| 8.10.2011 |
IFRD In The Community
We've been busy! Here are just some of the recent events Intermountain has served at:
- Jamz - Pop-warner Cheer Camp
- IFRD Hot Spots Annual Fundraiser - Ramona Library
- Quiznos and Rubio's Fundraiser Nights
- Creek Hollow Horse Show
- Duracell Volunteer Firefighter Program
- Boy Scouts Day Camp - 1st Aid Skills Station
- Ramona "Big Dawg" Car Show - Ramona Pop-Warner
- Creek Hollow Charity Chili Cookoff
- Old West & Bluegrass Fest
- Ramona Parade
- Ramona Rodeo
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| 5.20.2011 |
"Hot Spots" Annual Fundraiser Annouced
On July 30th the "Plot Will Thicken" as a night of mystery will unfold at the Ramona Library. Don't miss this year's huge fundraiser event to support Intermountain Fire & Rescue.
Last year over 300 supporters came out to the event and it was a blast! See the following for details on this year's event: Donor Form Sponsor Form
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| 4.9.2011 |
Fundraiser Car Wash & Ramona Music Fest
Saturday April 9th was a busy PR day for IFRD! We had two events including our huge fundraiser car wash in Ramona. The fundraiser was put on together with the help of the ladies of Alpha Xi Delta-Theta Rho from CSUSM, who brought out 100 girls to help put on the event.
Also going on the same day was the Ramona Music Fest at Dos Picos Park. IFRD also had a PR booth setup at this location and provided EMS services for the attendees. |
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| 4.6.2011 |
IFRD Participates in Annual Boot Drive
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Intermountain Firefighters helped raise over $2500 in just 3 hours on the streets of Ramona for the San Diego Burn Institute's annual Boot Drive.
IFRD participates every year in the effort and proceeds help fund programs for children with burn injuries. FF Steinell reports he had a blast helping raise money for the kids.
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| 3.17.2011 |
2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade
Intermountain Engine 7815 and crew could be seen on the streets of downtown San Diego in this year's St. Patrick's Day parade.
The event is not only fun but also gets IFRD into the community spot light, letting others who usually do not frequent our district know we are here to proudly serve the county's backcountry.
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| 3.5.2011 |
Rubio's Fundraiser
The IFRD Hot Spots organized a benefit fundraiser in cooperation with Rubio's of Ramona. We had a great turn out and other businesses in the area are now interested in hosting similar fundraisers.
Thank you to all that came out and supported the department. And thank you again to all the IFRD Hot Spots that made this event happen!
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| 12.20.2010 |
IFRD Closes Out Successful PR Year
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IFRD ended the year on a high note attending the Children's Christmas Festival in Ramona and spreading Christmas joy! We look forward to more PR events in 2011. Be sure to click the link to learn more about our past events. Read More...
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| 11.5.2010 |
"From The Chief"
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Chief Coleman's letter discussing exciting dept happenings so far in 2010. News includes the ISO rating change, graduation of the new academy & dept budget matters. Read More...
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| 10.30.2010 |
Intermountain Academy 7 Graduates
Intermountain's latest academy has graduated! On October 30th, Academy 7 had their graduation ceremonies and we welcomed 20 new firefighters onto the Intermountain roster.
Great work Academy 7, we'll see you on shift!
| 10.1.2010 |
New Santa Ysabel Station 54
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Intermountain's top brass and Board of Directors signed a contract today that opens Santa Ysabel Station 54. The existing facility that was previously unstaffed will now be staffed by IFRD personnel and apparatus.
This cuts IFRD response time in the critical Hwy 79 corridor. Response time from Station 54 to the ever growing Santa Ysabel Casino is about 5 minutes.
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| 9.4.2010 |
"Cowboy Fire" Burns 800+ Acres
Intermountain crews assisted in battling the over 800 acre Cowboy fire which raged out of control in south eastern San Diego County.
No structures were threatened as a result of the remote location of the blaze. Read Full Story
| 8.8.2010 |
Intermountain Provides EMTs For Pop Warner Cheerleader Camp
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EMTs from IFRD assisted with minor injuries and kept everyone safe at the annual Ramona Pop Warner Cheer Camp.
