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Livermore Fire Protection District is honored to have as one of its founding members and current Chief, Gaius "Gay" Reynolds, co-author with his wife, Sue Reynolds, of Stories of Faith and Courage for Firefighters and First Responders. Order at FellowshipofChristianFirefighters.com.
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| Stories of Faith and Courage from Firefighters and First Responders by Gaius and Sue Reynolds |
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LFPD FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What is the Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating for individual rural properties?
Most properties have an ISO rating of 9 or 10. This rating is established based on a variety of criterion including response time, amount of water able to be pumped onto the structure in a limited amount of time and available apparatus to do so
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How do I know if I am part of the Livermore Fire Protection District?
Examine your Property Tax Statement and verify your parcel number located in the top right heading of the document. One the top left side of the document is your Tax Authority. If you are in the Livermore Fire Protection District, “Livermore Fire District” will be listed.
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Is LFPD a 501(c)(3) organization?
Yes, LFPD is a tax exempt government entity. Contributions to LFPD are tax deductible. Donations can be made by check payable to Livermore Fire Protection District and sent to LFPD, PO Box 28, Livermore, CO 80535, ATTN Treasurer.
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How wide should my entrance to my rural home be?
A minimum useable all weather driveway/road surface width of 12 feet is recommended to assure safe ingress and egress of emergency response vehicles. If topography makes the width impractical a narrower width for short distances may be acceptable if the road design is demonstrated to be otherwise safe. Maintainable minimum acceptable width in these cases is 10 feet. (Larimer County Road Standards, Para G-7(a)(2)).
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Is there a clearance standard for areas with a lot of trees?
Access road through forested areas must maintain property clearance heights above the traveled way sufficient to allow passage of emergency vehicles. Tree branches must be trimmed to obtain a minimum overhead clearance of 13 feet 6 inches. (Larimer County Road Standards, Para G-7(a)(3)).
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Are there other roadway access considerations for my private property?
Yes. Larimer County Road Standards can be accessed by going to www.larimer.org, go to “Larimer County Engineering Dept Road Standards”, then go to “County Standards for Private Roads”.
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Does LFPD conduct residential fire inspections?
No. LFPD is an all volunteer organization and there are no current members qualified to conduct such inspections. It may be necessary to refer to a commercial entity in Ft. Collins to accomplish required inspections
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How do I request reports for my insurance claim or litigation?
Submit a written request to: Livermore Fire Protection District, ATTN: Recording Secretary, PO Box 28, Livermore CO 80536. If you are representing a person that received medical treatment, you must provide written notarized consent from the subject or the appropriate subpoena. You may contact the Recording Secretary directly at (970) 482-6508 to arrange waiver of subpoena service and expedite your request.
9. Am I required to have a sprinkler system in my home that I am building in the Livermore Fire Protection District?
Requirements for fire suppression systems incuding residential and commercial sprinkler systems are mandated by Larimer County. Each structure must be evaluated based on the criterion set forth by Larimer County Building Department. In addition to the structure, there may be conditions on the actual property that were set forth when the parcel was subdivided within the last 100 years. Details pertaining to some issues may be accessed at www.larimer.org under the Building Department. However, all of the conditions of the parcel may not reveal themselves until a building permit is drawn.
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| If You Have a Kitchen, Watch This!! |
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Burn Permits
Now is the time to get rid of those unwanted tree limbs and slash piles from your efforts to create defensible space around your mountain retreat. Most outdoor burning in unincorporated Larimer County requires a permit signed by both the Fire Department and the Department of Health and Environment. The fire department evaluates applications for potential fire safety issues, while the health department evaluates applications for air quality issues that can impact human health.
To obtain a permit there are 3 methods available for you to use:
- Fill out the online application form at http://www.larimer.org/health/ehs/burn_permit.htm
- Visit the Department of Health and Environment at 1525 Blue Spruce Dr., Fort Collins, 80524, and fill out the application there.
- You may also contact the Department of Health and Environment by phone at 498-6775 and fill out an application.
Once you have your permit, please burn when there is at least 3 inches of snow on the ground and there are no winds. Burning should start early in the day so the fire totally out by dark. It is NOT necessary to call Livermore Fire when you start the burn but you MUST call Larimer County dispatch @ 416-1985 and notify the dispatcher when you start the burn. Please call 911 if there is an emergency or if the fire gets out of hand.
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What Can All Staff Members Do to Reduce the Spread of Influenza?
While vaccination against the flu each fall remains the primary way to prevent this disease, the following simple actions, can help decrease the spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses.
· Get a Flu Shot While there are currently no vaccines against the Avian (ie pandemic) flu, a flu shot can help to protect you against existing influenza strains. This can directly affect your health and wellness both at work and at home. At Amgen Colorado, flu shots are offered at the Boulder and Longmont locations in the Fall.
- Avoid close contact
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
- Stay home when you are sick
When you are sick or have flu symptoms, stay home, get plenty of rest, and check with a health care provider as needed.
