Inter--Can​yon Fire Rescue Extricates Three Horses from Horse Trailer

Inter-Canyon Fire/Rescue firefighters responded to a truck and trailer accident today to assist with the extrication of three horses from a horse trailer.  The trailer and truck slid from the road in White Deer Valley, in the area of Deer Creek Canyon Park, about 11:30 a.m. this morning.  Firefighters worked to ensure the safety of both emergency responders and the animals during the extrication.  Firefighters were able to gain access to the trailer and release the horses.  The horses had only minor cuts and scrapes and were taken to a neighbor's home for assessment.  The driver of the vehicle was not injured in the accident. 

This is the second horse extrication by ICFR firefighters.  Two years ago ICFR firefighters responded to a horse trapped in a fence and assisted with releasing the animal during heavy snow conditions.

ICFR responds to garage fire on North Canyon Trail

Fire fighters from Inter-Canyon Fire Rescue responded to a garage fire this morning in the Deer Creek Canyon area.  The homeowner at 17611 North Canyon Trail reported the fire this morning at 10:15 a.m.  Firefighters found the garage fully involved upon arrival and the fire was threatening the home and surrounding trees.  Firefighters attacked both the fire in the garage and the fire which had extended into the surrounding grass and trees.  The home was saved with minimal damage to a porch area.  The entire detached garage, two vehicles, a tractor and camper were lost in the blaze.  45 firefighters and 11 pieces of apparatus fought the fire.  The area has limited acces with single lane gravel roads and no water sources.  All of the water used to fight the fire was brought in by fire tenders.  Inter-Canyon Fire Rescue was assisted by firefighters from Elk Creek and Indian Hills Fire Departments.  The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No one was injured in the fire.

Engine 634 on scene of the garage fire

Engine 631 on North Canyon Trail

Inter-Canyon Fire Rescue Needs You!

Inter-Canyon Fire/Rescue is seeking volunteers.  With the steady growth in call volume and the increasing complexity of our responses within the Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District, ICFR has a growing need for men and women who want to share the interest of helping others in need.  If you desire to help your community and consider respect and appreciation reward enough for the job you do, please attend any of the ICFR Business Meetings, held the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at ICFR Station One, 7939 South Turkey Creek Road.  The next business meeting will be held on Thursday December 6, 2013.  At any of our business meetings you will have the opportunity to see the ICFR fire, rescue and medical equipment, meet with members of the department and submit your application.

Volunteer firefighters in ICFR are trained and equipped at no cost to the volunteer.  Each volunteer must undergo in-house training, in addition to becoming a Colorado certified firefighter.  Training includes structural firefighting, wildland firefighting, and First Responder EMS training.  Additional training in firefighting and EMS, such as wildland firefighting, EMT, EMT-Intermediate, and Paramedic, is provided at no cost.  Once you start your training, you will be equipped with protective fire fighting gear and a pager.

If you are unable to attend any of the ICFR business meetings you can obtain further information by calling our non-emergency administrative number, 303-697-4413 or pick up an application at headquarters.