By Fiona de Young, Community Relations Manager Rincon Valley Fire District Assistant Chief James Tucker has successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of “Chief Fire Officer” (CFO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) met on December 7, 2021 to confer the designation. Chief James Tucker...
By Fiona de Young, Community Relations Manager Speed is the number one driver-related crash factor in fatal highway collisions, according to the Bureau of Transportation. Here at the Rincon Valley Fire District, we are asking residents to slow down, pay attention, and use caution. “We have seen a significant increase in motor vehicle collisions...
By Fiona de Young, Community Relations Manager As a fire district, we often get questions about fireworks, such as ‘which ones are legal?’ and ‘how can we be as safe as possible?’ With good reason, since more than 19,500 fires are caused by fireworks every year, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Our community is at a very high...
By Fiona de Young, Community Relations Manager With temperatures heating up, it’s a good time to think about hiking safety. Vail offers easy access to numerous scenic trails and mountains. At the Fire District, it’s not unusual for crews to assist stranded or injured hikers in the area. Sometimes this involves a walk up to a nearby trail. Other...
By Fiona de Young, Community Relations Manager The Rincon Valley Fire District proudly celebrated four new hires and one promotion during a pinning ceremony held at the monthly board meeting March 25, 2021. The badge pinning is a long-standing fire service tradition and includes an oath of commitment to duty: Pinning the badge Assistant Chief...
By Fiona de Young, Community Relations Manager First we want to wish a Happy New Year to all our residents! We have so much planned for this year and we hope we can continue to stay connected with you. Keep up with the Fire District on Facebook, Twitter, or Nextdoor @RinconFire, where we share safety tips and answer your questions on Fire...
By Fiona de Young, Community Relations Manager As we come upon the most festive time of year, we join our community in celebrating a hard-earned holiday season. Now is a time to rejoice, to toast to the joy and hope of the season and hopefully, get some much-needed rest. We have spent the better part of the year sharing safety information with...
