North Metro Fire Rescue District

Today marked the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a day our nation will never forget. It is our honor to co-host the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony in Broomfield each year and to spend time reflecting on the many lives lost, their legacies we've carried forward and the lessons we learned in the face of tragedy. We were also honored to participate in a special 9/11 Ceremony hosted by Northglenn Police. As we move forward from this day, may we all remember the unity, community, bravery, kindness and strength that bound us together as Americans in the face of adversity. Never forget.

North Metro Fire is seeking proposals from qualified audit firms of certified public accountants to audit its financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, with the option to audit the district’s financial statements for each of the two subsequent fiscal years. In order to be considered for selection, audit firm proposals for auditing services must be received by 5 p.m. (MST) on Friday, September 20, 2024. For more information on submission requirements, scope of work and general financial information, visit our website. News Flash • District Seeks Proposals for Auditing Services (northmetrofire.org)

Congratulations to our newest firefighter trainees who began their first official day of the North Area Fire Academy 15! Four agencies have trainees in this fall academy, including North Metro Fire, who has five trainees participating. We are excited to watch them learn and grow over the next 14 weeks!

Congratulations to North Metro Firefighter Josh Rice, who recently completed his field training instruction and received his paramedic badge today. We are proud of you Firefighter/Paramedic Rice! Onward and upward!

This month, we had the honor of swearing in two of our employees into their new positions. First, we recognized North Metro Fire's Matt Horan who was recently promoted and took his official oath as deputy chief of support services. We also welcomed Rexford Wilkosz who recently joined North Metro Fire and took his oath as fire inspector for the fire district. Chief Horan joined North Metro Fire in 2007 and established himself as a skilled and dedicated firefighter. His leadership abilities and his passion for training and mentoring others proved valuable as he progressed through the ranks to captain. In 2021, Chief Horan was selected to serve as accreditation manager for the district – a role that gave him an in-depth, comprehensive understanding of organizational operations and priorities. Chief Horan has skillfully collaborated with and supported every division in the organization, driving North Metro Fire toward its accreditation goals and, in the process, also delivering vital information that helped shape the strategic course for our fire district. We are excited to have him as a knowledgeable and respected leader in our organization as we continue to grow. Congratulations on your promotion, Chief Horan! We are also excited to have a new member join our North Metro Fire family to serve in our Fire Prevention Division. Fire Inspector Wilkosz came to North Metro Fire with more than 19 years of experience in the fire service, serving as a volunteer and career firefighter, working in the State of Idaho EMS Bureau, supporting disaster relief efforts and fulfilling administrative roles in the fire service. We are happy to have him on board and supporting our community as fire inspector!

Exciting News for Future Firefighters! Are you ready to answer the call? The application period for North Metro firefighter recruits opens this Monday! Whether you're passionate about serving your community or seeking a dynamic, team-oriented career with purpose, this is your chance to make a difference. Stay tuned for more details on how to apply and start your journey towards a rewarding career in fire/EMS! No experience or certifications necessary. Spread the word and tag someone who dreams of becoming a North Metro firefighter. #werehiring #joinourteam #becomeafirefighter #firefighters #Colorado #NorthMetroFire

In June, Colorado Task Force 1 (CO-TF1) was deployed to Ruidoso, New Mexico, to assist on the South Fork and Salt Fires. North Metro Fire’s Randy Delaney deployed with the team as a medical specialist. CO-TF1 conducted search and rescue operations in the burned areas, and with the help of search canines, checked more than 900 structures spread over 6,000 acres. Once the team members returned from their daily missions, they would undergo decontamination, a critical process to keep members safe from unknowingly tracking hazardous materials into the base. Within the field, team members faced a variety of dangers, whether it was from the debris, downed power lines or hazardous materials. Delaney served with other medical specialists trained to treat team members (and the search and rescue dogs until they could receive veterinarian care). During his deployment, Delaney and the other medical specialists used any downtime to train on medical procedures, such as administering sutures and giving wound care.

Training is an important element factored into every North Metro firefighter's job. Recently, the crew at Station 62 took the opportunity to work with one of our first year firefighters on communications and control from the top of Truck 62's ladder. Most calls don't require us to use our aerial ladder, so training plays a large role in preparing our firefighters to be ready when it's needed during an emergency. #werehiring #joinourteam

We wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July!Leave the fireworks to the professionals. #northmetrofire #4thofJuly

Today is National Wildland Firefighter Day, and it's fitting that we have a crew from our wildland team deployed on the Oak Ridge Fire near Pueblo. They set out on Friday as another crew from our team returned from the Snow Ranch Fire in southwest CO. Additionally, we have one firefighter assigned to the tanker base at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport helping refuel wildland tanker planes and keeping them ready for air support operations. We are fortunate to have such an active and strong wildland team. While they work hard and put in long hours supporting wildfires across Colorado and neighboring states, they bring back with them experience and skills from their deployments that serve our own community well.