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Seeking part time Paramedic and Paramedic/Fire Fighter for coverage shifts

PRN Paramedic and PRN FF/Paramedic
Nederland, Colorado
Hiring Range: $28-32/hr. DOQ/EXP
Apply at www.NFPD.org

Backcountry Avalanche Warning

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Board Selects Chief Finalist

The board of Nederland Fire is pleased to announce the finalist from the search for the open Chief position.

Notice of Budget

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Board Appoints Acting Chief

On Friday September 24th the board of the Nederland Fire Protection District appointed Captain Charlie Schmidtmann as acting chief while the board searches for a new permanent chief. The decision to appoint internally was made by the board at the last meeting as no external candidates had been found.

Board Holds Vote of No Confidence in the Fire Chief

At the board of directors meeting on August 11th, 2021, the board of the Nederland Fire Protection District voted 3-2 (Iain Irwin-Powell – Y, Todd Wieseler – Y, Henry Zurbrugg - N, Ray Willis – N, Guy Falsetti – Y) to terminate the employment of Fire Chief Rick Dirr after a vote of no-confidence that passed 4-1 (Iain Irwin-Powell – Y, Todd Wieseler – Y, Henry Zurbrugg - N, Ray Willis – Y, Guy…

Boulder Defensible Space Project

U.S. Forest Service
Roosevelt National Forest
Boulder Ranger District
Boulder, Colo.
Find this news online: www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD897959
Get wildfire ready by creating defensible space around your home
Application period opens April 1 for Boulder Ranger District
BOULDER, Colo. – Landowners across Boulder and Gilpin counties are preparing their properties to be more…

December Board Meeting Rescheduled

Due to techincal difficulties the board meeting was rescheduled until Wednesday 9th December at 7pm.

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Joe Luna's Promotion

Congratulations to Nederland Fire Protection District's latest full firefighter: Joe Luna

Chief Dirr Returning to Work

The board of directors and the Fire Chief held a discussion in a special executive session on the 28th of October regarding a work plan for his return to work as an at-will employee as agreed in the October 8th meeting. The board and the Fire Chief reached an agreement on the plan and the Chief will return to work on Monday November 2nd.

Wood burning stoves

Despite the continued Level 2 Fire Ban and current high fire danger indoor stoves used for heat purposes are legal for use.

Information on preparing for evacuation

Please prepare ahead of time for the possibility of an evacuation. When the call comes, you will likely have limited time to decide what is most important to bring along. Having a few things set aside and a list will help make this process easier in what will be no doubt a hectic time. Here is a short list to get you started:
Driver’s license
Passport
Birth certificate
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Red Flag Warning

Friday October 16th, 2020:

Rik Henrikson

Position: Fire Marshal/Lieutenant

Henrikson began his fire service working for Longmont Rural Fire Department, he is currently a paramedic and wildland engine Boss. He has worked…