Grandpa. Fire Chief (ret), Poudre Fire Authority. Principal Consultant at Raftelis.
Fort Collins, CO
Joined March 2009
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What a well written article! It tells so much. Congrats Rams! March madness is only beginning. Love watching the heart these guys leave on the floor. Class acts all in a class program.
The court storm and Kendle Moore's crowd surf wasn't really about CSU's win over Boise State. It was celebrating the journey. There were 2,200 in the stands for his first game. Now @CSUMBasketball is NCAA Tournament bound and Moby bounces with energy
coloradoan.com/story/sports/…
To my Grandpa DeMint (WW1), Uncles Leon and Junior (WW2) and my dad, Jim DeMint (Korea) I thank you along with all veterans for serving this great land. You have kept us free, safe and proud. Thank you all!
It official now! Fully retired. Thank you to the PFA staff that put together a great change of command ceremony. Congrats @BergstenDerek the new Fire Chief of @poudrefire
It’s finally here! Fire Chief Derek Bergsten is sworn in as PFA Fire Chief. Good luck and congrats Chief. To our citizens, you are in great hands. For me it’s been a great ride to work alongside the best firefighters and staff in the fire service.
They love their apparatus because they love the community they serve. Proud to be a part of the PFA. #PFATower1 @poudrefire #Firefighterlife
Maintenance time! The Tower 1 Crew at Fire Station 1 degreases and then regreases the components of this 100 ft. long ladder after every 10 hours of use to make sure it’s ready when needed. #FireStationLife
My last report to the two Parent Boards of Directors is tonight. It’s been a great ride. What a great community to serve and alongside the best firefighters and staff in the business. @poudrefire @fortcollinsgov #pfastrong
We are at the beginning of runoff season. Please know your limits, wear a PFD, and float with a an experienced rafter or pro. #swiftwaterrescue @poudrefire
Two #rafters were rescued from the "Mad Dog Rapid" area on the #PoudreRiver this morning. Units were dispatched just before 10 a.m. After bringing the people to shore, responders retrieved the partially overturned and pinned raft as well.
News Release: poudre-fire.org/home/showdoc…
Proud of our @poudrefire firefighters and staff doing their part to save lives and get us all closer to getting things opened fully again. Strong work gang!
PFA partnered with Salud Family Health Center to support 16 #vaccination clinics at Northside Aztlan Community Center and the Senior Center from March 9 to April 28. The clinics typically vaccinated around 300 people a day! #Partnerships #FortCollins
ALT A Poudre Fire Authority captain prepares a vaccination syringe.
ALT Closeup of a vaccination syringe.
ALT Poudre Fire Authority personnel prepare vaccination syringes.
Had a great day yesterday with the instructors for Recruit Class 21-1 on live fire day. Thank you to the #FRFC instructors especially Josh and Nancy you are both excellent instructors. You’re #buildingfirefighters @poudrefire
@poudrefire Firefighters once again making a difference at the Salud Family Clinic vaccination clinic. One step closer. #COVID
Happy Adminstrative Professionals Day to the fantastic admin staff at @poudrefire We wouldn’t be able to provide the level of service we do if it weren’t for you. Thank you for your contributions to protect lives and property! You rock!
I truly appreciate Chief Swoboda and the work of the men and women of FCPS to keep our community safe and make this a great place to live and play! Strong work!
Great example of the effectiveness of fire sprinklers. A single fire sprinkler saved thousands of dollars of damage and most likely lives. Water on the fire before we were called. The sprinkler system caused the alarm to summon PFA. When we arrived the fire was under control. 🚒
Q: Do fire sprinklers save lives and property?
A: YES!
A structure fire was contained to a balcony this weekend by a fire sprinkler activation. There were no injuries. Sprinklers reduce civilian fire deaths by 87% and lower the risk of property loss by 70% according the @NFPA.
ALT Balcony with charred chairs and wood.
The First, First Responders. Saving lives and making a difference daily. We are forever grateful and humbled by your dedication and professionalism.
📞Thank you dispatchers for the compassion and dedication you show in every call!
National 911 Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is coming to an end so we stopped by to show our appreciation.
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#HeadsetHeroes #NPSTW2021 #TelecommunicatorsWeek
ALT 452 average call per day text in front of dispatch center light.
The forecast for conditions for this summer do not look good. Please do your part to support Smoky the Bear and prevent forest fires!
4 of top 5 largest wildfires have occurred in the last 3 years.
Current long range forecasts indicate above average temperatures and below average
precipitation from now into August.
#cofire
Tom DeMint retweeted
“Historically, wildfire seasons were a four-month event in the middle of summer. Today, the average core wildfire season is 78 days longer than in the 1970’s, with Colorado experiencing large fires every month of the year.” - @COStateFire Director Mike Morgan #cofire
