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100 N. 7th Street • Windsor • Colorado • 80550
970-686-2626
April 9, 2024
Weld County Board of Commissioners
Attn: Karla Ford, BOCC Office Manager
1150 O Street
PO Box 758
Greeley, CO 80631
Greetings,
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Enclosed is the 2023 Annual Report for Windsor Severance Fire Rescue ("WSFR"). This report
summarizes the highlights and operations for the past year. The report addresses finances,
response statistics, fire prevention and community engagement, training and education, as well
as considerations for future growth. Our intent is to provide a high-level overview and create
opportunities for people who would like to learn more about a particular area to connect with
WSFR to get the level of detail they would prefer.
We hope this report provides a clear picture of where we are here at WSFR and where we are
heading as an organization. We have recently completed our 2022-2024 strategic plan and are
in the process of developing a new 2025-2029 strategic plan. We are excited for what the future
holds for our organization and the communities that we serve.
As always, I appreciate the wonderful working relationship we have with you, your staff, and the
elected officials as WSFR continues to foster our mission of providing professional service and
compassionate care to our community.
If you have any questions regarding the report or WSFR operations, please do not hesitate to
reach out.
Sincerely,
Dr. Chris Angermuller EFO, FSEDI, CFO, CTO, and MlFireE
Fire Chief
Windsor Severance Fire Rescue
100 N. 7th St
Windsor, CO 80550
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I had the distinct honor of serving as the Interim Fire Chief this past year, and I am happy to report that WSFR has
welcomed Chris Angermuller as our new Fire Chief in 2024. We are excited for him to join our fire family, and we are
looking forward to this new chapter in WSFR history. Thank you for the trust, support, and encouragement that you
provided to WSFR and to me this past year. I witnessed first-hand that the success of any fire department does not rest on
the shoulders of only one person; rather, upon the giants of those who serve alongside and who help to carry the load. I am
the proud recipient of such support and service, and I am quick to acknowledge that WSFR is great because of its
members who share a common goal, a common purpose, and a common love for the fire service and for those we serve.
It is no secret that the communities of Windsor and Severance have experienced significant growth over the past several
years. WSFR has worked diligently through intentional planning and preparedness to be ready and able to respond to
every emergency and need that you or your neighbors may face.
WSFR used its time in 2023 to enhance many areas of organizational management and service delivery. I am extremely
proud to report that WSFR received ongoing international Accreditation status through the Center for Public Safety
Excellence and utilized the National Fire Protection Association to complete a comprehensive safety assessment of the
organization. WSFR also spent significant time working with the Weld County Regional Communications Center and
several fire agencies to improve radio and computer -aided dispatching and to implement closest -unit response with our
neighboring fire departments to help ensure the quickest, safest, and most appropriate response to emergency incidents.
WSFR experienced nearly a 12 percent increase in call volume, hosted a record number of visitors to our Museum, Open
House, and other community events, and reached thousands of children and adults through various training and
educational events throughout the year. WSFR enjoyed its first full year of having our newest Fire Station #4 in service.
This fire station provided immediate and validated improvements in emergency response which provided benefit to our
entire fire district. As our communities continue to grow, we are already looking ahead and strategically planning the
addition of services to meet this increased demand.
While 2023 provided us with both challenges and opportunities, I am thankful to enter 2024 with an amazing amount of
pride and confidence in the men and women of WSFR who will continue to rise to every challenge and capitalize on every
opportunity with the utmost professionalism, respect, and commitment to our mission of providing professional service and
compassionate care from our family to yours.
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of such a wonderful community and for the opportunity to serve you every day.
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Anticipate, adapt, and adjust; words that summarize 2023 for WSFR! We
continue to work to stay ahead of the service expectations of our community
by evaluating the information we have to anticipate needs, adapt to
changes, and adjust our plans. This is done to most effectively and
efficiently provide the outstanding service we are committed to providing!
In April we celebrated a new Engine 3, designed with our specific
equipment needs in mind so firefighters are as efficient as possible in
responding to emergencies. It's also a design that can easily be repeated
for future units while adjusting to changing needs. Two additional engines
have been ordered as the wait time is over 3 years.
Following the delivery of Engine 3 was WSFR's first Dive Rescue truck to
support our dive team. This truck provides ample storage space, including
specific areas for each diver's equipment and room to don their gear
quickly. It also serves as a tow vehicle for our rescue boat.
The Weld County Regional Communications Center has upgraded the
system used to dispatch emergency units which includes adding location
services to know exactly where responders are to identify which unit will
have the quickest response time. This considers data such as vehicle
location, time of day, traffic patterns, and road construction.
