Rocky Ford Fire Chief - Ray Gonzales rgonzales@rockyford-co.gov
300 South Main, Rocky Ford, CO 81067
Phone-(719)254-3344, Fax-(719)316-1056
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The Rocky Ford Fire Department is an all-hazards response combination department comprised of up to 30 volunteers, and 5 paid full time staff. Our fire department serves the City of Rocky Ford and the Rocky Ford Rural Fire District consisting of 763 square miles. The department also educates the local children about fire safety, and provides various community services. These services include community CPR/First Aid trainings, smoke alarm installs, and fire extinguisher acquisition and training. The fire department responds to many emergencies like fire, EMS, hazardous materials, rescues, and wildland fires.
Motto: "Service Above Self"
MISSION STATEMENT:
Rocky Ford Fire and EMS will provide the best public service utilizing expertise, innovation, and latest technology to enhance safety, care and welfare of our community.
VISION:
To provide the community and those we serve with the best Fire Prevention, Life Safety, and Emergency Service through training, innovative thinking, education, and partnerships.
CORE VALUES:
INTEGRITY
Rocky Ford Fire and EMS will strive to be honest and fair in all aspects of our duties on and off duty.
RESPECT
Rocky Ford Fire and EMS will encourage admiration and treat those we serve in an appropriate manner.
TRUST
Rocky Ford will prove its reliability and confidence through our actions as professionals.
LOYALTY
Rocky Ford Fire and EMS will encourage building partnerships, through dedication and reliability.
PRIDE
Rocky Ford Fire and EMS will make every effort to maintain positive first impressions through care of equipment, obtaining trainings, and getting involved with the community.
Ray Gonzales-Fire Chief |
Curtis Johnson-Captain |
Andy Hartless-Paramedic/Engineer |
Jesse Smith- Paramedic Engineer |
Patrick Arrona-EMT-I/Engineer |
Brandon Dickinson-EMT-B/Engineer |
Josh Fief- Paramedic Engineer |
Seth Yeary-Wildland Coordinator |
For information on how to become a volunteer please click link below and email or hand deliver completed application to rgonzales@rockyford-co.gov:
VOLUNTEER ROSTER
Van Hollis - EMT-B/FF/1st Lt. | Megan Stulp - EMT-B/FF | |
Nick Knapp - Assistant Chief/FF/EMTB | Hannah Muth - EMT-P/FF | |
Ronald Cook - EMT-I/FF | Jessie Wallace - EMT-B/FF/RN | |
Jeremy Muth - AEMT/FF | Daniel Santisteven - FFT2 | |
Debbie Cook - EMT-B/FF | Doug Ballard - FFT2 | |
Wade Kurtz - FF/Volunteer Captain | Niquole Knapp- FF | |
Francis Song - NREMTP/RN | James Loeffler- FF | |
Cierah Woods-FF | Treavor Norris-FF/EMT | |
Dalton Davis-FF | Tobias Kersey-FF/EMT/RN | |
Lupe Llaca-FF | ||
Garvin O\'Hare - EMT-P/FF | ||
Rocky Ford Rural Fire Protection District Board
Board Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of every month at 5pm. For request of information or questions please use email below:
Wade Kurtz -Chairman/President |
Scott Herman - Co-Chair/Vice President |
Lane Simmons - Board Member |
Darren Garcia -Board Member |
Rick Weiss - Secretary |
Kelcie Proctor- Accountant/Treasurer |
Burn Permits -NO BURNING IN CITY LIMITS AT THIS TIME. THOSE INDIVIDUALS OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS MUST CALL DISPATCH AT 719-254-3322 BEFORE BURNING IS ALLOWED
Current Fire Codes adopted:
Here are some Fire &, Safety Links you may find helpful:
Current Fire Conditions and Warnings
Fire Safety Basics
https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education
Federal Emergency Management Agency Kid Safety Tips and Games
https://www.ready.gov/kids
Smokey The Bear
https://www.smokeybear.com/en
Sparky The Fire Dog
https://www.sparky.org/
American Red Cross Smoke Alarm Campaign
https://www.redcross.org/sound-the-alarm.html
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