Posts Tagged ‘Berthoud Fire’
Berthoud Fire Calls for December 2011
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident activity for December Thursday, December 1 BFPD responded with TVEMS to a reported motor vehicle accident on 287 near County Road 2E. This was a multiple car accident and Mountain View Fire and Longmont Fire also responded. Berthoud crew assisted with transporting one patient. BFPD responded to Common Drive and assisted a patient needing help getting into their wheelchair. The fire crew assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Mountain Avenue ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire calls for November 2011
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident activity for November Berthoud Fire Protection District Tuesday, November 1 BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Brehm Road. BFPD assisted a walk-in patient at Station 1 on Mountain Ave. The patient had sustained a contusion to the head. The patient was treated on scene then left to seek further treatment. BFPD assisted with a medical call at the Berthoud Living Center. The patient was transported. BFPD assisted with a medical ... Full Story
Holiday Fire Safety Tips
HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY TIPS… Each year fires occurring during the holiday season claim the lives of over 400 people, injure 1650 more, and cause over $990 million in damage. Christmas Tree Fire Hazards Select freshly cut trees, the trunk should be sticky to the touch, the needles should be green and hard to pull back from the branches. Do not place your tree close to a heat source, including a fireplace or heat vent. Keep the tree stand filled with water at all ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire calls for October 2011
BFPD Incident Activity for October October 1 BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on I-25 MM 249. The Berthoud Fire crew evaluated the individuals and found no injuries. BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on I-25 MM 249. The response was cancelled en route by the Colorado State Patrol, as there were no injuries. October 2 BFPD responded to Valley Dirt Riders for a motor vehicle accident. Berthoud Fire assisted Thompson Valley EMS and the patient was ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire calls for September
BFPD Incident Activity for September 6 - September 30 September 6 BFPD response was cancelled en route to a motor vehicle accident on I-25 MM 252. BFPD call was cancelled en route to a motor vehicle accident on I-25 MM 250. BFPD responded to a residential fire alarm at 4250 Malibu Drive. The resident was contacted and there was no emergency. September 7 BFPD responded to a Carbon Monoxide alarm at 2041 Burbank Street. No CO was detected and the monitor needed to be ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire to host 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
September 11, 2011, 9 a.m to 2 p.m. The Berthoud Fire Protection District will host a special memorial ceremony, open house, and picnic to honor the lives of those who fell on September 11, 2001. At no cost to those who attend, the fire department will conduct a memorial ceremony from 9 a.m.-10 a.m.; an “open house” of the fire department from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. and a community cookout from 12 p.m. -2 p.m. During the open house, the community can take part in the “Touch a ... Full Story
Fire at Pioneer Sand and Gravel
The Crystal Fire may be larger, but there was some excitement in Berthoud on Saturday afternoon as firefighters responded to a fire Pioneer Sand Company. David and Julie Dowen of Mead happened to be on had to takes some photos. According to Ms. Dowen, the desk clerk told her that a customer had come into the office and said, "Hey, your mulch is on fire." The call went out to Berthoud Fire who responded to cool things off. Note: You can still get mulch if you need it as it can be delivered ... Full Story
Holiday Decorations – Safety Tips from Berthoud Fire
Holiday Decorations Use Only Nonflammable Decorations All decorations should be nonflammable or flame-retardant and placed away from heat vents. If you are using a metallic or artificial tree, make sure it is flame retardant. Don't Block Exits Ensure that trees and other holiday decorations do not block an exit way. In the event of a fire, time is of the essence. A blocked entry/exit way puts you and your family at risk. Never Put Wrapping Paper in the ... Full Story
Holiday Lights – Safety Tips from Berthoud Fire
Maintain Your Holiday Lights Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in the insulation, broken or cracked sockets, and excessive kinking or wear before putting them up. Use only lighting listed by an approved testing laboratory. Do Not Overload Electrical Outlets Do not link more than three light strands, unless the directions indicate it is safe. Connect strings of lights to an extension cord before plugging the cord into the outlet. Make ... Full Story
Open House at Berthoud Fire station
Open House Fire Station 1, 275 Mountain Ave. Saturday, October 23 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. On Saturday, October 23, the Berthoud Fire Protection District, in cooperation with the Berthoud Historical Society, will host an “Open House” at Fire Station 1 and the Berthoud Museum. This is an excellent opportunity to meet your local firefighters of today and the past. The Berthoud Museum will display historical fire department memorabilia to include uniforms, photographs and ... Full Story
