From kevin at wvfpd.org  Fri Apr 13 18:58:38 2018
From: kevin at wvfpd.org (kevin at wvfpd.org)
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2018 17:58:38 -0600
Subject: [WVFPD] FW: WVFPD/CSFD Public Meeting Thursday April 19 6:00pm
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Hello WVFPD Resident,  

 

Just a quick reminder that Woodmen Valley Fire Protection District (WVFPD)
will hold a public meeting at Woodmen Valley Chapel on Thursday, April 19
from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.  Please join us to learn about our revised service
agreement with Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD), Effective Fire
Mitigation techniques, and El Paso County Sheriff Department's coverage
model for our neighborhoods. 

 

See you Thursday! 

 

Thursday, April 19, 2018
    6:00pm - 7:30 pm 
    Woodmen Valley Chapel
        290 E. Woodmen Road, Colorado Springs CO 80919
        1979 Coffee Event and Reception Room
        Lower level, south side of the big building with the green roof

 

Agenda:

    Welcome and Introductions (All)
    WVFPD / CSFD Intergovernmental Agreement (WVFPD/CSFD)
    Emergency Fire and Medical Service for our Neighborhoods (CSFD)
    Fire Mitigation and Prevention Strategies (CSFD)
    Crime and Mail Theft Prevention and Response (El Paso County Sheriff's
Department)
    Wrap Up and Door Prizes (All)

 

Kevin Bush, WVFPD, 719-260-8688, kevin at wvfpd.org <mailto:kevin at wvfpd.org> 

 



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From kevin at wvfpd.org  Wed Apr 18 10:03:01 2018
From: kevin at wvfpd.org (kevin at wvfpd.org)
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2018 09:03:01 -0600
Subject: [WVFPD] WVFPD/CSFD Public Meeting Thursday April 19 6:00pm -
	TOMORROW!
Message-ID: <099301d3d726$59509a20$0bf1ce60$@wvfpd.org>

Don't forget the Woodmen Valley Fire Protection District (WVFPD) public
meeting, TOMORROW NIGHT, Thursday 4/19 from 6:00pm-7:30pm.  Especially after
yesterday's fires in El Paso County, this is a good time for a refresher on
protecting your home and family from deadly wildland fires, kitchen fires,
carbon monoxide, home invasions and identity theft.  Join our speakers from
WVFPD, Colorado Springs Fire Department and the El Paso County Sheriff's
Department for an interesting discussion.  And who knows?  You might even
win one of the CSFD door prizes.  


See you tomorrow night!

 

Thursday, April 19, 2018
    6:00pm - 7:30 pm 
    Woodmen Valley Chapel
        290 E. Woodmen Road, Colorado Springs CO 80919
        1979 Coffee Event and Reception Room
        Lower level, south side of the big building with the green roof

 

Agenda:

    Welcome and Introductions (All)
    WVFPD / CSFD Intergovernmental Agreement (WVFPD/CSFD)
    Emergency Fire and Medical Service for our Neighborhoods (CSFD)
    Fire Mitigation and Prevention Strategies (CSFD)
    Crime and Mail Theft Prevention and Response (El Paso County Sheriff's
Department)
    Wrap Up and Door Prizes (All)

 

 

Kevin Bush
Chairman, Woodmen Valley Fire Protection District |  <http://www.wvfpd.org/>
www.wvfpd.org 
719-260-8688 office | 719-650-7557 cell |  <mailto:kevin at wvfpd.org>
kevin at wvfpd.org 

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From: kevin at wvfpd.org <kevin at wvfpd.org> 
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 5:59 PM
To: wvfpd_mailer at wvfpd.org
Cc: kathie at wvfpd.org; kevin at wvfpd.org
Subject: FW: WVFPD/CSFD Public Meeting Thursday April 19 6:00pm

 

 

Hello WVFPD Resident,  

 

Just a quick reminder that Woodmen Valley Fire Protection District (WVFPD)
will hold a public meeting at Woodmen Valley Chapel on Thursday, April 19
from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.  Please join us to learn about our revised service
agreement with Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD), Effective Fire
Mitigation techniques, and El Paso County Sheriff Department's coverage
model for our neighborhoods. 

 

See you Thursday! 

 

Thursday, April 19, 2018
    6:00pm - 7:30 pm 
    Woodmen Valley Chapel
        290 E. Woodmen Road, Colorado Springs CO 80919
        1979 Coffee Event and Reception Room
        Lower level, south side of the big building with the green roof

 

Agenda:

    Welcome and Introductions (All)
    WVFPD / CSFD Intergovernmental Agreement (WVFPD/CSFD)
    Emergency Fire and Medical Service for our Neighborhoods (CSFD)
    Fire Mitigation and Prevention Strategies (CSFD)
    Crime and Mail Theft Prevention and Response (El Paso County Sheriff's
Department)
    Wrap Up and Door Prizes (All)

 

Kevin Bush, WVFPD, 719-260-8688, kevin at wvfpd.org <mailto:kevin at wvfpd.org> 

 



