Tag: florissant fire rescue
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Florissant Fire revisiting mill levy
“Operational wise, we’re good, but that could change at any time,” LeAnne Spicer, treasurer of Florissant Fire Rescue said during an informal session held to discuss the ongoing need to increase revenue to keep the department serving the needs of the community. Board Secretary Mark Harter told the small group that another ballot initiative is…
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Two Florissant firefighters receive special recognition
During the summer, Florissant Fire Protection District deployed some of their members to various fires in the state and country. Crews were sent to the Meeker area to fight the Lee and Elk fires during the summer of 2025. Both fires broke out Aug. 2. The Lee Fire was a record-setting event in Colorado. It…
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Florissant Fire fall festival fantastic
Florissant Fire Rescue played host to over 200 people at their Fall Festival / Open House on Oct. 11. This free event for the public included a pumpkin patch, games, candy, vendor booths, a home mitigation model, rescue dummy and good food. Sparky also stopped by to check out the festivities. “This event was also…
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Fire damages Thunderbird Inn in Florissant
The historic Thunderbird Inn bar and restaurant in Florissant received “moderate to severe damage” after a fire late Wednesday night, according to Florissant Fire Rescue. The bulk of the fire was in the front bar area near the fireplace, officials said. Fire was also found around the stove pipe, ceiling and attic area. The Thunderbird…
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Fire damages Thunderbird Inn in Florissant
The historic Thunderbird Inn bar and restaurant in Florissant received “moderate to severe damage” after a fire late Wednesday night, according to Florissant Fire Rescue. The bulk of the fire was in the front bar area near the fireplace, officials said. Fire was also found around the stove pipe, ceiling and attic area. The Thunderbird…