Consider joining ICFR as a Volunteer Firefighter or EMT

WELCOME TO INTERCANYON FIRE/RESCUE! Inter-Canyon Volunteer Fire Department was started in 1946. Today there are over 60 active members (men and women) responding to an average of 350 fire, medical, and rescue calls per year. The district covers fifty square miles of unincorporated Jefferson County including most of South Turkey Creek Canyon Road, Deer Creek Canyon Road, Deer Creek Road, and a five-mile stretch of Highway 285. The department has 5 fire stations throughout the district and 16 pieces of apparatus. Whether you want to be an EMT, specialize in wildland fires, or do it all, there is a place for you at Inter-Canyon. How to Join

1.Call the station or attend the monthly business meeting to talk to an officer regarding your interest in the department. The monthly meetings are the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at Station 1. You should arrive approximately 30 minutes early if it is your first meeting. 2.Attend a business meeting to have the first reading of your application. At this meeting you can complete an application and the consent form necessary for a DMV and criminal background check. You will also meet your mentor. 3. Attend the next business meeting. By the next month the membership committee will have your background check complete. During this meeting, you will have the second reading of your application and background check results, and the active members of the department will vote you onto the department. NOW THAT YOU'RE A ROOKIE Once you are voted in, you are a “Rookie” firefighter. You will be issued your “bunker gear” (fire protective pants, coat, and helmet). You will arrange to get a dispatch pager that is used to alert you of an emergency call. As a Rookie, you are invited to respond to calls on a fire apparatus or with another firefighter. Your level of activity early on will depend on your skills at that time. Rookie training typically takes 6 to 12 months and includes: • A rookie class that is one night a week and most Saturdays for approximately 5 months. This class includes the wildland and hazardous materials training necessary to fulfill your firefighting rookie requirements. • A First Responder class that teaches you first aid and CPR. This class is one night a week for approximately 4 months. • Truck Check-outs on three departmental apparatus. TO STAY IN GOOD STANDING Requirements for good standing include: • Attending 10 business meetings a year. • Completing 36 training hours per year. • Responding to 15% of the calls. THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST Being a firefighter is a time commitment that you need to be prepared for. It is also an impact to your immediate family and you should discuss it with them prior to joining. An Inter-Canyon officer will be happy to meet with you and your family if you have specific questions. Thank you very much for your interest in joining. It is through the volunteering spirit that we succeed as a department. If you have additional questions, come attend a meeting or simply leave a message at our station (303-697-4413) and an officer from our department will contact you. FIREFIGHTING IS DANGEROUS Firefighting is a dangerous activity. As a result, the department prioritizes the safety of its members. We are trained to handle emergencies. We continue to train and remain current on different aspects of firefighting. We ensure that members are familiar with the trucks and equipment prior to use. We maintain our equipment and trucks so that they are in good working condition. And we work as a team, communicating ideas and watching out for each other. As you become more familiar with safety procedures and equipment you will be more involved during fire and rescue calls. ICFR OPPORTUNITIES Every member of ICF/R is trained as a Firefighter I, Hazmat Awareness Level Responder, Wildland Firefighter, and First Responder. Many of the members take on additional specialties. Special teams at ICF/R include: • EMS Team: a medical team that includes first responders, EMT Basics, EMT Intermediates, and Paramedics • High Angle Rescue Team (HART): a team devoted to technical rescues at high angles and in confined spaces. • 285 Wildcats: a wildland team made up of firefighters from the 285 corridor: ICF/R, Indian Hills, Elk Creek, Platte Canyon, and North Fork. Before you can be a part of any or all of these teams, you have to join ICF/R ICF/R REQUIREMENTS In order to join Inter-Canyon Fire/Rescue, you must be able to meet the following requirements: • You must be 18 years of age. If you are between the ages of 13 and 18, you can join as a patrol member. • A basic level of personal fitness is expected. Work out equipment is available for your use once you join. • You need to have a good driving record. • You must live within one air mile of the district boundaries