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From kevin at wvfpd.org  Fri Apr 20 20:01:17 2018
From: kevin at wvfpd.org (kevin at wvfpd.org)
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2018 19:01:17 -0600
Subject: [WVFPD] Notes from WVFPD/CSFD Public Meeting
Message-ID: <041b01d3d90c$4194ebb0$c4bec310$@wvfpd.org>

Hello WVFPD Residents,

 

Thank you to everyone who joined us at last night's meeting.  If you didn't
make it, here are some notes for your reference:

 

NEW WVFPD/CSFD AGREEMENT

Renewal of a nine-year agreement under which CSFD provides all emergency
fire and medical services to all homes in our district (Cedar Lane,
Thunderbird Estates, Pine Creek Estates and Woodmen Valley). WVFPD residents
have equal status with Colorado Springs resident. Response times have
averaged 8 minutes 30 seconds over the past nine years - well within CSFD's
own goal of 9 minutes 30 seconds.  This service does not increase WVFPD's
tax rates. The agreement does not provide any other city services (police,
road repair, etc.). It also does not imply or require any annexation.  The
WVFPD Board of Directors are very happy with CSFD's performance and look
forward to continued excellent service.  If you have any questions, please
email me at kevin at wvfpd.org <mailto:kevin at wvfpd.org> .   

CHIEF RANDY ROYAL, CSFD OPERATIONS, 719-244-6617, RRoyal at SpringsGov.com
<mailto:RRoyal at SpringsGov.com>  

CSFD has 22 stations including three within five miles of our District. It
has six full ladder trucks, hazmat teams, rough water teams, steep approach
teams and numerous engine teams.  Most engine teams run with a paramedic
on-board.  If you have a medical emergency - CALL 911 - Don't try to drive
to the hospital!  CSFD has the technology to save your life for strokes,
heart attacks and serious wounds before you get to the hospital. They can
also protect you from further damage after falls or broken bones. And they
can even deliver a baby.  Be sure to replace your Smoke Detector and Carbon
Monoxide Alarm batteries every six months.  Modern houses are full of highly
flammable materials.  You only have 3-4 minutes to escape when your smoke
detector goes off.  Our dry weather has put the entire area at a very high
risk of another Waldo Canyon.  CSFD has already run on four times the normal
number of wildfire calls this year as they do in a normal year.  If you have
any questions or concerns, please reach out to Chief Royal by phone or
email. 

 

ASHLEY WHITWORTH, CSFD WILDFIRE MITIGATION TEAM, 719-385-7342,
awhitworth at springsgov.com <mailto:awhitworth at springsgov.com> 

Have 36,000 homes in wildland interfaces in Colorado Springs. The wildland
team works to educate about and assist with fire mitigation.  The team has
analyzed many of the homes in our neighborhoods.  See what your risk level
is by going to
https://gis.coloradosprings.gov/Html5Viewer/?viewer=wildfiremitigation and
entering your address.  It takes a while for the maps to come up, so be
patient.  Each house is rated from good to poor based on how well it is
protected from wildfire.  A stucco house with a class-A roof that has been
carefully mitigated will obviously do much better than a wood house with
wood shake shingles and junipers against the house. Try it out.  It's really
interesting.   Chipping starts October 8 for Pine Creek and Thunderbird and
October 22 for Woodmen Valley and Cedar Lane.  You must attend a CSFD public
meeting or preregister at
https://coloradosprings.gov/fire-department/page/neighborhood-chipping-progr
am?mlid=20061 to participate.  Attending last night's meeting counts.  You
can also request an onsite analysis by contacting Ashley by phone or email. 

BRENT AMBUEHL, CRIME PREVENTION COORDINATOR, EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF
DEPARTMENT, 719-520-7151, BrentAmbuehl at elpasoco.com
<mailto:BrentAmbuehl at elpasoco.com> 

The largest problems in El Paso County are automotive break-ins and theft,
burglary, mail theft and illegal marijuana grows.  Be extremely careful
renting your home. Illegal growers will offer first and last rent along with
a $10,000 deposit to get access to your home.  The illegal grow they will
set up will destroy your house.  Heroin is a huge problem in the county. It
is driving most of the burglary and mail theft.  See
http://myneighborhoodupdate.net/ and http://communitycrimemap.com/ to learn
more about the crimes in your area.  The top burglary deterrents are dogs,
proper lighting and alarm systems.  Burglars often case a neighborhood long
before they hit it. Be sure to close your blinds at night and change your
routine on a regular basis so they can't predict your actions.  Feel free to
contact Brent by phone or email to learn more about fighting crime. He'll
even help assess your property.  

 

Thanks again and be careful during this dry season!

 

 

 

Kevin Bush
Chairman, Woodmen Valley Fire Protection District |  <http://www.wvfpd.org/>
www.wvfpd.org 
719-260-8688 office | 719-650-7557 cell |  <mailto:kevin at wvfpd.org>
kevin at wvfpd.org 

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