Lookingglass Rural Fire District responded to 18 calls in February. Unfortunately, we were unable to respond to one call due to already being dedicated to another emergency. The missed call was a mutual aid request from Central Douglas Fire & Rescue (CDF&R), as they were also experiencing high call volume and resource shortages across all districts at that time.

However, once LRFD was able to release a unit from our active structure fire call, CDF&R was able to handle the request. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by all fire districts as we work together to protect our communities with the resources available.

We appreciate the dedication of our volunteers and the strong partnerships with our neighboring departments. Thank you for your continued support!

Lookingglass Rural Fire District March Call Report

During the month of March, Lookingglass Rural Fire District (LRFD) responded to a total of 17 calls for service. These calls were categorized as follows:

2 Lift Assists

1 Fire Alarm

1 Natural Cover Fire

7 Medical Aids

4 Public Safety Assists

2 Structure Fires

Unfortunately, due to a lack of available volunteers at the time of one emergency, LRFD was unable to respond to a medical call. Fortunately, Central Douglas Fire & Rescue (CDF&R) was the primary medical response agency for this call, and LRFD would have been dispatched in an assisting role. We appreciate the strong partnership we have with CDF&R and other neighboring agencies to ensure emergency services continue even when our department is unavailable.

As a reminder, LRFD is a non-staffed, volunteer fire station and a non-transport medical responder. This means that when a resident calls 911, LRFD is dispatched as first responders to provide immediate aid while awaiting transport units from partner agencies. Within our team, we have volunteers who are certified as Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), allowing us to deliver critical pre-hospital care in emergency situations.

We are excited to share that LRFD has received the SAFER Grant, which provides funding to send volunteers to EMT Basic and EMR courses. We currently have funding available for 9 volunteers to attend an EMT Basic class, with LRFD covering all fees and certification costs. At this time, 3 of our volunteers are attending North Douglas County Fire & EMS night EMT class. Additionally, we have funding for 20 volunteers to attend EMR training to become certified Emergency Medical Responders.

Furthermore, LRFD provides CPR and First Aid certification through a Certified AHA BLS Instructor at our station. We also offer a scholarship of $15,998 for volunteers in good standing. If you have ever considered a career in Fire or Emergency Medical Services (EMS), this is a great opportunity to gain training and experience while serving your community.

We appreciate the dedication of our volunteers and recognize the importance of community support in maintaining our ability to respond effectively. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter or medical responder, we encourage you to reach out and join our team. Together, we can continue to serve and protect our community.

Thank you for your continued support.

Lookingglass Rural Fire District