September was the first anniversary of opening Fire Station 4, our second
busiest station. It has proved valuable in decreasing response times to the
southern portion of our district.
We are thankful for the continued support of our community as we couldn't
be successful without you!
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Accreditation
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During the week of Februa 28th,, WSFR staff members traveled to the
Center for Public Safety Excellence Conference in ' rlando, intending to
maintain Accredited Status. W FR's operations, policies and procedures,
and performance as a public safety agency were previously evaluated by a
team of professionals from CPSE in late 2022. While that peer team was
recommending approval, the commission, comprised of public safety
leaders from across North America, would have the final decision following
an interview with WSFR staff members and the Board President.
Following the hearing, WSFR was awarded Accredited Status for the
second time. We are very proud of this accomplishment and are thankful
for our fire department's highly skilled team members who work day in and
day out to provide the highest level of service to our community.
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"Plans are useless but planning is indespensible."
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
Year two of the 2022-2024 Strategic Plan was certainly a productive one. This strategic plan identifies a total of
81 objectives and all but 12 are either complete or well underway. With team members constantly engaged in
strategic plan objectives, we have realized productive growth and process improvement throughout the agency.
Personnel from all ranks and divisions are working on different components of the plan with regular
communication occurring with the WSFR Board of Directors regarding progress and updates.
The 2022-2024 Strategic Plan was recognized as extremely aggressive during its adoption. While strategic
plans are often five-year plans, it was determined that a three-year plan would best fit WSFR due to the rapid
rate of growth and change that was occurring in the community we serve. As we are now ready to enter our
third year and have a clearer vision of the organizational needs in relation to community changes, we have
determined it most appropriate to extend the 2022-2024 plan.
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2023 REVENUES
$14,607,259
2023 EXPENSES
$11,131,368
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12,554,614 86%
• Property and Oil & Gas Taxes • Other Sources
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• Communications & IT 6 Travel & Training
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OIL & GAS REVENUE
Tax revenues from Oil & Gas increased
125% from 2022 to 2023 which highlights
the volatile nature of this revenue for the
District. While this funding source helps the
District with operational expenses, it is
primarily used as the funding source for
capital expenditures to adjust to its year-to-
year volatility.
25%
PERSONNEL COSTS
In 2023, personnel costs increased 25%
over 2022. This was primarily due to an
increase in wages to adjust for continued
inflation. Seventy-nine percent of total
operating expenses were allocated to
personnel costs which is on par with the
national average range of 80% to 90%.
67%
IMPACT/PLAN REVIEW FEES
During 2023, WSFR collected approximately $303,000 in
impact fees which are assessed on new developments in
the District's territory. These fees are restricted to capital
costs, such as new facilities and vehicles, associated with
meeting the demands of the newly developed areas. Fees
decreased 67% from 2022 due to a decline in development
as the economy tightened in 2023. Plan review fees also
decreased as a result.
During the last year, total revenue for the Fire District increased 12% over the prior year to a total of $14.6 million.
The increase in revenue is related to a 28% increase in total tax levy revenue, and a 226% increase in interest
earnings. The movement of cash balances from low -interest earning bank accounts to a higher yield investment
account resulted in a significant increase in revenue. This increase helped to offset reduced revenue from plan
reviews and inspections, and impact fees the District realized in the prior year.
Total expenses for the district only increased 14% over the prior year even with the 25% increase in personnel
costs. This increase in total expenses helps demonstrate how the district has worked hard to control costs and
remain prepared to meet our citizens' needs. These efforts help us remain fiscally stable now and into the future. It
also enables our ability to take advantage of strategic activities, funding new fire stations and equipment while
preparing us to weather economic storms by providing a sound financial foundation.
Due to the slight increase in revenues offsetting the increase in expenses, the district still maintained a
net income of approximately $3.5 million, which is a $160,000 increase from the prior year.
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Incident Types for 2023
WSFR responds to a wide variety of emergencies. On average, fire crews respond to thirteen calls for service each
day making WSFR one of the busiest fire departments in Weld County.
Total Calls: 4,778
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major emergency was
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Community growth continues to
impact WSFR resulting in increased
calls for service each year. Effective
planning, additional training to safely
respond to new hazards, and
partnerships with local government
and developers are all imperative to
keep our community safe while
ensuring the most efficient use of our
valuable resources.
