Dec72021Board Selects Chief FinalistThe board of Nederland Fire is pleased to announce the finalist from the search for the open Chief position.
Sep242021Board Appoints Acting ChiefOn 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.
Aug112021Board Holds Vote of No Confidence in the Fire ChiefAt 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…
Mar292021Boulder Defensible Space ProjectU.S. Forest ServiceRoosevelt National ForestBoulder Ranger DistrictBoulder, Colo.Find this news online: www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD897959Get wildfire ready by creating defensible space around your homeApplication period opens April 1 for Boulder Ranger DistrictBOULDER, Colo. – Landowners across Boulder and Gilpin counties are preparing their properties to be more…
Dec22020December Board Meeting RescheduledDue to techincal difficulties the board meeting was rescheduled until Wednesday 9th December at 7pm.
Nov42020Joe Luna's PromotionCongratulations to Nederland Fire Protection District's latest full firefighter: Joe Luna
Oct292020Chief Dirr Returning to WorkThe 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.
Oct252020Wood burning stovesDespite the continued Level 2 Fire Ban and current high fire danger indoor stoves used for heat purposes are legal for use.
Oct192020Information on preparing for evacuationPlease 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 licensePassportBirth certificateThese days, with our…
Rik HenriksonPosition: Fire Marshal/LieutenantHenrikson began his fire service working for Longmont Rural Fire Department, he is currently a paramedic and wildland engine Boss. He has worked…
