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Fire Chief Expectations:

• Part-time / 25-30 hours per week, over at least 3 days
• Salary; $1500-$3000 per month depending on qualifications/experience
• Start date within 30 days of formal job offer
• Strong work ethic and moral compass
• Detail oriented and organized
• Positive communication skills, both oral and written
• Working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft, Word, and Excel
• Ability to work with, and accommodate the needs of volunteer members

Fire Chief Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to the Board of Directors (BOD)
• Not required to be a full-time resident of Limon, or a current member of the LAFPD (Small, single occupant apartment, with kitchen, is available if needed)
• Must attend monthly BOD meetings (may attend via zoom call if unable to attend in person due to unusual circumstances, not to exceed 3 times per calendar year)
• Must demonstrate the ability to professionally interact with others, including but not limited to volunteer members, Board members, civilians, and other agencies
• Public Information Officer (PIO), and face of the department
• Reviews Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA’s), and provides guidance and direction for the BOD and other members of the department
• Finance: Annual budget projections, long-term budget analysis/planning, repair and replacement of equipment and tools as needed, routine maintenance of apparatus, building, grounds, and equipment
• Administrative duties as needed
• Command of large-scale incidents
• Shared duties with the Deputy Chief to include:
  • SOG’s / Rules / Regulations periodic review and update as needed
  • Fire Prevention / Code Enforcement / Investigations
  • Recruitment of new volunteers
  • Manage social media

Fire Chief Qualifications and Certifications:

• Valid Colorado driver license 
• High School diploma or GED
• 8-10 years of fire service experience:
  • Officer at least 2-3 years
  • Working knowledge of budget and finance
  • Fire Officer I/II is desired, but not required
• Firefighter I (at minimum), obtain Firefighter II within 12-18 months
• First Responder (at minimum), EMT-Basic or higher is welcome
• Wildland S130 and S190
• NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800, or the ability to attain within 12-18 months
• Minimum of Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC), or higher level (i.e. Driver/Operator I/II/III)
• HazMat – Operations level
• Ability and expertise with grant writing would be extremely beneficial, but not required
• Physical requirements:
  • Clean background check (CBI)
  • Drug screening at time of hire
  • Doctors letter confirming the ability to handle the physical requirements of firefighting

Timeline:

• Letter of intent, with attached resume, must be submitted to the Limon Area Fire Protection District Board of Directors on or before May 20th, 2023. Applicants may submit electronically or via US Mail:
  • Electronic address: secretaryLAFPD@hotmail.com
  • Physical address: P.O. Box 3, Limon, CO 80828 Attn: Board of Directors
• Interviews will be conducted by the Board of Directors within the 2 weeks following the deadline.
• Preferred start date as close to June 1-15, 2023  

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Limon Area Fire Protection District of Lincoln and Elbert Counties, Colorado.

NOTICE OF ELECTION CANCELLATION

AND

CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Limon Area Fire Protection District, Town of Limon, Elbert and Lincoln Counties, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2022 is hereby cancelled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513 C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Kerigan Kappel 4-Year Term To May 2027

Lagenia Cher’rie Reimer 4-Year Term To May 2027

Todd M. Rosenberger 4-Year Term To May 2027

By: Brian J. Zoril 

Designated Election Official

Limon Area Fire Protection District

Publishd In: 

The Limon Leader

One Time Only On: March 15, 2023 

Town of Limon

Limon Area Fire Protection District

Joint Press Release- For immediate Release

November 16, 2022

Recently, representatives from the Town of Limon and the Limon Area Fire Protection District came together to discuss the future of emergency services in our community.

For more than a century, ambulance and fire service in the Limon area has been provided by dedicated community members.

Leaders from the Town and the Fire District agree that our number one priority is to continue providing the high-quality emergency services that our community has come to expect. To that end, we are working together to build community support and increase staffing for both the Ambulance Service and the Fire Department.

Our departments need dedicated community members who are willing to become trained firefighters and emergency medical responders. Both agencies are committed to providing support to obtain necessary certifications and trainings. We would love the opportunity to tell you about the rewarding opportunities available.

For more information, please contact:

Harrold Smith, Limon Ambulance: 719-775-2256

Brian Zoril, Limon Fire Department: 970-270-4269

Limon and its surrounding areas rely on the time, skill and efforts of people LIKE YOU!  We provide all necessary training and equipment. Over the course of two years, you have the opportunity to earn your State Firefighting Certification, State Hazardous Materials Certification, Emergency Medical Responder Certification and Federal Wildland Firefighting Certification. Additional information and an application for membership are available in our download section! 

We currently accept members who live within the LAFPD boundaries only. If you do not live in the LAFPD, we encourage you to find opportunities to serve the emergency service organization in your community.

Limon Area Fire Protection District (Limon Fire & Rescue) is a full service emergency services organization. Based in the Limon, "The Hub City",  Limon Fire & Rescue began serving our community in 1912. We have grown to cover more than 400 square miles in both Lincoln and Elbert counties. We specialize in fire suppression, vehicle rescue, technical rescue and emergency medical services. We provide ambulance transport through our partner agency, Limon Ambulance Service. We are staffed with professionally qualified volunteers. Our men and women come from many walks of life and backgrounds, but all share one goal:  To serve with integrity, courage, passion and dedication; and to preserve life, property and the environment.

We couldn't accomplish our  mission of life safety without the help and support of our community.