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FIRE SAFETY AS A PRIORITY FOR KIDS
Collaborating with the Weld RE -4 School District as well as local
charter and private schools, WSFR's Life Safety Division taught
age -appropriate fire safety lessons to nearly 1,500 students in
2023. Every preschool, 1st, and 3rd -grade student was educated
about the sounds of safety, what to do when they hear a smoke
alarm, and why it is important to remember those things and teach
their families. Using a curriculum specific to each age group, the
message resonates and is built upon our previous year's messages
We also partnered with Safekids.org teaching Strap & Snap Helmet
Safety to all district 3rd graders, hosted 2 Summer Session
Programs for various fire and life safety trainings for kids 8-12, and
taught quarterly Safe Sitter babysitting classes as well as many
others. We look forward to including middle and high school
students in 2024.
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
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WHAT IS COMMUNITYCommunity Risk Reduction
Association defines which prevent
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fire, and other disasters
Emergency preparedness is vital to a safe community and we want to take this
opportunity to share some available resources to help ensure that our residents are
informed. Weld and Larimer counties have emergency notification systems for
residents to receive information regarding potentially dangerous situations in their
areas. Weld County uses Code Red and Larimer County uses NOCO Alert. Scan the
QR codes to sign up for one system or both!
Additionally, WSFR continues to work with technology partner First Due to further
develop the valuable Community Connect resource. This allows our residents to
securely share valuable life safety information with us that is specific to them and their
families. Residents can provide details about their homes, household members, pets,
medical and functional needs, and more. When we are dispatched to an emergency at
your home, responders will have the shared information before arriving on the scene.
This will help us serve you more effectively if you have an emergency. For more
information or to sign up, please visit our website at www.wsfr.us or scan the
Community Connect QR code below.
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Grant Funding & Financial Partnerships
WSFR uses a secure Knox Box key system for businesses throughout our district which allows fire
department access to facilities during after-hours emergency response. WSFR partnered with neighboring
departments and was awarded a FEMA grant to replace the system's current mechanical keys with
electronic keys. The eKeys allow us to share our secure lock codes with neighboring fire departments in
shared response areas to improve emergency response without having to share a mechanical key. This
improves response efficiency and overall security.
The grant was shared with Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Front Range Fire Rescue, Berthoud Fire
Department, and WSFR. The total for the grant was $567,049 and WSFR was awarded $186,704 of that
amount to update the equipment in our apparatus and businesses. This covers 623 businesses and 16
apparatus/support vehicles that will now have KeySecure / KeyDefenders installed for WSFR.
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WSFR was awarded a $10,000 grant from the El Pomar Foundation which is located in
Colorado Springs. This generous gift was used to purchase wildland firefighting protective
equipment for WSFR firefighters. The El Pomar Foundation has granted $1.4 Billion to
organizations in Colorado in working to fulfill their mission to improve the well-being of the
people of Colorado. Thank you to the El Pomar Foundation for supporting WSFR!
Oxy Petroleum generously provided WSFR with a $20,000 gift to allow us to purchase
important equipment to safely operate on the scene of motor vehicle accidents.
Stabilization equipment is vital when working to free trapped occupants from vehicles
that are unstable following a collision. Safety and efficiency are paramount and the
equipment WSFR is now able to purchase greatly enhances our ability to quickly and
safely free trapped occupants and provide medical care as quickly as possible.
Thank you to Oxy Petroleum for being a community partner!
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In 2023, WSFR firefighters completed over 18,500
training hours comprised of recruit training, in-
service training, certification training, and
specialized courses.
Regional Training
WSFR engaged in inter -governmental agreements with
surrounding fire departments for closest unit dispatch on high -
acuity calls such as structure fires and vehicle extrication. These
agreements allow for the closest, most appropriate fire apparatus
to be dispatched to these types of calls regardless of which fire
department they are responding from.
With these agreements in place, the WSFR training division
partnered with Greeley Fire Department, Front Range Fire
Rescue, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, and Eaton Fire
Department to complete realistic, multi -company trainings
simulating a response to residential structure fires. The focus of
the trainings was to provide each agency familiarity with the
response capabilities, radio terminology, strategy and tactics, and
available equipment of their partners.
WSFR is committed to continuing to work with our regional
partners in 2024 and beyond while also ensuring that we are
completing high quality, internal trainings with a focus on
providing the highest level of service to our customers within
Windsor Severance Fire Rescue.
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"Providing professional service and compassionate
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WSFR can regularly be found at area events throughout
our district. Whether it's our own Open House or events
hosted by others, we are always proud to be involved as
we truly believe in a strong sense of community!
