2 » Friday, April 24, 2020
epnews.com
New Fire Marshal For Estes Valley Fire District In a swearing in ceremony at Fire Sta- forcement, fire investigations, and most tion 71, Kevin Sullivan became part of importantly community risk reduction the Estes Valley Fire Protection Disthrough education. This directly suptrict team as the new Division Chief of ports the mission of the District “to proPrevention/Fire Marshal. Chief Sullivide the citizens of and visitors to the van was selected after a nationwide re- Estes Valley with superior fire prevencruitment and a robust selection tion, fire protection, and emergency process to determine a best services in fit for both the agency and a safe and the community. Fire Chief efficient David Wolf stated, “The manner.” Fire Marshal is an integral When part of our organization’s asked about mission to make and keep his apour community safe. The proach to ideal candidate had to unfire prevenderstand the value of edution, Sullication over enforcement van stated, and have a desire to work “customer with business owners in a focus and partnership approach to education community risk reduction. is the best We are confident that Chief method for Sullivan understands the achieving challenges faced in our real comcommunity and will help munity risk Kevin Sullivan us continue to provide exreduction.” ceptional service for our Chief Sulresidents and guests.” livan started his career in the fire service The Prevention Division includes in 2007 as a volunteer firefighter with Fire Marshal Sullivan and Fire Inspec- Lane Fire Authority in Oregon. He has tor Nate Mutzl, and together they are worked as a Fire Inspector/Fire Investiresponsible for all aspects of fire pregator in Sedona, Arizona, and most revention – including plans review and cently was a Deputy State Fire Marshal permits, fire inspections, fire code en- with the Oregon Office of State Fire Mar-
shal. Prior to his time in the fire service, he worked in the architecture profession for ten years. Sullivan has a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oregon and a Master of Fire Science from the University of New Haven in Connecticut, with concentrations in both public safety management and fire/arson investigation. Sullivan has been a certified fire marshal in both Oregon and Connecticut and is a graduate of the International Public Safety Leadership and Ethics Institute (IPSLEI). The Estes Valley Fire Protection District has been protecting the Estes Valley since 1907. The District is comprised of a highly dedicated team of five career employees and 40 volunteer members (and many supporting family members, partners and loved ones). The District serves 70 square miles in the Town of Estes Park and unincorporated Larimer County, and responded to over 600 calls for service in 2019. Through mutual aid agreements, Estes Valley Fire responds to incidents
with Estes Park Health EMS, Estes Park Police Allenspark FPD, Big Elk VFD, Glen Haven VFD, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Lyons FPD, Pinewood Springs FPD, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Larimer County Emergency Services.
EVFPD firefighters generally respond to ice. This included: medical calls in their personal vehicles, • Emergency medical (asallowing for a faster response. On other sist EPH): 0 incidents, firefighters respond to a fire • Grass Fire: 1 station to respond in department appa• Motor Vehicle Crash: 1 ratus with specialized equipment. • Alarm: 2 During the week of April 12, the Estes • Odor Investigation: 2 Valley Fire Protection District Estes Valley Fire www.estesvalleyfire.org (EVFPD) responded to 6 calls for serv3,700 copies were printed this week, and distributed FREE to hundreds (normally) of Estes Valley locations including Allenspark, Glen Haven & Lyons. See p. 5
Source For The Very Latest COVID-19 Information In Larimer County
Local Readership With A National Online Audience
Ph: (970) 586-5800 Fax: (970) 692-2611
Opinions of our columnists are not necessarily the opinions of this newspaper. Owners/Publishers: Gary & Kris Hazelton Editor: Kris Hazelton General Manager: Andrew Donaldson ads@estesparknews.com Classified Ads: Tim Buck office@epnews.com Press releases: kris@estesparknews.com All editorial, photo content & graphic design is copyright of Estes Park News, Inc. & can not be reproduced without the expressed written consent of Estes Park News, Inc. ©2020 For subscription information contact us.
Deadlines
Reserve space: Monday by 4:00 pm Final submissions: Tuesday by Noon Classifieds: Deadline Wed. by Noon Estes Park News, Inc. is Independent & locally family owned. Our Multi-Media Studio is at 1191 Woodstock Drive #2 Mail: PO Box 508 Estes Park, CO 80517
Don’t Worry, Be Happy! Tim Libby’s video of this popular song in which he plays various horns is on our EPN facebook page. Enjoy!
19/larimer-county-positive-covid-19For the very latest information on numbers COVID-19 cases in Larimer County, visit www.larimer.org/health/communicable-disease/coronavirus-covid-
