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I N S I D E

T H I S

I S S U E :

Message from

Special

District

President

1

Message from

the Chief 2

Financials

Safety Tips

How to apply

for board

positions

3

4

5

Contact

Emails

Sponsors

Page

6

7

Special District Board President Mike Meyrick

Vice President Greg Cook

Fire Chief Mark Norris Treasurer Donna Toeroek

Accountant Tess Matassoni

Secretary Jenn Walsh

Assistant Secretary Tim Benton

Website / Social Media Gloria Ochoa

Newsletter Gloria Ochoa David Matassoni

Address P O BOX 510 Canon City, CO 81215 Email: Chief@ TallahasseeVFD.com

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MESSAGE FROM THE SPECIAL DISTRICT BOARD PRESIDENT

This is a me of transi on for your Fire Department, the Tallahassee Fire

Protec on District.

Only a year ago the organiza on transformed from a dona on based non‐

profit organiza on to a voter sanc oned Special District organized as a

government en ty. More recently, the voters approved a property mill

levy that will produce a steady income stream and allow us to budget our

expenses on a more precise and specified amount each year. We believe

that this will provide us with the structure that we need to train and

equip our firefighters to be er serve you and we are grateful for the con‐

fidence and support that you have expressed in this department.

This is also a me of leadership transi on for the department. A er

several years of service, Chief Gordon Grosslight re red at the end of the

year. The Board has appointed Mark Norris as the new Fire Chief. Chief

Norris is a resident of the District and has seven years of experience with

the department as a dedicated firefighter and a Lieutenant. In addi on to

his experience with this department, Chief Norris brings the organiza on‐

al and leadership skills of his business background as a Vice President and

Compliance Officer in the private sector to the posi on. The Board of

Directors looks forward to working with Chief Norris as we con nue to

expand on the progress that the department has made in recent years.

Our designa on as a Special District carries with it addi onal responsibili‐

es. It is the District that now establishes policy and grants permission

for things like controlled burn requests. We invite you to par cipate and

provide input into the business and policy of the District. The Board of

Directors meets at 2:00 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at

the main sta on on Highway 9. All mee ngs are open to the public and

we encourage your par cipa on. If you cannot be present for the

mee ng we invite you to provide your input and concerns by email to any

or all Board members, whose addresses are found on our website –

www.Tallahasseevfd.com.

Thank you again for support!

. Mike Meyrick, President Board of Directors

Address P O BOX 510 Canon City, CO 81215

Dial 911 for all Emergencies


MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF

Happy New Year!

On January 9th, 2018, the first incident of the New Year in our dis‐

trict was a 25+ acre fire on Buckhorn Lane, called the Buckhorn Fire.

This fire underscores some things we all need to remember;

Fire can come at any me, any day and any me of year. Al‐

ways be prepared no ma er the season or the condi ons.

Make a plan with your family about what you will do if there is

a fire in your area. Do you have an evacua on plan?

Do you have all of your important papers readily accessible if you need them?

Do you have necessary medica ons ready? Are your pets prepared for evacua on?

Even when we’ve had a period of snow or other moisture in our district, it takes constant moisture over a

period of me before the fire danger is reduced significantly.

See page 8 for the new policy on Fire Burning, which explains the new process. CALL BEFORE YOU BURN.

Avoid possible penal es for not following the new procedure.

Call for non‐emergency : 719‐275‐3058

Stay informed of fire danger levels in our District, County and State. Be aware that the danger changes eve‐

ry day and some mes throughout the day. Be aware of Red Flag warnings and know how all of these

warnings can affect your outdoor ac vi es. If there is a Red Flag Warning, DO NOT BURN. Stay aware of

fire bans and condi ons in our district.

We have links to Fremont County and Colorado State fire danger informa on on our fire danger webpage.

Visit our Fire Danger webpage:

www.tallahasseevfd.com/fire‐danger.html

Fire is a significant risk to your safety and property in our community. Stay aware of fire dangers and look for

opportuni es to mi gate the danger around your home.

Mark Norris, Chief

EMAIL: [email protected]

T A L L A H A S S E E F I R E P R O T E C T I O N D I S T R I C T T A L L A H A S S E E F I R E P R O T E C T I O N D I S T R I C T T A L L A H A S S E E F I R E P R O T E C T I O N D I S T R I C T

Chief Mark Norris

Volunteer Fire Fighter gains 147 lbs sui ng up to fight a fire

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FINANCES

P A G E 3

SURVEY OF PROPERTY OWNERS

for essen al services expected and order of importance;

Please rank the currently provided services in order of

importance to you from most important to least im‐

portant. (Rank them from 1 to 7 with 1 being the most

important).

