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NEWS FROM THE LARKSPUR Larkspur), is staffed with four paid members, Station 2(Perry
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (LFPD) Park), is staffed with two paid members and Station 4 is located
Mike Grill, Board of Directors for the LFPD... on Furrow Rd. Volunteers also pull shifts at either station one
or two to supplement staffing. Our shifts are a 48/96 schedule,
LFPD Mission Statement meaning crews are on duty for 48 hours and off for 96 hours.
Dedicated to our community We run three shifts; A shift, B shift and C shift. Our administra-
through quality services, compas- tion consists of the Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, Training/ Volun-
sion, and excellence teer Coordinator Lieutenant, Administrative Assistant and our
Board of Directors.
New this month is the LFPD Mem- -------------------------------
ber Profile, introducing members of Calls for Service: August 2017
the LFPD to the public.
LFPD Call Statistics - August, 2017
LFPD Member Profile Fires 5
EMS 34
Alarm Activations 4
Other 33
TOTAL 76

Upcoming Events
October 15 from 11:00 to 3:00 – LFPD Open House at Station
161, followed by the annual Larkspur Volunteer Fire Auxiliary
Chili Cook-off
October 19 at 7:00 PM – Board of Directors meeting at Station
161 located at 9414 South Spruce Mountain Road

PET TALK WITH PILAR

NAME: Jarrod Lamb
Disaster Plan for your pets
RANK AND TIME SERVED WITH LFPD: I’ve been with The recent national disasters we
LFPD for 21 years and my current rank is Captain. I started my experienced in the United States
career with LFPD as a volunteer before being hired full-time 1 bring to mind the fact that we
1⁄2 years later. I also currently serve as the Fire Chief for the who live here in this beautiful
Jackson 105 Fire Protection District.
forest need to be ready for a pos-
sible disaster. Anyone with pets
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: I started my career with LFPD in should be cognizant of their needs and be prepared to know
1996 and I’ve also worked with Jackson 105 for 7 years.
where you can take them if you need to leave your home with
short notice. We are more likely here to have much shorter no-
ORIGINALLY FROM: Castle Rock, Colorado
tice of impending danger than our coastal neighbors had.
FAMILY: My wife, Courtnee, is an elementary school teacher Pet owners need to have a grab and go bag containing at least
in Highlands Ranch and we have a 5 year old daughter, Chloee. a five-day supply of essential items. Those items may include
We have a dog named Hopee. We currently live in Castle leashes, collars/harnesses, identification tags, pet medications,
Rock.
vaccination records, food, water, bowls, photos, toys, litter pan
and litter, first aid kit, and list of contacts. This kit should be
HOBBIES: Some of my hobbies include, fly fishing, snow- reviewed on a yearly basis or more often as needed to make
boarding and exploring all Colorado has to offer.
changes and refresh. A crate is a great way to enable travel and
storage of your pet if space is limited where you are going.
WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT SERVING WITH LFPD: The
small town community and the people I work with. We are Be familiar with where appropriate shelters (including hotels),
blessed to work in such a beautiful place. All of our employees boarding facilities, and veterinary hospitals are that may be able
and volunteers are very dedicated to serving our citizens.
to help you. Have a list of friends that may be able to provide
accommodations for you and your pet if you need to evacuate
WHAT SHOULD OUR COMMUNITY KNOW ABOUT your home. Your pet will likely feel the stress of the situation
LFPD: In 2016 we responded to over 1,000 calls for service. and fire fighters will not be able to rescue pets that are aggres-
We respond out of three stations. Two stations are staffed 24/7
and our third station is manned by volunteers. Station 1(in
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