Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department
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The Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department (GHAVFD) has an historically small call volume annually, but many of the incidents can and have been dramatic, large events. In addition to the usual medical and fire calls, the busy time is during the summer when the population of the entire Estes Valley is impacted by the tourist season, which may bring 3 million visitors to the area in a 4-month period. EMS, HazMat, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Search and Rescue and the standard calls create a busy season for the GHAVFD and wildland fires add complexity. The GHAVFD Department is a critical part of the emergency response community throughout southern Larimer County. The Department works closely with the Colorado State Patrol, Larimer County Sheriff's Department, Larimer County Emergency Services, the U.S. Forest Service, Rocky Mountain National Park, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District, Loveland Rural Fire Protection District, Estes Park Ambulance Service and other agencies to continue to provide emergency response to the Glen Haven community and the entire Estes Valley.
The mission of the Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department (GHAVFD) is to provide a high level of fire suppression and emergency medical services within its service area. The GHAVFD continually sets goals to better serve the community and today the Department's EMT's and first responders continue to offer quality emergency medical intervention for local residents and visitors. The Department currently operates 7 pieces of apparatus out of two fire house locations with approximately 20 active volunteers. Each member undergoes extensive training, and uses a wide array of vehicles, equipment, clothing, and gear. This is accomplished with a total budget amounting to about what one career firefighter would earn in salary in one year. Purchase and maintenance of these items, and all other operational expenses, must be provided for in the yearly budget. Funding opportunities are sought after as the costs of operation increases. Duck Race adoption proceeds are a critical component of the GHAVFD.
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