December 2025 Newsletter

A festive fire truck decorated with lights, featuring someone dressed as Santa Claus waving from the driver's seat.

Two kids watch a police vehicle with flashing lights on a decorated street at night, with festive decorations visible.

A person dressed as Santa interacts with a woman outside, while festive lights illuminate nearby houses at night.

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In the Loop: Your Fire District & Neighborhood News

21st Annual Santa Run- All of us at Frederick-Firestone Fire District want to thank you for welcoming us into your neighborhoods once again this year. It was wonderful seeing the excitement and smiles one everyones faces. We wish you all a cozy and joyous holiday season, and a happy new year!

January 14th @ 6:00PM- CPR/AED/Basic First Aid Class @ Frederick-Firestone Fire District's Administrative Office - 8426 Kosmerl Place, Frederick 80504

EMS-FTEP™ Basic FTO Course Hosted at Frederick-Firestone Fire District

A group photo of firefighters and staff in uniform, gathered in a modern meeting room with a fire department emblem in the background. — EMS-FTEP™ Basic FTO Course Hosted at Frederick-Firestone Fire District

Thanks to a generous donation from the Weld County Fire Chiefs’ Association, the Frederick-Firestone Fire District hosted the NEMSMA (National EMS Management Association) EMS-FTEP™ Basic FTO course. The course was attended by members from Frederick-Firestone Fire, Ault-Pierce Fire, Platteville/Gilcrest Fire, Greeley Fire, Galeton Fire, Eagle County Paramedics, LaSalle Fire, Saguache County Ambulance, Mountain View Fire, Grand County EMS, and iCare Ambulance.

This course introduces the fundamentals of the EMS Field Training and Evaluation Program (EMS-FTEP™), with a focus on program structure, tools, and techniques. Participants learn adult education principles, effective coaching strategies, and best practices for providing constructive feedback. They also gain skills in evaluating and documenting trainee performance using EMS-FTEP™ tools such as Standardized Evaluation Guidelines, the Recruit Training Manual, and Daily Observation Reports.

A group of six firefighters in uniform poses together in front of a firefighter emblem and American flags. — Members of Frederick-Firestone Fire District Attend EMS-FTEP™ Basic FTO Course

Safety Corner- Heating Safety Tips

We've been enjoying mild Colorado weather the last couple of months, but as temperatures drop, heaters, fireplaces, and wood stoves will be in use more often. It’s important to remember that home heating equipment can pose serious fire risks if not used properly. Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires during the winter months, but many of these incidents are preventable. Please take a moment to review these Heating Safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association to help keep you and your family warm — and safe — all season long.