VISIT OUR FIRE MUSEUM
Thursday: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM *
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
*During summer Concert in the Park Series
• 121 N. 6th St., Windsor
The WSFR Museum welcomed over 1,700 visitors in 2023
Museum staff interacted with over 5,000 community members at
local events
The museum staff volunteered over 750 hours in 2023
With the help of local companies, our 1951 Ford Howe fire engine
was restored to its original look; the "Denver White" color scheme
Welcome Fire Chief Chris Angermuller!
The year was completed with a national search to find WSFR's next Fire Chief. After an
extensive evaluation process, we had to look no further than western Colorado. Chris
Angermuller was selected from a highly qualified group of candidates to serve as Fire Chief
beginning in January 2024.
Chief Angermuller comes to WSFR after serving as the Deputy Fire Chief for the Grand
Junction Fire Department since 2019. During his time with Grand Junction Fire, he also
worked as the Interim Fire Chief with their partner agency, the Clifton Fire Protection District.
Before his time on the Western Slope, Chief Angermuller worked with the Kingman Fire
Department in Arizona and the Overland Park Fire Department in Kansas. He has a Master's
Degree from the University of Kansas and is currently working to complete a Doctorate
Degree in Public Administration. He also has graduated from the Executive Fire Officer
Program at the National Fire Academy.
Chris has been married to his amazing wife Nikki for 22 years. Their son Alex is 22 and is
currently working to complete his college education. Family and an effective balance of
personal and professional time are important to the Angermullers. They enjoy many outdoor
activities including golf, hiking, and
kayaking. Chief Angermuller and his
family are excited to join the Windsor and
Severance communities and look forward
to meeting everyone. We are thrilled to
welcome them to the WSFR family!
FROM OUR BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
This past year was one marked by growth, transition, and a continued commitment to providing the highest quality
service to our rapidly growing community. As your elected representatives we are bound by WSFR's Mission, Vision, and
Values to ensure the community needs are planned for, strategies to meet these needs are faithfully executed, and trust
and accountability are publicly ensured so the women and men of WSFR can perform their duties with the safest, most
efficient and highest quality standards and equipment possible.
We live in and serve a community whose population continues to grow at a rate greater than the rest of the nation. In
2023, WSFR responses increased, achieving a record high 4,778 calls, nearly a 12% increase over 2022. To keep up
with the growth the fire department must increase staff, equipment, stations, and skills. With the addition of Station 4 in
2022, WSFR has placed resources in more strategic locations from which to respond. We are currently studying the
feasibility of adding Station 5 as part of our commitment to anticipating community needs.
The year also marked a year of transition in leadership. We are grateful to the membership for maintaining focus as the
Board of Directors conducted the search process for a new Fire Chief. A tremendous amount of gratitude goes to Deputy
Chief Darren Jaques who served as Interim Fire Chief most of the year, paving the way for the success of our new Fire
Chief. In his role, Chief Jaques instilled the perfect combination of vision, leadership, and engagement. The Board is
forever indebted to Chief Jaques and all our members for their service, both during this transition and every day they
serve in their roles at WSFR.
As we look to the future, we do so from a position of strength to continue anticipating and planning ways to meet the
needs of a growing community. This is possible because 2023 was a year that made a strong organization even
stronger. We have a Strategic Plan developed by internal and external stakeholders; a strong financial performance due
to a culture of sound stewardship; a solid and strategic financial investment strategy; a partnership with UCHealth for an
even more efficient medical response; a record year for fire inspections; new training opportunities; record -setting
community outreach interactions and fire museum visits; and re -accreditation from the Center for Public Safety
Excellence, placing WSFR as one of only 300 departments in the world to receive and maintain such accreditation.
While 2023 was a year of strength -building for WSFR, none of it would have been possible without the solid foundation
of the women and men of WSFR who have worked to get us to this point and beyond, the taxpayers who fund the Fire
District, and the strategic and capital planning for our future. We appreciate you taking the time to read this annual report
to get a snapshot of how WSFR is working diligently to best serve our community, now and for the future.
Sincerely,
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Andrew Rosen Robert Thorn
President Vice President
Trent Hansen
Treasurer
Mike Medhurst
Secretary
Deborah Lutz
Director
Station 1
100 7th St.
Windsor
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Andrew Rosen
Vice President: Robert Thorn
Treasurer: Trent Hansen
Secretary: Mike Medhurst
Director: Deborah Lutz
Contact Information
www.wsfr.us
board@wsfr.us
Station 2
9 Timber Ridge Pkwy.
Severance
Station 3
7790 REA Pkwy.
Windsor
Station 4
1350 New Liberty Rd.
Windsor
Fire Museum
121 N 6th St.
Windsor
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