Potential for heavy rain on Tuesday and Wednesday with risk of flooding

Jefferson County Emergency Management is working with the National Weather Service. They are indicating the possibility exists tomorrow into Wednesday for very heavy rain in the ICFPD area. Here are some of the details from the NWS:

1. The air moisture will be in the 99th percentile tomorrow into Wednesday meaning there is ample moisture in the atmosphere.

2. We will experience upslope flow. We all know upslope means heavy snow in the winter and this time of year it triggers heavy rain.

3. Most areas in Jefferson County can anticipate at least 1 - 2 inches of rainfall starting late tomorrow morning or early afternoon and lasting 30 to 36 > hours.

4. Isolated storms will be capable of producing rainfall rates of 2-3 inches per hour for a period of one or two hours.

Have you prepared for potential flooding?  Are you ready to evacuate if needed?

ICFPD to celebrate 60 years of service to the community

Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District celebrates 60 years of service to the community this year.  ICFPD was formed in 1954 and provides structural fire protection, wildland fire suppression, and Emergency Medical Services to our community.  With over 50 volunteer firefighters, EMTs and paramedics we serve approximately 52 square miles of unincorporated Jefferson County.

Please join us for a 60th Anniversary Celebration at the ICFPD Community Open House from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon on Saturday September 20.  The Open House will be held at ICFPD station one, 7939 South Turkey Creek Road in Morrison.  Firefighting demonstrations, ambulance tours, ideas on wildfire mitigation to improve home safety and equipment demonstrations.  Please join us!

Community Open House Saturday September 20

Please join us for the ICFPD Community Open House from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon on Saturday September 20.  The Open House will be held at ICFPD station one, 7939 South Turkey Creek Road in Morrison.  Firefighting demonstrations, ambulance tours, ideas on wildfire mitigation to improve home safety and equipment demonstrations.  Please join us!

Former Fire Chief to be sentenced August 1

The sentencing on three felonies for former fire chief Dave MacBean will be held August 1, 2014 at 1:00 PM. Sentencing will be held in courtroom 4-F of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Citizens and taxpayers, victims of these felony thefts, can choose to submit a Victim Impact Statement to the judge prior to sentencing. The Victim Impact Statement can include your thoughts on the impact of the crimes on the community, you, and the Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District. You can send your Victim Impact Statement to: The Honorable Jeffrey R Pilkington 1st Judicial District Judge 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden CO 80401 You can also appear at the sentencing and you can elect to speak at sentencing. Sentencing will be held Friday August 1, 2014 at 1:00 PM in courtroom 4-F.

ICFPD responding to High Grade Road

ICFPD responding to High Grade Road on report of car off road

Slash Collection - Recycle your Slash August 9 and 10

Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District will host a slash collection on August 9 and 10.  The slash collection will be held at ICFPD Station 3, 8445 South Highway 285, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM each day.  This is a cooperative effort between ICFPD and Jefferson County.  Slash collection is an ideal time to work on wildfire mitigation for your property, reducing the fuel load around your home.  The fee schedule:

Small Pickup- Bed High $5.00

Small Pickup - Cab High $8.00

Small Pickup - Above Cab $10.00

Large Pickup - Bed High $8.00

Large Pickup - Cab High $10.00

Large Pickup - Above Cab $12.00

Trailer - Single Axle - $10.00

Trailer - Double Axle $15.00

Dump Truck - Cab High $20.00

Dump Truck - Above Cab $25.00

Only woody slash, pine needles or leafy material is accepted.  No building materials, roots, rocks, metal, dirt, plastics or any tree limbs or tree trunks greater than 8 inches in diameter is accepted.  For more information you can call Jefferson County at 303-271-4900.  Inter-Canyon firefighters will be on hand to direct traffic and assist you with unloading.  A great way to reduce the wildfire risks in our community.

ICFPD Firefighter Rookie Academy Begins August 2

ICFPD Firefighter Rookie Academy begins August 2, 2014.  Your rookie year as a volunteer firefighter or EMS provider with Inter-Canyon is very busy.  We have several ways you can serve the Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District:

1.  District residents and those who live within one air mile serve as In-District firefighters and EMS providers.  You are required to meet all educational requirements and respond to a minimum of 15% of calls, which average 350 per year.

2.  Volunteers who live outside the district can serve as Out-of-District firefighters and EMS providers.  You are required to meet all educational requirements and serve at station one for a minimum of 24 hours per month.

There are two roles from which you can select while serving ICFPD.  All of the training listed is provided to our volunteers at no charge.

1.  Firefighter - requires the following certifications:

Colorado Firefighter I or II
Wildland Firefighter II or higher
Hazardous Materials Operations or higher
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate, or Paramedic

2.  EMS and Firefighter Support

Completion of ICFPD firefighting safety
Hazardous Materials Awareness
EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate, or Paramedic

For an application call our offices at 303-697-4413.  For more information visit our website: www.intercanyonfire.org