By Stephanie Zwick
The Limon Fire Board meeting on Wednesday evening featured a variety of important discussions. One major topic was the Limon Area Fire Protection District’s efforts to educate the community about the new Wildfire Resiliency Codes, which have recently been mandated by the state of Colorado. These codes received initial approval from local municipalities, including the Town of Limon and the Town of Hugo. As of the meeting, Limon Fire has now officially adopted these codes.
Other items discussed included the Fire Department’s open house on March 22 at 2:00 p.m. Additionally, Chris Mogon, a dedicated member of the fire department, has taken over the cadet training program. He replaces former Assistant Chief Jason Farley, who decided to step down from the position to focus on his and his wife’s careers. Farley has long been a key leader and instructor within the department, and the transition ensures that the cadet program remains in capable hands. Chief Corrin Perry will be running the department as the lone officer for the time being. Despite the negative posts on Facebook the fire hydrant testing went very well as the fire department tested more than 65 fire hydrants in Limon. There was a few hydrants that were very tough to get cracked open they were able to do it.
In addition, the department has recently benefited from a private donation as well as funding through the ECB grant. Chief Corrin Perry has also applied for a $60,000 grant to purchase new extrication equipment that is lighter and wireless. This upgrade is intended to make emergency response tasks easier and to support the recruitment and retention of more women in the volunteer department, reflecting a commitment to diversity and accessibility.
Furthermore, the department is progressing well with its ongoing training initiatives. Members are nearly halfway through Fire Academy, with eight individuals currently participating. Additionally, one member is taking EMT classes, with the course fees waived to support their advancement. Another important update is that nine department members will attend “Fire on the Plains,” a regional training event that offers valuable hands-on experience and networking with other fire professionals.
When it comes to community involvement, the department continues to stay active. Recently, they assisted with the State Basketball team send-off on Thursday, March 12—a tradition that shows support for local athletes. The department also works with the Limon Chamber of Commerce on the annual Easter Egg Hunt, helping to organize and participate in this event for local families. Additionally, there are ongoing discussions with the Limon Rotary Club about having the new tower truck display the extra-large American flag as the “Run for the Wall” riders depart town, adding a special touch to local events.
Another topic brought up was the possibility of hosting the Firemen’s Concert and Dance fundraiser again this year. This event allows the community to tour the firehouse, learn more about department activities, and enjoy a fun evening together. The board agreed that having the Limon Rotary Club manage the Beer Garden and holding the event at the fire department again would make it a successful and meaningful occasion for everyone involved.
With their business concluded the meeting was adjourned.