Heroes Gala Program- ROUGH DRAFT 1 by Douglas County Community Foundation

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms

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Thank You

TO OUR GENEEROUS PARTNER & SPONSOR HEROES

FromChairmanoftheBoard

Thank you for joining us this evening to honor and celebrate our heroes throughout Douglas County.

As chairman of the board for Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF), it is my privilege to share with you why we, as a nonprofit organization, are so passionate about building a sustainable and enduring Community Emergency Relief Fund

Tonight’s inaugural event is the catalyst for the fund, which we established to prepare for sustainable emergency relief and to provide Douglas County residents immediate assistance in time of critical need. We partner with first responders and vetted organizations that provide boots-onthe-ground assistance – like many of those being honored this evening – and support and connect them with those impacted in a crisis. DCCF is agile and able to distribute funds in a timely and efficient manner, allowing those in need throughout our community immediate access to financial support

I would like to extend a special thank you to the Douglas County Board of Commissioners for their support and partnership of this event and the DCCF Community Emergency Relief Fund. Their commitment of $200,000 in matching funds raised tonight will ensure maximum impact of your generous contributions, now and in the future. Partnerships such as this, and those with our corporate sponsors, make the work DCCF is doing that much more powerful, and we appreciate you

A d th k t ti di t Mike Waid, our gala chair, Marco Fields, as well as our hardworking board of directors, whose stewardship and providing support to local nonprofit organizations in Douglas County is unmatched ns Chatfield Farms and this special evening among friends, colleagues and community heroes! Thank osity.

FromChairmanoftheBoard

The Douglas County Community Foundation welcomes you to our inaugural Heroes Gala. This unforgettable night of inspiration and celebration will raise awareness and support and say Thank You to our Douglas County first responders, Armed Forces members, veterans, and our nonprofit partner organizations that support these brave heroes.

Proceeds from this event will support our Community Emergency Relief fund. These funds directly assist our community, nonprofit partners, and first responders during catastrophic events affecting Douglas County residents and ensure that emergency relief funds can be quickly accessed and distributed to those in Douglas County who need it most when they need it most.

Through your commitment to support this event, you will help ensure a safe and thriving Douglas County community for years to come. We look forward to celebrating with you!

The Schedule

6:45 PM

Pipes & Drums

Walk to the Main Event Heroes Tent

7:00 PM

Event Begins

9:30 PM

Heroes Light Up the Night Celebration

9:45 PM

VIPs at The Stables Afterparty

Douglas County Helicopter Fly Over

Meet Your Host and Auctioneer

DEBORA TAKARAH, MC

Deborah Takahara is a well-known and respected communication specialist in Colorado, having spent nearly 30 years in the broadcast news industry Deborah moved to Colorado in 2006 and worked for nearly 16 years as an anchor and reporter at KDRV/KWGN, where she focused on law enforcement and criminal justice issues She became a trusted name in the community by delivering news stories with sincerity, compassion, and accuracy

Deborah won numerous awards for her reporting and was recognized for her dedication to ethical and honest journalism After leaving TV news, Deborah spent one year as the public information specialist at the United States Attorney’s Office for Colorado In her new role as Public Information Director for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Deborah is responsible for managing the department’s communication and outreach efforts, including social media, press releases, and community engagement She also enjoys volunteering for various non-profit organizations like Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, the Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation, and St Jude Children’s Research Hospital

UBYN NOVELLE, AUCTIONEER

Subyn has quickly become the auctioneer to the stars, raising funds with organizations St Jude, Goldwater Institute, Brenda & Kurt Warner, working celebrity crowds with Jayne Seamour, Jimmy Kimmel, Tiffany Hadish, Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper, Snoop Dog, Leonardo Decabriol, Robin thick NFL Quarterback Club, Navy Seals, The ACLU,

Subyn began acting and modeling at age 14, quickly learning she never met a stage she didn’t like When Subyn was 15 she began interning at WUSA in Washington DC and developed a passion for broadcast journalism, because of the ability to share someone else’s story to thousands of people through News Woulded warriors,100 club, make a wish,

When she took the stage as an emcee at Alice Cooper's annual Christmas Pudding in 2016, she saw all her passions collide as she saw the auctioneer take the stage and raise money for the Solid Rock Foundation At that moment, she knew that being an auctioneer was the answer to her question, “What was I created to be?” Auctioneering encompasses all of her passions of philanthropy, being an advocate and spokesperson, raising money to make a difference, and boldly capturing the attention of an audience to share the message of the organization

FIRE & RESCUE

Enjoy visitng these fire & resque vehicles along

Heroes Row

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Brush 155

2018 Freightliner 4x4

Type 3: Structure and wildland firefighting operations

500 GPM pump w/ 100 GPM auxiliary high-pressure pump; 500 gallon tank; 20 gallons Class A foam; 1,200 ft. structural firefighting hose; 3,000 ft. wildfire hose.

This Type 3 brush truck is ideal for performing wildfire operations and protecting structures, as well as any other emergency. It can drive off road while spraying water at the same time and supply water to the firefighters thousands of feet away.

