Longmont Fire Department serves the City of Longmont, Colorado, and its population of 86,000 residents. Located just 40 miles North of Denver, Longmont is mostly suburban but has industrial, urban, and rural areas as well.
The department has six stations. Each station houses one engine company, while Station 1 also houses the truck company. The Longmont Fire Department is a full-service career department, delivering emergency medical services, fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, arson investigation, public fire education, code review, and building fire inspections. The fire department is staffed with over 93 dedicated men and women who stand ready to serve the Longmont community.
Longmont Fire Personnel Receive Prestigious Children's Hospital Award - Longmont Fire Staff Danny Ditirro, Rick Ankrum, Troy Bohm, Billy Masterson, as well as AMR ambulance staff Jason Baalman, Ernie Yadon, and Jenna Steege have been awarded the Emergency Pediatric Lifesaver Award. This honor, given by Children's Hospital, is bestowed upon Emergency Services personnel who go above and beyond in their efforts to save lives and/or assist in sustaining significant bodily functions in the performance of their duties. The particular recognition is awarded for their efforts to save the life and contribute to the excellent neurological outcome of a 13-year-old patient who sustained serious injuries in a car accident.
Brush truck given to Mexico "sister city" for a second life - The City of Longmont Fire Department has presented a 1988 brush truck purchased for $1, four years ago, to its sister city in Ciudad Guzman, Mexico. The Longmont Sister Cities Association was instrumental in aiding in the transfer of the truck from Longmont to Mexico, which will be used to fight field fires. The fire department in Ciudad Guzman has 18 firefighters, spread out over three shifts, to cover a city of 95,000 people. The department responds to fires, mountain rescues, and even clearing out the hives of African killer bees. Currently the department uses hoods soaked with water drawn over their heads to fight fires. With this in mind, other Northern Colorado fire departments donated unusable bunker gear and equipment to assist in these community efforts. The vehicle arrived in the city the 22nd of September.
The Longmont Fire Department is now accepting applications for volunteers to serve in the following positions: Volunteer Coordinator, Equipment/Mail/Inventory Services Specialist, Small Engine Repair/Maintenance Technician, Neighborhood/Business Safety and Preparedness Specialist, Community Emergency Response Team Coordinator, Lawn Care Technician, Assistant to Safety Education Coordinator, Assistant to Car Seat Program, Inspection Program Coordinator, Office Assistant, Editor/Newsletter Coordinator. For more information call 303-651-8438.
Interested in a public presentation?
The Longmont Fire Department makes many presentations to clubs and groups in the Longmont area on fire safety and prevention. If you are interested, please call the Fire Safety Coordinator at 303-651-8432 to schedule a presentation.
Volunteer Opportunities- Do you have a couple hours a week to donate and support your local fire department and community?