In episode 14, FLS Section Chief Brunette interviews JHL Constructors Senior Superintendent Eric Larchick. Larchick and Chief Brunette discuss the field of Carpentry and construction, the capacity to which DFPC works with general contractors and sub-contractor companies, what its like to build schools and more! 

JHL Constructors is a fully integrated, Colorado-based and Colorado-focused builder, proudly serving clients in Infrastructure and Vertical Building. Our core markets are education, municipal, multifamily, land development, transportation, and water.  As a culture-centric, 100% employee-owned company for over 36 years, we focus on relationships, reputation, taking ownership, and delivering first-class outcomes.  We take exceptional care of our team members who, in turn, take exceptional care of our clients and industry partners as we continue our commitment to Building Colorado’s Future. 

In episode 13 of The Colorado Fire Podcast, Chris Brunette gets to sit down with Lyons Fire Departments Assistant Chief and Fire Marshal, Steve Pischke. Chief Pischke was one of the original members of the State's Multi-Agency Fire Investigation Team (MAFIT) of Boulder County. The MAFIT was formed in 1993 for the purpose of providing agencies in and around Boulder County, Colorado a resource to assist in the determination of origin and cause of fires. The team has extensive education and experience in the area of fire and explosion investigation as well as law enforcement training that can aid in the apprehension of arson suspects. The resource is free of charge to requesting agencies on a mutual aid basis. The MAFIT assists with the investigation of explosions and fires in structures, vehicles, and wildlands. 

Listen in as Arvada Fire's Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Chief, Deanna Harrington discusses her passion for CRR and ways to get involved in the CRR community! 

• Resources mentioned:
  • strategicfire.org
  • Upstream, by: Dan Heath
  • Fire Prevention: A Comprehensive Approach, by: Jim Crawford
  • Arvada Fire CRR Resource page

If lighting fireworks is included in your plans, please make sure you’re doing it safely and protecting all of your friends, neighbors, and our Colorado open spaces and wildlife by only using permissible fireworks, purchased from a Colorado licensed fireworks store, stand, or tent. Information on fire restrictions and bans can change rapidly. The most current information can and should be obtained from your local county sheriff or the forest service.

In Episode 011, DFPCs Fire & Life Safety Section Chief discusses fireworks safety with 2 fireworks industry titans- Britton Cottrell from TNT Fireworks and Aeron Calkins from Olde Glory Fireworks. 

Using the historic model of community participation in firefighting, we are asking the public to join a modern Fireworks Bucket Brigade - to be a part of the human chain and a partner in properly disposing of fireworks. Learn more at https://dfpc.colorado.gov/fireworks

DFPCs Fire & Life Safety Section Chief Chris Brunette sits down with John Fuentes and Rachel Plessing-Architects from TreanorHL to discuss the process of design, the complexities and opportunities that come with designing safe schools that will last a lifetime.

TreanorHL is a national architecture, planning and design firm with 11 offices located across the United States. Our practice-based design studios work in the following market sectors: Advanced Industries, Health, Higher Education, Historic Preservation, Justice, and PreK-12 Education. Learn more at https://www.treanorhl.com

When Fire Origin & Cause Investigations turn into Criminal Investigations with Matt Araki

Investigator Araki sits down with DFPCs Fire & Life Safety Section Chief to discuss fire origin and cause investigations and the criminal side of fire investigations (arson investigations).  Araki discusses his transition into the investigation side of fire and how his job is a unique opportunity to help Coloradans. 

Learn more about  West Metro Fire Rescue at https://westmetrofire.colorado.gov/

FLS Section Chief Chris Brunette sat down with Kristen Hayes, Community Risk Reduction Specialist with Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District (FFFPD) and President of Colorado Risk Reduction Network (CRRN) to discuss the evolution of fire related public education efforts in Colorado. Hayes and Brunette dive into the areas of injury and fire prevention

Learn more about CRRN at www.coriskreduction.com

Learn more about at www.fffd.us

Ep. 007: When School Safety & Fire Prevention Meet with School Resource Center Director, Christine Harms

Fire & Life Safety Section Chief Brunette sat down with the Colorado School Safety Resource Center Director Chris Harms to discuss the interconnectedness of school safety and fire prevention.

Learn more about Colorado's School Safety Resource Center at  https://cssrc.colorado.gov