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Home My WebLink About980262.tiff BERTHOUD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT /,� 4•/ r Box 570 • 275 Mountain Ave. • Berthoud, CO 80513 • (970) 532-2264 i lo rn 2 cs J 4 in January 14, 1998 Weld County Commissioners P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 RE: Statement of Purpose Dear County Commissioners : The Berthoud Fire Protection District adopted a "Statement of Purpose" pursuant to Section 32-1-208 C.R.S . which we assumed was filed with your office as required. Upon review of our files it appears that the "statement of Purpose" was not filed with your office. I have enclosed a copy of the "Statement of Purpose" which was adopted by the Berthoud Fire Protection District, pursuant to Section 32-1-208 C.R.S . , as well as an amended copy, dated December 19, 1997, to provide you with current information regarding facilities, apparatus, staffing and services provided. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact my office . Sincerely, . 449#6,4-2 oga42-41-/ Stephen Charles Fire Chief Done ✓N� /�// AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 980262 79713 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF THE BERTHOUD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 1 . Recitals Section 32-1-208 C.R.S . requires each special district which was formed prior to the enactment of Section 32-1-201 C.R.S . to submit on or before July 1, 1986, a Statement of Purpose to the applicable county or counties in which the district lies . The Berthoud Fire Protection District was formed by Order of decree of the Larimer County District Court on June 19, 1950 . At the time of organization, the "service plan" requirement had not been enacted. Accordingly, the Statement of Purpose is submitted in accordance with Section 32-1-208 C.R.S . 2 . General Statement of Purpose The Berthoud Fire Protection District was organized pursuant to Section 32-1-101 et seq. , C.R.S . as a special district for the purpose of providing fire protection and related services to its residents and taxpayers and the public in general . By law, it is empowered to provide firefighting services, fire prevention and inspections, ambulance services, emergency medical services, rescue services, and diving and grappling services . It is governed by a five- member board of directors elected by the qualified voters of the District as provided by statute. 3 . Services and Facilities Provided The Berthoud Fire Protection District provides the following services and facilities : 3 . 1 District Profile: Fire Protection and Emergency Service8. 3 . 1. 1 Station One The Berthoud Fire Protection District, established on June 26, 1950, evolved from the Berthoud Hose Company No. 1 which was established in 1888 . It is governed by a board of five (5) publicly elected officials . Emergency and non-emergency services are provided to an area of 98 square miles and a population of 12, 500 people, with a commuter population of 70, 000 people daily. The Berthoud Fire Protection District provides the following services : 1 . Fire Protection 2 . Emergency medical services to include by and intergovernmental agreement advanced life support 3 . First responder hazardous materials response 4 . Rescue to include a. Confined space b. High and low angle rope rescue c . Dive rescue d. Ice rescue e . Extrication 5 . Fire Prevention/Code Enforcement and Public Education a. Pre-fire planning b. Inspections c. Plan review d. Public education 6 . Non emergency services The Berthoud Fire Protection District staffs the District with a combination career, part-time, intern and volunteer firefighters . In addition, our staffing levels are increased by the utilization of paramedic/firefighters assigned to our station from Thompson Valley Hospital District, by an Intergovernmental Agreement . The District provides service to the community with the following apparatus : 1992 Pierce/Engine 1259 GPM W/Foam 1976 Ward LaFrance/Engine 1, 000 GPM W/Foam 1985 Four Guys/Tender 1, 800 gallons & 400 GPM 1994 Ford 4X4 One Ton Quick Attack Engine 300 gallons @ 250 GPM W/Foam 1997 Dodge 4X4 One Ton Quick Attack Engine 300 gallons @ 400 GPM W/Foam 1998 E-One Trident Quick Attack Engine 200 gallons @ 250 GPM W/Foam 1974 Ford 4X4 3/4 ton EMS/Rescue 1991 Jeep 4X4 Passenger Command Vehicle 1991 Dodge staff vehicle 3 .2 Fire Prevention Services The position of Fire Marshall is currently filled by the Fire Chief who administers the duties of the Fire Prevention Bureau. Pre-fire planning, inspections, plan review and public education services are provided by career, part-time, intern and volunteer firefighters . 