Photos courtesy of Amy McBurnie
Glacier View Fire Purchases Structure Fire Pumper
Glacier View Fire District is pleased to announce the arrival of our new-to-us structure fire pumper. This is a 1995 International Pierce pumper with a 1250 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank. It will carry the full complement of structure fire equipment required to maintain our 8B/10 Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating. It was purchased from the Mountain View Fire District in southwest Weld County. We paid $35,000 for this pumper, which is about one tenth the cost of a comparable new pumper.
In the summer of 2016 we were evaluated by ISO. We were advised that because we did not have a structure fire pumper with adequate pumping capacity our ISO 8B/10 rating would be reduced to 10 across the entire District. This would have caused significant increases in insurance costs to about 80% of our current residents, and would have made insurance for new residents cost prohibitive, if it could be attained at all.
While this pumper is used, we believe it will serve us well for at least the next five years. We are especially pleased that we were able to purchase it from a local fire district. They have provided us with its full maintenance history, and will also assist in training our personnel. It has a fully enclosed cab that can carry four firefighters with all their gear, including self-contained breathing apparatus. It will be fully in-service by December 1. Later in December we’ll have a dedication ceremony for the entire community.
In the summer of 2016 we were evaluated by ISO. We were advised that because we did not have a structure fire pumper with adequate pumping capacity our ISO 8B/10 rating would be reduced to 10 across the entire District. This would have caused significant increases in insurance costs to about 80% of our current residents, and would have made insurance for new residents cost prohibitive, if it could be attained at all.
While this pumper is used, we believe it will serve us well for at least the next five years. We are especially pleased that we were able to purchase it from a local fire district. They have provided us with its full maintenance history, and will also assist in training our personnel. It has a fully enclosed cab that can carry four firefighters with all their gear, including self-contained breathing apparatus. It will be fully in-service by December 1. Later in December we’ll have a dedication ceremony for the entire community.
Glacier View Meadows Slash Pile Information
Mount Simon Fire
Glacier View Fire was paged at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 27, 2017 to a fire off Mount Simon Drive. Upon arrival, the fire was spreading quickly uphill through brush and juniper, driven by a moderate wind and was approaching the road. Mutual aid from Livermore, Red Feather Lakes, Crystal Lakes, Poudre Canyon, and Larimer County Emergency Services supported Glacier View firefighters to contain the fire late Sunday night. Glacier View Fire, with the assistance of Larimer County Emergency Services and U.S. Forest Service crews, continued to mop-up hot spots throughout the day on Monday and patrolled the area Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, watching for flare-ups. The fire was declared fully controlled and the incident was closed at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29th. The fire burned nine acres, all on private property, in steep, rugged terrain, threatening one home and two outbuildings. There was no known structural property lost and no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Larimer County Sheriff’s Department. |
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Spring Glade Fire
Spring Glade Fire - July 22, 2017
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Glacier View Engine 501 at Spring Glade Fire - July 22, 2017
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Glacier View Fire Protection District provided mutual aid to the Spring Glade Fire southwest of Fort Collins on Saturday, July 22, 2017. GVFD personnel assisted fire suppression operations with a brush truck from mid-afternoon until after 10:00 p.m.
The following Information regarding the Spring Glade Fire was released by Jered Kramer, Public Information Officer, Larimer County Sheriff Office:
On July 22, 2017, at approximately 11:05 a.m. a smoke report in the area of Coyote Ridge south of Fort Collins was received. A crew from Loveland Fire Rescue Authority confirmed the fire on Spring Glade Road and agencies from across Northern Colorado responded to fight the Spring Glade Fire. (Excerpt from Larimer County Sheriff Office on 7/22/17 at 8:30 p.m.)
On July 23, 2017, crews continued aggressive suppression activities. Overnight, the fire did not increase in footprint. In the morning, better mapping provided by the Multi-Mission Aircraft revised the size of this fire to 371 acres. At the end of the day’s operational period, crews had 95% containment. During the day, aircraft ordered for the nearby Chimney Hollow Fire dropped a total of 3 loads on the Spring Glade Fire, two drops from the heavy-lift helicopter and one from a Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT). With two other wildland fires in the county today, resources were stretched. Engines from our partner agencies will patrol the fire overnight to monitor any change in status, and Fort Collins Natural Areas, Poudre Fire Authority, and Boulder County fire crews will return with LCSO Emergency Services to the fire line Monday morning, July 24, 2017.
Smoke will continue to be visible from this fire even after containment is completed at 100%. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. There are no evacuations active at this time, and no reported injuries or damage to structures. We again would like to thank our partner agencies who have been part of an incredible response to this fire. Information updates will resume as information becomes available on Monday, July 24, 2017. (Released by Larimer County Sheriff Office on 7/23/17 at 7:30 p.m.)