Engine 19

2022 Pierce Velocity

Type 1: Structural firefighting operations

1,500 GPM pump; 750 gallon tank; 20 gallons class A foam; 1,000 ft 5-inch hose; 1,000 ft. 2.5-inch hose; 550 ft. 1.75-inch hose; 28-foot ladder

The Type 1 fire engine is the standard apparatus that responds to all types of emergencies and hazards It has the water capacity, hose and tools for structural firefighting or structure defense during a wildfire A wide array of tools and equipment are carried, including extrication tools to remove patients from vehicles and EMS equipment Two firefighters, an engineer, and an officer staff the engine Some engines have advanced life support (ALS) capabilities and are staffed by a paramedic

Brush 19

2020 Ram 5500 4x4

Type 6: Off-road wildland fire and recovery operations

100 GPM pump; 300 gallon tank; 10 gallons class A foam; 3,000 ft wildlfire hose

The Type 6 brush truck is designed for off-road rough terrain to perform primarily wildland firefighting operations. It has the pumping capacity to deliver water about a half mile away. It also has "pump and roll" capabilities to spray water while driving. It carries a variety of wildland firefighting tools, a drip torch for igniting strategic fires to burn fuel ahead of the main fire, and saws that will cut a tree up to 20 inches in diameter.

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Incident Dispatch Team "IDT 2

2018 RAM 2500

The Incident Dispatch Team responds to large incidents to support communications, planning, interoperability, connectivity, radios, weather, patient tracking, mapping, and drone support

ender 39

2021 Kenworth/Pierce

1,000 GPM pump; 3,000 gallon tank; 3,500 gallon portable drop tank

The water tender is designed to carry large amounts of water to areas without a water source (such as a fire hydrant) in order to supply fire engines and brush trucks with the water they need for firefighting operations It can also empty its water into a portable drop tank which allows the fire apparatus to draft the water out of the portable tank while the water tender goes back to fill up again

Medic 14

2014 RAM 5500, 4x4

The ambulance, or medic unit, is staffed by an emergency medical technician (EMT) and a paramedic. Some are staffed with 2 paramedics. The medic unit is the vehicle used to transport patients to the hospital. Its paramedics deliver advanced life support (ALS) care, including advanced cardiac life support, and even carries ultrasound equipment to improve diagnostics on scene so specialized care is ready at the hospital. The paramedics are also cross-trained in firefighting so they can immediately engage in fire suppression and search-and-rescue operations when not involved in medical care.

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WM Truck 14

2019 Pierce Arrow XT

107-ft Ascendant, rear-mounted, heavy-duty aerial ladder 1,500 GPM pump; 500 gallon tank; 20 gallons Class A foam

The ladder truck can reach the upper floors of a building to rescue victims or spray water at high elevations. This truck is referred to as a "straight stick" meaning there is no bucket or other platform to stand on at the end of the ladder. During a structure fire, the ladder company is often assigned to ventilation operations where tools are used to cut holes in roofs. During rescue operations, the truck carries extrication equipment and other cutting tools. Vehicles and heavy objects can be lifted with air bags or other hyraulic equipment Wood and bracing equipment is used to stabilize a building that is collapsing or rescue a victim from a trench

Battalion 1

Battalion 151

The Battalion Chief is the commander of a battalion of 5 or 6 fire stations. During a fire or other major emergency, the Battalion Chief takes command of the incident to provide strategy and tactics, track all resources and personnel, communicate with dispatchers, order more resources, and coordinate with other agencies. These command vehicles include Mobile Dispatch Terminals (MDT), extra radios, rehabilitation supplies, decontamination equipment, and firefighting gear so the Battalion Chief can support the firefighters and be in the "hot zone" safely.

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Engine 1/2

The water tank holds 20 gallons of water that feeds a functional deck gun.

Engine 1/2 started life as a Halloween costume for Ricky Marques, who always dreamed of being a Firefighter Ricky suffers from Cerebral Palsy and has spent most of his childhood confined to a wheelchair His uncle, a talented metal worker, constructed Engine 1/2 around Ricky’s wheelchair, helping him achieve his dream! With Engine 1/2 Ricky was able to participate in many parades in the Wheat Ridge area alongside the full-sized fire engines Eventually Engine ½’s body was adapted to a golf cart chassis

Now, Engine 1/2 continues to inspire aspiring Firefighters of all ages though Community Outreach programs hosted by the South Metro Safety Foundation Sponsorship for Engine 1/2 is provided by South Metro Fire Rescue along with other charitable donations from our community partners

Thank You To Our Douglas County Fire & Rescue Heroes!