3 . 3 Ambulance Services Currently through an intergovernmental agreement with the Thompson Valley Hospital District, the Berthoud Fire Protection District shares in the provision of ALS ambulance services . However, the District has reserved the right to the sole provision of ambulance services in the future to the Berthoud Fire Protection District as set forth in Section 32-1-1002 (1) (C) C.R.S . , at the discretion of its Board of Directors . 3 .4 Emergency Medical Services The District continues to provide basic life support services including the utilization of Automatic External Defibulators . 3 .5 Rescue Unit The District currently provides the following rescue services : 1 . Extrication 2 . Light Rescue 3 . Confined Space Rescue 4 . High and Low Angle Rope Rescue 5 . Ice Rescue 6 . Dive Rescue The District is committed to the continuation of these services by appropriate staffing and the training and education of its firefighters . The District reserves the right to provide rescue services by means of a specialized rescue unit in the future, as set forth in Section 32-1-1002 (1) (C) C.R.S . , at the discretion of its Board of Directors . 3 . 6 Dive Rescue And Grappling Services The District has provided dive rescue services since 1996 . The District reserves the right to continue to provide dive rescue services and to provide in the future grappling services as set forth in Section 32-1-1002 (1) (C) C.R.S . , at the discretion of its Board of Directors . 4 . Area Served The Berthoud Fire Protection District serves an area lying mostly in the southeast corner portion of Larimer County to include the incorporated Town of Berthoud; and approximately 28 square miles in Weld County, east of Berthoud; and 10 square miles in Boulder County. The District boundary description is as follows : North Boundary: Colorado Hwy. 60 from 1-25 west to Weld County Road 1, south 1 mile then straight west, one mile west of Carter Lake. South Boundary: Weld County Road 36 from 1-25 west into Boulder County continuing west on Yellowstone Road, 7 M miles west of U.S . Hwy. 287 . East Boundary: The center line of the east frontage road (Hwy. 185) of I-25 West Boundary: One mile west of Carte Lake . A current map of the District's boundaries is attached hereto as exhibit A and is incorporated herein by reference. Exclusions and inclusions may be effected as provided by law. 5 . Automatic/Mutual Aid Agreements The Berthoud Fire Protection District has entered into both automatic and mutual aid agreements with the Mountain View Fire Protection District, the Loveland Fire Rescue Department and Lovelend Fire Protection District . The Berthoud Fire Protection District has entered into Mutual Aid Agreements with the City of Longmont, the Johnstown Fire Protection District and the Lyons Fire Protection District . These agreements enhance service levels in addition to the provision of assistance during major or multiple events . 6 . Future Development It is anticipated that the District will experience growth; residential, commercial and industrial development . The District is experiencing growth along the I-25 corridor, U.S . Hwy. . 287, the Town of Berthoud and areas west . The District currently services portions of the Town of Johnstown and Town of Mead through annexation into the District . Future services needed may require the building of additional fire stations, the purchase of additional fire/rescue and ambulance apparatus as well as associated equipment, the increase of staffing and the services, the District has reserved in accordance with Colorado Revised State Statutes . Berthoud Fire Protection District Adizfrh1 // Fir Chief Date 0 Li lµ) / 9 ,, Board President Date STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF THE BERTHOUD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 1 . RECITALS Section 32-1-2Q2 C. R.S. requires each special district which was formed prior to the enactment of Section 32-i- 201 C.R .S . to submit on or before Jul -,'' 1 , 192.,6, a Statement of Purpose to the applicable county or counties in which the district lies. The Berthoud Fire Protection District was formed by Order and decree of the L arimer County District Court on June 19, 1950. At the time of crgaricatior , the "service plan" requirement had not been enacted . Accordingly, this Statement of Purpose is submitted in accordance with Section 32-1-208 C.R.S . 2. GENERAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The tier thoud Fire Protection District ( ;FF'D ) was organized pursuant to Section S2-1-101 et seq . , C. R.S. as a special district for the purpose of providing fire protection and related s_.-vices to its residents and taxpayers and the public in general . By law, it is empowered to provide firefighting services, fire prevention services and inspec Lions, ambulance services, vices, emergency medical services, rescue services, and diving and _. eppling services. It is governed by a five-member r'e� f m��r:u r board of directors elected by the qualified voters of the District as arc ided by statute. 3. SERVICES AND FACILITIES PROVIDED The 8FPD provides the following services and facilities: 3. 1 Fire Protection Services 3. 1 . 1 Headquarters Station (Paid/Volunteer Crew) Two 1 .000 gallon per minute pumper One 750 gallon per minute reserve pumper One 1 .800 gallon tanker with 400 GPM pump One 4X4 wildland fire fighting unit One equipment truck • One command vehicle Three career fire officers working eight hour shifts Thirty volunteer firefighters 3.2 Fire Protection Services • Full-time Fire Marshal for code enforcement, inspections, and plan review under the fire code. Public informational programs to heighten awareness of fire safety are also conducted . • 3 .3 Ambulance Services The District currently does not directly provide ambulance services . Various independent ambulance service companies operate within the District ' s boundaries. However , the District reserves the right to provide ambulance services in the future as set forth in Section 32-1- 10i+2( 1 ) (c ) C. R. S. , at the discretion of its Board of Directors . 3.4 Emergency Medical Services The District provides basic life support and first response to medical emergencies . 3.5 Rescue Unit The District currently provides light rescue services, such as auto extrication, etc . The District has committed its volunteers in numerous search and rescue operations coordinated by local law enforcement agencies . However , the District reserves the right to provide rescue services by way of a Rescue Unit in the future , as set forth in Section 32-1-1002( 1 ) (c ) C P S , at the discretion of its Board of Directors . 3.6 Diving and Sraoalin:g Services The District currently does not directly provide diving and grappling services. However , the District reserves the right to provide diving and grappling services in the future as set forth in Section 21-1-1002( 1 ) ( c ) C . R .S. , at the discretion of its Board of Directors. 4. AREA SERVED The BFPD serves an area lying mostly in the southeast portion of Lorimer County to include the incorporated Town of Berthoud ; and approximately 28 square miles in Weld County, east of Berthoud :• and 10 square miles in Boulder County. The District boundary description is as follows: NORTH BOUNDARY: Colorado Hwy. 60 from I-25 west to Weld County Road 1 , south 1/2 mile then straight west , one mile west of Carter Lake. SOUTH BOUNDARY: Weld County Road 36 from I-25 west into Boulder County continuing west on Yellowstone Road , 7 1/2 miles west of U.S. Hwy. 287. EAST BOUNDARY: 1-25 to include both north and south bound lanes. WEST BOUNDARY: One mile west of Carter Lake. A current map of the District ' s boundaries is attached hereto as exhibit A and is incorporated herein by reference. Exclusions and inclusions may be effected as provided by law. 5. MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS • The BFPD has mutual aid agreement: , providing for back— up and/or first response , with the following entities: City of Longmont City of Loveland Longmont Fire Protection District Johnstown Fire Protection District Loveland Fire Protection District 6. FUTURE SERVICES It is anticipated that development and growth will continue in and around the Tor -: of Berthoud . Certain portions of the District are being transformed by zoning and/or special use permits from agricultural use to residential and commercial , especially along U.S. Hwy. 287 and Larimer County Roads 4 and 21 . It is foreseeable that the District will meet the demand for services by _xpandi'ng its crews of paid and volunteer firefighters , constructing additional stations , acquiring additional equipment , and creating ambulance, rescue and diving units. 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