Removing trees from roadways
Removing trees from roadways
Handing a small wildfire
Extinguishing the fire
EFR responded to a small wildfire along County Road 73 near Station 4 (an energized portion of the district) this evening, and several trees across roadways. These photos show some of our responders’ efforts. Thank you Jeffcom 911 for your assistance! #Everything4You
It’s been 6 hours since the planned power shut off. Utility crews hope to begin their mass restoration efforts after 6 p.m. if winds calm as forecasted. Since 10 a.m., EFR has responded to 6 fire alarms, 4 medical emergencies, and 5 electrical hazards. #Everything4You
Rescue 142 and Engine 132
EFR's personnel--volunteer, paid, full time, part time, and seasonal--stand ready for any emergencies during this predicted windstorm. Firefighters, inspectors, paramedics, sawyers, office staff, retired reserves, and chief officers... all of us are committed to you, our community. #Everything4You
Evergreen keeps growing and changing (population, demographics, climate, buildings, building materials, etc.) and it’s essential EFR adapts to provide the best service possible. Check out our recent Strategic Plan that will help guide us in the next few years: bit.ly/EFRStrategic... #Everything4You
If you haven't done so already, please spend a few minutes filling out a survey for the Jefferson County Hazard Mitigation Plan: bit.ly/HMPJeffCo. The plan will be more useful when more residents contribute to it. #Everything4You
Today is International Volunteer Day. Communities like ours depend on volunteers including the men and women who serve EFR as volunteer firefighters, med techs, and Turnouts. We appreciate and admire them every day for their sacrifices and commitment to our collective safety. #Everything4You
In the 3rd Quarter, the 90th percentile times for vehicles leaving the station was within 3 minutes and 5 seconds of dispatch and arriving at the incident less than 15 minutes later. Our neighborhood firefighters arrive even sooner from their homes. #BetterResponseBetterOutcomes #Everything4You
Firefighters learn how to dismantle a vehicle to reach injured or trapped patients safely.
Firefighters learn how to dismantle a vehicle to reach injured or trapped patients safely.
Firefighters learn how to dismantle a vehicle to reach injured or trapped patients safely.
Pairing training with community needs is one goal of EFR’s Master Plan. Our Firefighter Academy includes learning vehicle extrication techniques because crashes are too common in our community. #Everything4You
We prefer not to wait for health problems to worsen before intervening. An EFR community paramedic checks a woman’s blood pressure before participating in a Friends on Foot Walk with Evergreen Park & Rec Dist., which help our residents age on their own terms. #Everything4You
Hello Citizen Fire Inspectors! This photo has an obvious hazard, but it's also a common hazard. When did you last clean the dead needles from your roof and gutters? Contact mitigation@evergreenfirerescue.com for more wildfire safety tips. #Everything4You
Firefighters learn about fire behavior
Better firefighter training results in a safer community, which is why it’s part of the EFR Strategic Plan. Earlier this year, firefighters modeled fire behavior in structures to see the impact of flow path on interior conditions. #Everything4You
The cover page of the Strategic Plan
To guide our growth for 3-4 years, we at EFR have created a Strategic Plan to help us adapt and improve our response to your emergencies: fires, rescues, accidents, medical emergencies, and all other 911 incidents. Learn more: bit.ly/EFRStrategic... #Everything4You
Spraying water from the bucket of Tower 182
Tower 182 is a robust firefighting tool, but only when it’s controlled by trained firefighters. Here firefighters learn how to direct the large-volume water nozzle in case a large building is on fire. Pairing training with community needs is one goal of EFR’s Strategic Plan. #Everything4You
Improving firefighter training and connecting training to community needs is a goal of EFR's Strategic Plan. Last month’s Fire Academy included training on forcible entry taught firefighters how to bypass locked doors quickly and safely in emergency situations. #Everything4You
Come join the fun this Saturday (10/11) at EFR Station #7 from 9 AM to 11 AM to learn more about wildfire awareness and how to lessen the effects a wildfire can have on your family and community. #Everything4You
A firefighter moves a resource during a simulation.
