Pikes Peak Firefighters Association

03/26/2018

It is with regret and personal disapointment that I have chosen to resigned from all PPFFA Fire Rehab responsibilities and leadership positions. I have enjoyed all the opportunities I've had over the last fifteen years of serving the firefighters and emergency responders of the Pikes Peak Region and will consider this period as a high point in my life's journey. I will remain on the PPFFA Board of Directors for a short period of time to ensure a reasonable transition of leadership responsibilities. On or about April first this page will be discontinued, If you wish to follow me personally go to James Hatfield. Thanks to everyone for your support and friendship over the years, Jim Hatfield.

01/17/2018

It is with sadness we report that Bill Sheldon, Retired Chief of The Donald Wescott Fire Protection District passed away last week. There will be a processional beginning at the Donald Wescott Fire Station one on Gleneagle Drive this Friday at 09:15 and ending at the US Air Force Academy Cemetary where there will be an enternment Service. Anyone interested in participting should contact Wescott Fire at (719) 488-8680 for additional information. On behalf of the Pikes Peak Firefighters Association and Fire Rehab Service, our thoughts, prayers, and condolances are extended to all of Bill's family, friends, and acquaindances.

12/08/2017

Busy night . . . On scene of a working structure fire with north group & dispatch tour & training.

11/22/2017

Holliday shopping is here; did you know that Amazon will make a charitable contribution to a charity of your choice? Please consider choosing the PPFFA / Fire Rehab when you shop at Amazon (Smle.Amazon.Com). Thank you in advance!

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11/01/2017

The PPFFA / Rehab Group has been serving the Pikes Peak Region for fifteen years and we know we have earned a great deal of credibility with many firefighters and emergency responders. We are preparing to launch a much needed fund raising effort and we would like to share memories and stories of anyone we have served over these past years with our potential contributors. If we have served you in the past would you consider replying to this post with your memories and comments? Thanks in advance.

10/20/2017

The PPFFA Rehab Group held a general information / recruiting night about a month ago with overwhelming results . . . we had over thirty (30) people in attendence and we have retained almost every one. Since that night we have begun an intensive orientation and training agenda. Rehab is in it's fifteenth (15th) year of providing services to the emergency responders of the Pikes Peak Region and although we have had some ups and downs we remain a solid group with the sole purpose of serving our area responders. Our next big challenge is to build sustainable funding sources . . . our goal has always been to not project any emergency response costs onto those we are serving. Perhaps you might consider how you could help.

09/17/2017

PPFFA Rehab on scene yesterday and again today in Monument supporting Search & Rescue . . . Also training some of our new recruits. Another epic weekend!

09/10/2017

We had the opportunity today to support and serve Tri-Lakes Monument Fire at their open house at Stn. 1 - a new menue item, BBQ wings, was well received. New Rehab recruits had their first event - good training.

08/04/2017

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Emergency Rehab Volunteers

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Rehab Unit is seeking motivated individuals to join the ranks of this highly dedicated all-volunteer team. The Emergency Rehab Unit is a unique and specialized group of individuals with a specifically focused mission and passion to provide critically needed health and safety services to emergency responders during extended and/or complicated emergency situations throughout the greater Pikes Peak Region.

The Sheriff’s Office will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the Emergency Services Division, 3755 Mark Dabling Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80907. This event is open to all members of the community who have an interest in learning about this unique opportunity. Members of the media are also welcome to attend. There will be a short presentation describing the scope and expectations of the Emergency Rehab Unit with time allowed for questions and answers, display of equipment, and a meet and greet of current volunteers. Light refreshments will be provided.

Interested individuals are asked to RSVP to: [email protected] by Tuesday, August 15, 2017.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact the Volunteer Program Coordinator at 719-520-7216, [email protected] or visit www.pikespeakfire.org.

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07/01/2017

To our Pikes Peak Area Responders & Members : please help support our brothers and sisters at Cimarron Hills during this time of mourning and remembrance of PPFFA Board Member and Cimarron Hills Fire Training Director Ashley Brooks; our thoughts and prayers are with all.

The Cimarron Hills Fire Family is saddened to announce the recent passing of Training Director Ashley Brooks. Ashley was a pillar of sacrifice and caring, friend to all. She touched countless lives throughout her fire career.

A gathering of family and friends will be held tomorrow evening, July 1, 6pm at the Harvey House located at 555 E. Pikes Peak Ave. A candlelight vigil will follow, meeting at the Firefighter Memorial in Memorial Park at dusk.

01/26/2017

12/30/2016

Manitou Springs Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Fire Officer Academy this spring. We are currently looking for Instructors and Students. We will cap the student rooster at 20 students. Please note that this class will not result in a Fire Officer I Certification, the goal of the class is to expand the knowledge of building construction, fire behavior, and strategy and tactics for the junior or upcoming officer.

Below is a list of dates and topics, if you are interested in instructing or attending, please contact Chris Byrne at [email protected] or (719) 229-7874.

Topics:
Fire Behavior
Building Construction: Focusing on Type II, III, and V
Ventilation: Both Vertical and Horizontal
Fire Attack: Bread and butter operations for suburban and rural settings
Strategy and Tactics
Establishing and Setting Up Command
Wildland Command and Control
Structural Size Up Practice: Hands on scenarios and practice

Dates:
Evening Class from 1800-2200 on 4/10, 4/12, 4/17, 4/19, 4/24, 4/26, 5/1, and 5/3
Weekend Class from 0900-1800 on 4/9, 4/15, and 4/29