Blog Post

In today’s world, citizens are participating in the discussion about their quality of life, taxes, and government services. Realizing that public input is the key to tailoring the services that Front Range Fire Rescue provides, the District has established a Citizens Advisory Group (CAG). FRFR is interested in receiving input and advice from a formalized group of citizens who have a desire to express their interest in improving the emergency services within the community. The CAG will serve as a vital link between the District’s leadership and the public we serve.

The Johnstown VFW continues to support many Veteran and Community projects in the Johnstown-Milliken Colorado area, including feeding our hungry crew​s​ breakfast, this past Sunday​ morning​.

Congratulations to Chief Ron Bateman, who has been chosen as 2018 BBQ Day Mentor of the Year!

The BBQ Day committee stated, "Chief Bateman has given his heart and soul to this community for many years now and has worked tirelessly to improve our quality of life and emergency response for Johnstown and the surrounding region."

Thank you to The Roosevelt Volleyball team for helping out with the pancake breakfast and in the parade.

Front Range Fire Rescue is hosting a Blood Drive Friday, May 4th! Confils will be at Station 1 in Johnstown on May 4th from 9:00 am-1:30 pm. Bonfils is the only blood center licensed in Colorado to transport blood over state lines. They will be able to get your blood to the people that desperately need it! To schedule an appointment to donate blood, please go to their website and enter our site number, B269. For questions regarding your eligibility, contact Bonfiles by calling 303.363.2202.

In an unprecedented ceremony on Wednesday, January 10th at the Board meeting, four of Front Range Fire Rescue’s reserve members were sworn in as fulltime firefighters. Firefighter Lester was also recognized for completing his probationary period. All achieved their new position after a rigorous testing and interview process.

• Firefighter Dustin Easley, 2016
• Firefighter Steve Lester, 2017
• Firefighter Chris Miller, 2013
• Firefighter Amanda Olig, 2017
• Firefighter Zach Rodriguez, 2016

In an unprecedented ceremony on Wednesday, January 10th at the Board meeting, five of Front Range Fire Rescue’s firefighters were promoted to Engineers. All achieved their new rank after a rigorous testing and interview process. The Engineers are posted here with Chiefs Bernie Covillo and Ty Drage.

Congratulations to the following new engineers!

• Engineer Tim Beam, 2010
• Engineer Kevin Gosselin, 2014
• Engineer Bryan Leto, 2014
• Engineer Eric Potter, 2010
• Engineer Justin Unrein, 2017

In an unprecedented ceremony on Wednesday, January 10th at the Board meeting, four of Front Range Fire Rescue’s firefighters were promoted to Lieutenants. All achieved their new rank after a rigorous testing and interview process. Chief Bernie Covillo is also pictured.

Congratulations to the following new Lieutenants!

• Lieutenant Cody Hinkle, hired 2009
• Lieutenant Kate Jennings, hired 2010
• Lieutenant Zack Kirchner, hired 2009
• Lieutenant Dustin West, hired 2009

Congratulations to Eric Werness who was promoted to Captain on January 1, 2018. He has been with FRFR for 14 years and we are excited to have him serving in this company officer role.

Front Range Fire Rescue Authority hired Firefighter Steve Lester on July 29, 2017.

Chief Ron Bateman made the announcement in June that FRFR was in the final selection process. Firefighter Lester was selected from several other candidates in July.

Every year on the second Saturday of August, to celebrate the Milliken Beef ‘n Bean Day the firefighters of the Front Range Fire Rescue Authority host a pancake breakfast for the community.

August 12, 2017 firefighters will start pancake preparations around 4 a.m., preparing the batter in a gargantuan cauldron looking pot with a power drill mixer in the back of the firehouse kitchen. They will prepare the meat, eggs, and coffee. Breakfast is served at 5:00 am!