Greeley Fire Department

As of January 1, 2016 Tier II submissions directly to the City of Greeley and the City of Greeley Fire Department are no longer required. In accordance with the State of Colorado single point submission process, all data is submitted to the State and distributed to LEPC's at their request. For general questions please see links below or contact the Greeley Fire Department at TierII@greeleygov.com.

Helpful Links:

• EPA Tier2Submit software
• Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
• Weld County OEM

Full-time firefighters are hired after applying through the City of Greeley Human Resources Department and going through a process of competitive testing. Successful candidates are placed on an eligibility list and are hired from the list as openings occur.

Find out more on our Firefighter recruitment page.

When a 9-1-1 call is made, a set of pre-determined responses is set in motion. These responses are designed to put all necessary resources at the scene to adequately handle the emergency.

Our services are supported by tax dollars and, generally, no additional payment is required. Under certain circumstances, property owners may be charged for the costs incurred in the clean-up of hazardous substance spills (under State statute) and there are charges for fire alarm/sprinkler system permits.

Other agencies involved in emergency response within the Department's jurisdiction may apply charges according to their own policies.

Requirements for “fire pits” per the adopted Fire Code in Greeley are as follows:

• Minimum of 15 feet from a structure or combustible material
• Fire must be constantly attended while burning
• No trash burning
• Must have a readily available method of extinguishment(hose, extinguisher)
• Must comply with State “clean air” regulations (ie “no burn days”)
• If smoke is offensive to neighbors (blowing into windows), fire must be extinguished

We are happy to assist residents with the correct installation of child car seats. Please call a Fire Station nearest you to schedule an appointment.

The Hazardous Materials Response Team is made up of GFD personnel who have received specialized training as Hazardous Materials Technicians. The Team is the designated emergency response authority for hazardous substance incidents in all areas of Weld County except on highways, where the State Patrol has jurisdiction. Team personnel also are available to provide hazardous materials response training to private and public agencies upon request.

GFD Personnel are certified by the State of Colorado as Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics providing both Basic and Advanced Life Support.

Specialized training allows firefighters to provide paramedic-level advanced life support until that care can be turned over to Banner paramedics or the NCMC Emergency Room physician, depending on the circumstances.

The Special Operations Team is trained and equipped for technical rescue techniques - high and low angle rescue, trench and confined space rescue, etc. These individuals will respond on the aerial apparatus to all incidents where their special skills may be needed. In addition to the ropes, ladders and other specialized equipment used in technical rescue, GFD has purchased infrared imaging cameras. This device allows firefighters to "see" through smoke to find fire victims and hot spots, greatly facilitating rescue and fire extinguishment. These cameras will be available to the Technical Rescue Team, and on GFD's other Rescue units.

The Dive Team responds throughout Weld County and on request to surrounding areas to assist in water rescue and recovery situations. Team personnel are trained and certified as Public Safety Divers and by the International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists - in addition to their regular duties as firefighters. Dive Team personnel also conduct training sessions in dive rescue and water safety to outside agencies upon request.

The wildland fire team consists of 25 firefighters who are certified through the National Wildland Coordination Group to fight wildland fires. Each team member annually recertifies their qualifications by attending a mandatory refresher and completing an arduous pack test. The main objective of the team is to provide an increased level of experience and safety to wildland fire and wildland urban interface incidents occurring within jurisdiction or during aid requests to neighboring fire agencies. Sharing their increased knowledge with the remaining department personnel is another team function. Team members also deploy locally, regionally and nationally to aid in fighting large wildfires, which has proven to be the most significant method of gaining experience and increasing qualifications. The team operates two Type 6 Engines for response and deployment.