The following Information regarding the Spring Glade Fire was released by Jered Kramer, Public Information Officer, Larimer County Sheriff Office:
On July 22, 2017, at approximately 11:05 a.m. a smoke report in the area of Coyote Ridge south of Fort Collins was received. A crew from Loveland Fire Rescue Authority confirmed the fire on Spring Glade Road and agencies from across Northern Colorado responded to fight the Spring Glade Fire. (Excerpt from Larimer County Sheriff Office on 7/22/17 at 8:30 p.m.)
On July 23, 2017, crews continued aggressive suppression activities. Overnight, the fire did not increase in footprint. In the morning, better mapping provided by the Multi-Mission Aircraft revised the size of this fire to 371 acres. At the end of the day’s operational period, crews had 95% containment. During the day, aircraft ordered for the nearby Chimney Hollow Fire dropped a total of 3 loads on the Spring Glade Fire, two drops from the heavy-lift helicopter and one from a Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT). With two other wildland fires in the county today, resources were stretched. Engines from our partner agencies will patrol the fire overnight to monitor any change in status, and Fort Collins Natural Areas, Poudre Fire Authority, and Boulder County fire crews will return with LCSO Emergency Services to the fire line Monday morning, July 24, 2017.
Smoke will continue to be visible from this fire even after containment is completed at 100%. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. There are no evacuations active at this time, and no reported injuries or damage to structures. We again would like to thank our partner agencies who have been part of an incredible response to this fire. Information updates will resume as information becomes available on Monday, July 24, 2017. (Released by Larimer County Sheriff Office on 7/23/17 at 7:30 p.m.)
News from Glacier View Fire Protection District 7/17/17 Board Meeting
GVFPD Board President, David Burk, swore in Fire Captain, Dan Knox and new firefighters [from left to right]: Jordan Cross, Bridget Knox and Michael Dunlap with Fire Chief Warren Jones.
At its July 17, 2017 meeting, the GVFPD Board of Directors selected two new Directors from a well-qualified field of five applicants. The two new Directors are Steve Switzer and Cheryl Franz. Steve lives in Red Feather Highlands and Cheryl in Glacier View Meadows. Both will serve until May 2018 when their seats will be eligible for election. They join the current directors of David Burk, Randy Golden, and Wilfried Boehm. The current officers for the Board of Directors are:
President: David Burk
Vice President: Randy Golden
Treasurer: Cheryl Franz
Secretary: Steve Switzer
Board Member: Wilfried Boehm
President Burk administered the oath of office during the meeting to three new firefighters and a new fire captain. The new firefighters are Bridget Knox, Michael Dunlap and Jordan Cross. Dan Knox is the new fire captain.
At this meeting, the Board also took important action to maintain the District’s current Insurance Service Office rating of 8B. The Board directed the fire chief to develop a plan to reconfigure the District’s apparatus fleet to address discrepancies identified in the Insurance Service Office evaluation completed in the summer of 2016. The fire chief was tasked to provide the Board with a plan at the August Board meeting to implement necessary improvements.
President: David Burk
Vice President: Randy Golden
Treasurer: Cheryl Franz
Secretary: Steve Switzer
Board Member: Wilfried Boehm
President Burk administered the oath of office during the meeting to three new firefighters and a new fire captain. The new firefighters are Bridget Knox, Michael Dunlap and Jordan Cross. Dan Knox is the new fire captain.
At this meeting, the Board also took important action to maintain the District’s current Insurance Service Office rating of 8B. The Board directed the fire chief to develop a plan to reconfigure the District’s apparatus fleet to address discrepancies identified in the Insurance Service Office evaluation completed in the summer of 2016. The fire chief was tasked to provide the Board with a plan at the August Board meeting to implement necessary improvements.
Donations to the Glacier View Fire Department
There have been many requests for information about what can be done to support our Fire Department. If you would like to send a financial donation for the department, please send a check made out to "Glacier View Fire District" to 1414 Green Mountain Drive, Livermore CO 80536.
Glacier View Fire Department King Soopers Gift Cards: These cards may be picked up at the Fire Department and reloaded at King Soopers for any amount you choose to add. The Fire Department receives 5% of of the funds you load to the card and spend at the store. The entire amount you place on your card is available to you to spend for groceries, gas, pharmacy, Fred Meyer Jewelers and Loaf 'n Jug . Each card comes with $2.50 on it to get you started, and is our way of saying "Thank You" for supporting our local volunteer fire department.
Your help is always greatly appreciated!
Glacier View Fire Department King Soopers Gift Cards: These cards may be picked up at the Fire Department and reloaded at King Soopers for any amount you choose to add. The Fire Department receives 5% of of the funds you load to the card and spend at the store. The entire amount you place on your card is available to you to spend for groceries, gas, pharmacy, Fred Meyer Jewelers and Loaf 'n Jug . Each card comes with $2.50 on it to get you started, and is our way of saying "Thank You" for supporting our local volunteer fire department.
Your help is always greatly appreciated!
PayPal is also available to make it easy to donate.