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David Wolf, Fire Chief for the Estes Valley Fire Protection District, will present our program on Thursday, Jan. 12. As chief, Wolf is responsible for guiding the district toward its mission of providivg the citizens and visitors to the Estes Valley with superior fire prevention, fire protection, and emergency services in a safe and efficient manner.
"We accomplish this with a combination department that includes five full-time staff and 43 volunteers. Our primary response district has grown well beyond the boundary of the Town of Estes Park, and encompassing 66 sq. miles," Wolf explains. "The District also provides mutual aid to neighboring departments in Allenspark, Pinewood Springs, Big Thompson, and Glen Haven, as well as Rocky Mountain National Park. First as the Estes Park Fire Department (1907-2010) and now as the Fire District, the organization’s success is the result of countless dedicated volunteers committed to serving their community."
Wolf's presentation will serve two roles. First, he will give some background and updates on the Fire District’s state and short term future plans. Second, he will discuss the role that citizens play in fire prevention to reduce both their risk and the risk of the community.
"Fire prevention is a key part of our mission, and the most effective way to reduce the risk of incidents and minimize the impact of incidents that do happen," Wolf said. "We will review a few key tips for ensuring your own home is protected, including: understanding fire restrictions, home smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and wildfire defensible space.
Before assuming his role with the EVFPD in June 2016, Wolf spent 15 years as a volunteer firefighter in Pennsylvania, New York, and Texas. He earned a B.S. in from Allegheny College, a M.S. from Washington State University, and a Ph.D. from Cornell University, all in geology. He worked for an international oil & gas company in Houston for six years as a research scientist and exploration geologist. While a full time graduate student, David also worked as a State Fire Instructor in New York. Once in Houston, he served the 600 member Cy-Fair Fire Department as a station officer, board member, and ultimately managed the department’s fire training program for 350 volunteers.
Please join the Rotary Club of Estes Park in welcoming David Wolf on Jan. 12.