___ Wild land fire figh ng

___ Structure fire figh ng

___ Auto extrac on (example: Jaws of Life equipment)

___ Medical treatment to stabilize injured par es

___ Emergency response

___ Mi ga on Inspec ons

___ I.S.O. ra ngs for insurance purposes

What other services would you like to see added or ex‐

panded to our current capabili es?

____________________________________

____________________________________

____________________________________

Please mail your survey to :

TFPD P.O.Box 510 Canon City, CO 81215

P A G E 4

SAFETY TIPS Check you smoke detectors

Now is the time to check your smoke detectors to ensure they are in good working order. A monthly check involves testing the battery by pushing the test button. January is a good time for your yearly check. Check the date on your smoke detector; they are good for 10 years. Make sure to clean / dust your detector to keep it working its best.

Keep extra supplies at home

Potential winter storms don’t have to be a struggle, if you are prepared. Keep extra batteries for flashlights in case of power outages. Stock the pantry with extra non-perishable food items in case bad weather prevents you from leaving the house for a few days. Only use approved indoor heating devices; never use heating devices that produce carbon monoxide (propane heaters).

Check on neighbors

The winter months can be a challenging time for some. Checking on a neigh-bor can really go a long way to ensure their safety and well-being. Helping to clear snow and ice from an elderly neighbor’s walkway might be the differ-ence between a trip to get the mail and a trip to the hospital.

P.O. 510 Canon City CO 81215 ([email protected]) Dial 911 for all Emergencies

NEW web page for checking fire condi ons!

www.tallahasseevfd.com/fire-danger.html

COLOR CODES

Green = Low Blue = Moderate

Yellow = High Orange = Very High

Red = Extreme

Dial 911 for all Emergencies

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P A G E 5

REMEMBER:

MARK YOUR CALENDAR !


Two TFPD Board Director posi ons will be elected in

May. The mail ballot elec on will be held on May 8.

Each posi on is for a 4‐year term.

To qualify as a Director of a special district, you must

be an “eligible elector” which is defined as a regis‐

tered voter of Colorado and either:

1. A resident of the District, or

2. The owner (or the spouse or civil union partner of

the owner) of taxable real or personal property situat‐

ed in the District.

Please note that property that is owned by a legal en‐

ty such as a corpora on, LLC, partnership, or trust

does not qualify a person as an eligible elector on the

basis of property ownership.

If you are interested in serving on the board of direc‐

tors and are an eligible elector, please request a Self‐

Nomina on and Acceptance Form from the

Designated Elec on Official (DEO) by email at

[email protected]

or by regular mail

Tallahassee Fire Protec on District

Office of the DEO

PO Box 510

Canon City, CO 81215.

The DEO must receive your completed form

no later than 5 pm, March 2, 2018.

TFPD Board 2nd Wednesday of

Each Month 2:00 p.m.

Everyone is Welcome! Please come join us.

HOW TO APPLY FOR BOARD

DIRECTOR POSITIONS

Make sure your address

is clearly marked at the

driveway of your home.

Have you moved?

Have you sold your property?

Did you get a new PO Box? Have you made sure we have your current informa on?

Get INVOLVED

WE NEED YOU

VOLUNTEER

Apply now for DEO!

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or safety of the products or services however we do encourage you to stop by and visit our business sponsors..

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SPONSORS

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You too can be a sponsor of the Smoke Signal!

Want to see your business here?

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P.O. 510 Canon City CO 81215 ([email protected] Dial 911 for all Emergencies

Fire Fighting through time

P A G E 6

All contact informa on can also be found on our website:

WWW.TALLAHASSEEVFD.COM

Tallahassee Fire Protec on District

TALLAHASSEE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

P.O. BOX 510

CANON CITY, CO 81215

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:

The Tallahassee Fire Protec on District (TFPD) is the official government agency

responsible for permi ng and regula ng all controlled burns and ins tu ng fire bans within

the District.

Any request by owners or residents of the District to conduct a controlled burn are subject

to prior approval by TFPD.

Requests can be made by contac ng TFPD at (719) 275‐3058 or by email at

[email protected] .

DO NOT BURN WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. The cost of responding to fires that were ini ‐

ated without prior approval may be billed to the owner or resident who failed to obtain the

necessary approval.

BY:

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS



P O BOX 510

CANON CITY, CO 81215

TO:

Administrave Contact Informaon 800‐316‐8233 (Phone and Fax)

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