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 In-Reply-To: <087101d3c6cd$835d6e10$8a184a30$@wvfpd.org> References: <087101d3c6cd$835d6e10$8a184a30$@wvfpd.org> Message-ID: <064501d3d383$58450090$08cf01b0$@wvfpd.org> 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 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus 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 | www.wvfpd.org 719-260-8688 office | 719-650-7557 cell | kevin at wvfpd.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbush From: 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 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus 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 . CHIEF RANDY ROYAL, CSFD OPERATIONS, 719-244-6617, 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 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 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 | www.wvfpd.org 719-260-8688 office | 719-650-7557 cell | kevin at wvfpd.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbush --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus