Bon Carbo V.F.D. “Happening” - Part 2

This is the second of three posts about the process of constructing our new fire station. Photographs 1 and 2, below, show how the site looked during and after demolition. Photograph 3 shows partial construction of our new building, which is expected to be completed by the end of this month.

As mentioned in Part 1 of this trilogy, once the building is finished and the new signage has been installed, Part 3 will be posted, along with a photograph of our new “digs.”

Posted by Colleen C.

Bon Carbo V.F.D. “Happening” - Part 1

The photograph above was taken on June 24, 2009. This was the “Old Station” that no longer exists.

The Bon Carbo V.F.D. "Happening" - Part 2 post will include two photographs of how the site looked during and after demolition. There will also be a photograph showing partial construction of our new building, which is expected to be completed by the end of this month.


Once the building is finished and the new signage has been installed, Part 3 of this article will be posted, along with a photograph of our new “digs.”


Posted by Colleen C.

Meet the Bon Carbo Volunteer Fire Dept. Dispatcher

Our Dispatcher, Dave Harris (fourth from left), has been with the Bon Carbo Volunteer Fire Department since 2001. When he and his wife moved to Bon Carbo, Dave wanted to assist the community and found he was able to accomplish that by putting his thirteen years of dispatch experience with the Denver Police to use in our Fire Department.

Dave has certifications, training and experience in: first aid; CPR; domestic violence FAA training; Diplomatic Protection; Presidential Motorcade protection; Summit of the 8 Dispatch; Pope John Paul II Protection Dispatch; and Presidents Clinton and Ford Protection and escort, plus others.

His hobbies are black & white photography and horses. He is the TSJC Liaison for the college and The Workforce Center.


Posted by Colleen C.

Summer Safety Tip: National Safety Month: Teen Driver Safety

This week, the National Safety Council is focusing on Teen Drivers. With school out and summer jobs in full swing, there are many more teen drivers on the road in the summer months than at any other time.


From now until June 13, the National Safety Council is offering free enrollment in the "Alive at 25" program, which teaches parents about the risks teen drivers face. Please take the few hours to review this course, and then share it with your teen drivers, or your soon to be teen drivers!


Click here for more info!

Colorado Rockies Firefighter Appreciation Night

Thinking about taking in a Colorado Rockies game this season?


On September 11, 2010, the Colorado Rockies will hold their annual Firefighter Appreciation Night, where a portion of select tickets sold will benefit the Colorado Fallen Firefighters Association.


For more information, please visit this link!

Summer Safety Tips: Bicycling and Skating

With the kids out of school, and warm temperatures abounding, bicycling and skating seem to be among the most popular activities for kids. As always, the Bon Carbo Fire Department wants our children to be safe. Please take a few minutes to read this article at safekids.org.


Stay Safe!

Summer Safety Tips: Water Activities

It's really warming up out there! It's that time of year when the kids start begging to go to the pool or the lake to cool off. The Bon Carbo Volunteer Fire Department wants your family to have fun in a safe way!


Safekids.org has a great article for water safety! Please spend some time refamiliarizing yourself with these tips!


Stay Safe!