The EFR Master Plan and Strategic Plan emphasize improving training and connecting it with community needs. Last month firefighters used a sandbox simulation to practice command and control at a wildfire incident. #Everything4You
EFR is excited to share our Strategic Plan with you. As a complement to our 10-year Master Plan, this Strategic Plan provides insights on how we plan to grow to meet your changing needs and expectations. Find it at bit.ly/EFRStrategic... #Everything4You
Detail of a floor plan
Station 2's renovated upstairs will have living and flex space for 10 personnel. The station currently has 5 crew members most days, and often 6-7 as volunteers help staff Engine 132. EFR is investing today to accommodate potential crew growth to serve our community into the future. #Everything4You
Info about falling and medications
If you can't talk to a doctor or pharmacist about your medications, contact EFR's community paramedics to schedule a free appointment: ecares@evergreenfirerescue.com. #Everything4You
A collage of forms
Communicating your final wishes can be difficult if you're unconscious. Click bit.ly/EFRPaperwork... to learn about documents you can use to express your wishes for end-of-life care. You also can contact our community paramedics at ecares@evergreenfirerescue.com. #AgeOnYourTerms #Everything4You
Health tips from NCOA
If you can't talk to a doctor or pharmacist about your medications, contact EFR's community paramedics to schedule a free appointment: ecares@evergreenfirerescue.com. #Everything4You
The current crew of EFR Engine 183
Taking a break on the Lake Fire
Brush is no match for EFR chainsaws
EFR Engine 183 deployed to California last week. While these 4 firefighters are digging line around wildfires out there, the rest of the Fuels crew has started the next phase of mitigation along the Jeffco 73 S-Curves to improve evacuation route safety. #Everything4You
EFR hosted and taught a Swiftwater Rescue course that culminated with skills work in Clear Creek in Golden. In this video, the rescuer is behind the “patient” as they enter the whitewater. At the end, you can see a rope bag thrown from shore from another member of the rescue team. #Everything4You
EFR Ambassador logo
Be a wildfire hero in your neighborhood! Join EFR's Wildfire Ambassador Program to help your community prepare for wildfires: bit.ly/WildfireAmba.... Together, we can reduce risks and protect our families. #WildfirePreparedness #EFRAmbassadors #Everything4You
Our Fuels Crew is finishing the mitigation project along High Drive today. Please drive extra carefully around those curves to protect our personnel. Next week they'll begin another wildfire fuels mitigation project that will benefit all of us. #Everything4You #WhenNotIf
Firefighters on scene of a crash
Firefighters start clearing debris from the road
The crash scene
On 6/24 EFR and Jeffco Deputies responded to a 2-car crash at Hwy 74 & Lewis Ridge Rd. One patient was transported with injuries after their vehicle struck the back of a box truck. EFR also contained fluids leaking from one vehicle and personnel protected the scene from traffic. #Everything4You
Yesterday (6/23) EFR trained with Flight for Life on landing zone safety, patient packaging, and communications. Flight for Life and other air ambulance agencies are valued partners in providing the best care possible to our community. #Everything4You
Event reminder
Please join us this evening (6/24) for a presentation on Forest Health & Ecology. It's from 6-8 p.m. at our Administration Building (1802 Bergen Parkway). And it's FREE. #Everything4You
The Mission Lifeline award
EFR's EMS Division has earned the Mission Lifeline Gold Award for the 2nd consecutive year! This American Heart Association award requires swift, accurate assessments of heart attack and stroke patients, high-quality care, and solid documentation. #Everything4You
Chipping slash piles is a Sisyphean task for our Fuels Crew, but one that is essential in our wildfire-prone ecosystem. Our crew works hard and still has a great attitude... they're always hungry for more projects to improve community safety. #Everything4You #WildfireMitigation