LAW ENFORCEMENT

SCAN TO PURCHASE

Law Enforcement Vehicle & Demonstrations

Douglas County Sheriff Bomb Squad

2 Bomb Technicians to interact with guest

Bomb Robot demonstration/ X-ray equipment

Bomb suit demonstration

Bomb truck and trailer

One of the most active teams in the sheriff’s office is the bomb squad, which on average, responds to about 30 calls a year about explosive or suspected explosive devices In addition to responding to calls for service involving explosives, the squad teaches classes about dealing with bomb threats and recognizing explosives to residents and business owners

The squad has a commander and 5 technicians who are all certified explosive breachers. The goal of breaching is to provide SWAT with a safe, high-speed, and dynamic form of breaching that will help to ensure a safe ending to a violent situation. The team trains on a regular basis and is very active with other squads from the Denver metro area. The squad is on call 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, and is able to respond immediately to any call-outs throughout the county. The squad uses robots for bomb retrieval and disposal, known as the Andros F6A and a smaller platform called a Dragon Runner.

6:00 PM Flyover

Douglas County Fire Suppression Helicpoter

Type 2 helicopter capable of delivering 300 gallons of water to the front lines of a wildfire

Wildfires are the number one natural hazard in Douglas County Wildfires can strike in any season, in any neighborhood, and move extremely fast Aerial support is an essential tool in suppressing a fire’s growth and assisting firefighters on the ground as they work to save lives and property

The Sheriff is responsible for the coordination of fire suppression efforts in the case of prairie, forest, or wildland fires or wildfires occurring in the unincorporated area of the county outside the boundaries of a fire protection district, or those that exceed the capabilities of the fire protection district to control or extinguish.

The Douglas County Sherrif’s Office formed a Wildland Fire Handcrew (WFH) Special Team, supervised by the Office of Emergency Management. The WFH serves as an initial attack fire suppression resource to assist other county agencies that do not have the resources necessary, or in areas where the Sheriff is the fire warden, or when their presence would greatly increase the ability to suppress wildfires that are threatening life or property. The purpose of the WFH is to assist Douglas County fire agencies in responding Hard, Heavy, and Fast to initial attack wildfires.

County Sheriff SWAT Team

cers geared up ored vehicle on display. viewing and handling

Douglas County Regional Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) is a multi-agency regional tactical team commanded by the DCSO that responds to high risk law enforcement calls like active killers, barricades, serving search warrants, shots fired, dignity protection and others

The team includes operations and tactical commanders, team leaders, entry operators, K-9s, snipers, crisis negotiators, paramedics and civilian volunteers SWAT is made up of deputies from DCSO, officers from the Parker, Lone Tree and Castle Rock Police departments and medics from the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority Team members are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and are able to respond immediately from their location to any call-outs or incidents.

las Count Sheriff K-9 Unit

Agility and obedience demonstrations

Douglas County Sheriff Mobile Command Post

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is to expand mobile communication capabilities and provide a secure environment for controlling authorities during tactical operations, natural and man-made disasters, special events and other instances as need dictates.

of MCP K-9 trained police dog and handler Bite suit demonstrations

Law Enforcement Vehicles & Demonstrations

2 Motorcycle Officers

Motorcycle display

Laser/Radar demonstration

The motorcycle unit performs traffic enforcement throughout the county. Motorcycles are more maneuverable than the more traditional police vehicles, permitting motor officers to negotiate traffic more easily and rapidly respond to traffic crashes and other calls for service Motorcycles can move through congested traffic or use the shoulder of the roadway to provide coverage at collision scenes, often more quickly and safely than an officer in a traditional police vehicle

The motorcycle officers’ primary function is traffic law enforcement Motorists will notice our motorcycles all over Douglas County but especially on major arterials, problem areas, neighborhoods, high volume traffic areas and in school zones Our deputies are also very active apprehending aggressive drivers, conducting DUI enforcement, and completing crash investigations The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office maintains a fleet of Harley-Davidson enforcement motorcycles

Douglas County Sheriff Traffic Units Patrol

4 Mounted Patrol Horses/riders

Police Truck and Horse Trailer Petting opportunity

patrols on horseback by Western sheriffs The Mounted Patrol supports special l unrest, and search and rescue. Lost children will approach an officer on horseback before one riding a motorized vehicle The unit performs public relations at community events, in parades and at ceremonial and honor guard occasions The patrol also helps neighboring agencies and municipalities upon request With the officer’s high view-point, and the high visibility, the nickname of “ten foot cop” has gained popularity A horse and rider provide a force multiplier in crowd control

It is estimated that a well-trained horse and rider have an impact equal to ten deputies on foot The horses are trained to do a lot of things horses hate to do They must stand still for hours at a time and move into crowds on command They need to ignore loud noises, like fireworks and yelling The horses are personally owned by their riders who are responsible for the daily care and maintenance including feed, hay, bedding, housing, veterinary and farrier expenses They are fully certified before being allowed to work in a law enforcement capacity and interact with the public Horses used in police work must be reliable in temperament They must be strong enough in personality to approach a crowd or negotiate an obstacle but in the next minute patiently stand and allow a child to pet their nose

Hero Awards

The Douglas County Community Foundation is to pleased to announce this 2023 Hero Awards.

These special honors recognize our Douglas County first responders, Armed Forces members, veterans, and nonprofit organizations that support these brave heroes and impact our community.