In the aftermath of the Marshall Fire, Boulder County fire departments are, for the first time, holding mass training exercises and developing a mass evacuation plan. Boulder, Boulder Rural, Lafayette, Louisville, Longmont and Mountain View are combining forces like never before.
“To where we’re operating under the same policies to stop the incident before it gets too big,” said Boulder Battalion Chief Chad Rennich.
Every firefighter is now getting more advanced cross-training and every engine is now being equipped with tools and protective gear for any type of fire. Calls for fire mitigation assessments by homeowners have also soared. Oliver says they typically get a handful a month.The Marshall Fire has driven home the need for not only all firefighters in the county to be prepared, but all homeowners. Oliver says the concept of “wildland urban interface” has changed,.
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