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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
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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
P A G E 3
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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
P A G E 4
P A G E 5
REMEMBER:
MARK YOUR CALENDAR !
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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
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!
Please support the local businesses that support us! Tell them you saw their card in our newsletter, they MIGHT give you a special deal. TVFD/ TVPD will not be responsible for the quality
or safety of the products or services however we do encourage you to stop by and visit our business sponsors..
Specializing in Well Water Treatment solu ons for Home and Business
Locally Owned and Operated
Un‐Matched Customer Sa sfac on and Service
Solu ons for Iron, Sulphur Smell, Hardness, Staining, Odor, Taste, and All Other Contaminants
Refundable Tes ng and Consulta on Fee
(719) 836‐8118
SPONSORS
P A G E 7
You too can be a sponsor of the Smoke Signal!
Want to see your business here?
Contact: [email protected]
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
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
TALLAHASSEE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
TALLAHASSEE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
P O BOX 510
CANON CITY, CO 81215
TO:
Administrave Contact Informaon 800‐316‐8233 (Phone and Fax)
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