- Cover your mouth and nose
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
- Wash your hands
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. When soap and water are not available, alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitizers may be used. The Center for Disease Control recommends washing hands with soap and water after the second application of hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
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- Practice other good health habits
Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
- Stay Informed Check out the Amgen Colorado EH&S web site for information.
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Health News
Signs and Symptoms Of Stroke
· Sudden weakness or paralysis of the face and leg on one side of the body
· Slurred speech
· Sudden confusion with difficulty speaking or understanding speech
· Sudden dimness or loss of vision
· particularly in one eye
· Loss of balance and coordination
· Sudden severe headache
· Abnormal sensations or loss of sensation in an arm or a leg or on one side of the body
The “Cincinnati Stroke Test”
Have them:
· Smile or show teeth:
Normal – both sides of face move equally well
Abnormal – one side of the face does not move as well an the other
· Close their eyes, raise their arms, palms up.
Normal– both arms move the same direction or do not move at all
Abnormal – one arm does not move or one arm drifts down compared to the other
· Repeat a simple phrase, such as "How are you, I'm fine, thanks." "(i.e. It is sunny out today)"
Normal – patient uses the correct words with no slurring
Abnormal – patient slurs words, uses inappropriate words or is unable to speak
New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue
If stroke symptoms are present, dial 911 – time is critical!
Prevent Heart Attacks Without Drugs
Unlike most physicians, naturopathic doctors don’t look to pharmaceutical companies as their first line of defense against heart disease. Instead, they turn to natural means of lowering risk.
If a patient has angina caused by cholesterol forming blockages to the heart, a cardiologist might use angioplasty to compress or remove the blockages, and prescribe a statin drug to lower cholesterol. But in addition to the risks involved in the procedure itself, results are often temporary and the blockages return in a few short months. Statins also cause side effects, including severe muscle pain or weakness and sleep disturbances.
A naturopathic physician would prescribe treatments to restore blood flow to the heart by naturally lowering cholesterol and decreasing artery-clogging deposits. Below are steps a naturopath might use to lower cholesterol levels:
- High fiber diet. A daily high-fiber intake would include five to ten grams of soluble fiber.
- Red yeast rice extract (300 mg twice daily). Red yeast rice extract can reduce LDL by as much as 30 percent. Since red yeast rice extract may lower amounts of CoQ-10 in the body, patients might be advised to take a CoQ-10 supplement. Niacin, which may help boost the effects of red rice yeast, might also be added to the daily regime.
- Nuts. All nuts, but especially walnuts and almonds, contain heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E and soluble fiber. Studies have shown that people who eat nuts twice a week lower their risk of heart disease by 30 to 40 percent.
- Plant Sterols. Sterols, which are found naturally in many plant foods, decrease the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body. Check food labels and choose items such as brands of orange juice with added plant sterols and fortified margarines, such as Benecol. Aim for two grams a day.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Eat three or more servings of fish weekly or take supplements that provide 1,000 mg to 3,000 mg of omega-3 oils every day
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| What are Tornadoes? |
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Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that can descend in a funnel shape usually occur during the early stages of rapidly developing thunderstorms. They can contain winds up to 300 miles per hour and occasionally accompany tropical storms and hurricanes. Although most tornadoes that occur in the United States are along the front range of the Rocky Mountains, the plains, and the western states, they can occur anywhere.
During a “Tornado Watch” -
(up to 6 hours notice)
Weather conditions are right for a tornado.
Listen to local Emergency Alert System radio/TV stations.
Be alert to changing weather conditions.
During a “Tornado Warning” -
(0-1 hour notice)
A tornado has been sighted!
Immediately protect yourself from flying glass and debris.
Go to the basement or hallway on the lowest level of the building and get under sturdy furniture or go to an inside closet, bathroom.
If you are in a high-rise building, there may not be enough time to go to the lowest floor. Pick a place in a hallway in the center of the building, crouch low to the floor, covering the neck and head.
If outdoors, go into a building and stay away from windows and doors.
If no buildings are available, get into a ditch or low lying area. Lie in a flat low spot and cover your neck and head. Watch out for flash flooding.
If in a car, get out and go inside a sturdy building.
Keep away from buildings with wide span roofs, such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, auditoriums, shopping malls, and large stores. These types of buildings have greater risk of collapsing.
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| Flash Floods |
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Flas Floods can develop quickly, sometimes in just a few minutes and without any visible signs of rain. Flash floods often have a dangerous wall of roaring water that carries rocks, mud, and other debris and can sweep away most things in its path. Even very small streams, gullies, creeks, culverts, dry streambeds, or low-lying ground that appears harmless in dry weather can flood.
If a flood is likely in your area, you should:
- Listen to the radio or television for information.
- Be aware that flash flooding can occur. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher ground. Do not wait for instructions to move.
- Be aware of streams, drainage channels, canyons, and other areas known to flood suddenly. Flash floods can occur in these areas with or without such typical warnings as rain clouds or heavy rain.
The following are important points to remember if you are driving when flood conditions are present:
- Do not drive into flooded areas. If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely.
- Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling.
- A foot of water will float many vehicles.
- Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including sport utility vehicles (SUV’s) and pick-ups.
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