelyne Nordheim.
4.  Increasing opportunities for volunteers who live outside the district.  This new program is building the base of volunteer responders.

Chief Simpson will retire December 31, 2015 as the first full-time Fire Chief for ICFPD, Skip Shirlaw, is sworn into office on January 1, 2016. Simpson plans to remain an active volunteer firefighter with ICFPD.

Thanks from all of the firefighters, EMTs and paramedics, the Board of Directors and staff of ICFPD.