Camp organizers were very
grateful and even provided the following quote to the Ramona Sentinel who
ran an article about the camp:
"Intermountain (Fire & Rescue Department) was fabulous," said Vargas. "They
volunteered both days so we
were able to provide EMTs on-site all weekend."
Read Full Article:
Click Here...
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| 8.1.2010 |
Ramona Fair - PR & First Aid
Each year Intermountain Fire & Rescue Department provides first aid to fair attendees. Firefighters also staff a PR booth to help reach out to our community and to provide fire safety info to the public.
This year the department was there all four days and it was a huge success. Thanks to all who participated and to those who stopped by and said hi! We'll see you again next summer!
| 6.26.2010 |
2010 Hot Spots Fundraiser - Huge Success!
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Fly Me To The Moon -
Was arguably the best event the dept has ever had. Thanks to all who attended and supported IFRD and to those who worked so hard to make the event happen.
It has been reported that this year's event broke all previous year's attendance and fundraising records. Our hats are off again to the Hot Spots for all their hard! View Pictures & Video...
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| 6.25.2010 |
Rock 105.3 FM Visits Intermountain Fire & Rescue
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Firefighters Pollock & Swift were briefly interviewed on Rock 105.3 FM by afternoon DJ Clint to introduce the "Clint on the Clock" video and to promote the "Fly Me To The Moon" Fundraiser.
Clint came to Station 85 to become a firefighter for a day. He was put through a 30 min academy then thrown into the pressures of a simulated call. Hear The Interview & Watch The Video Now...
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| 6.5.2010 |
Intermountain 2010 Newsletter
The Intermountain Auxiliary 2010 Newsletter has been published and is now available! Read letters from the Fire Chief, the Board President and get info on what's been happening at the department and what's going on behind the scenes.
Meet the fire board members and learn about the history of the Intermountain Auxiliary, aka the "Hot Spots". There's also info about the upcoming "Fly Me To The Moon" fundraiser! Read The Newsletter Now...
| 6.1.2010 |
Intermountain Academy 7 Starts
Intermountain's latest academy is under way! New trainees and their families were welcomed to Station 85 to meet department personnel on academy orientation day.
The new academy, which will be one of the largest ever for Intermountain, is eager to start their training and we look forward to molding some new firefighters.
| 4.1.2010 |
2010 Hot Spots Fundraiser Event Announced
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Fly Me To The Moon - The Glamour Years of Aviation, will be held Saturday June 26th, 2010 from 6-10pm at the Ramona Airport, Pacific Executive Aviation, 2450 Montecito Road.
The IFRD Auxiliary known as the "Hot Spots" are hard at work preparing for the upcoming fundraising event.
This glamorous event will include themed dinner, entertainment, opportunity drawings and our famous auction.
Costume and formal attire are encouraged.
Last year's event was attended by over 300 local residents and supported by your generous donation.
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| 3.31.2010 |
Intermountain Joins Facebook
The new Facebook account will be used to stay in contact with a wide variety of people including staff members past and present, residents, friends & family, perspective recruits, supporters and many more.
It will be used as a tool to inform the public on upcoming events and fundraisers as well as to share department videos and news. Be sure to visit our Facebook Page and become a fan today!
| 2.4.2010 |
Intermountain Obtains New ISO Rating
A new and better insurance rating for the Intermountain Fire and Rescue Department could save some residents in that area $1,000 a year in homeowners’ insurance and allow others who have been uninsurable to get coverage.
However, Chief Coleman is afraid that the good news may be short-lived because he believes that the year-old San Diego Regional Fire Authority is "attempting to force us to cut our staffing and lower our training standards, which would jeopardize our ISO 4 rating."
Read The Full Story
| 12.23.2009 |
New Backup Generator Arrives At Intermountain
The new backup power generator has arrived at Station 85. A diesel generator is a critical element of the fire station infrastructure, providing uninterrupted power even after the public grid fails.
On major fires such as the Witch Fire, it's almost a certainty power will be lost in rural areas and often for prolonged periods.
Intermountain's new generator is an 115hp MQ Power Whisper Watt providing up to 85 kVA of power and an integrated 24-hour fuel tank for longer running time. For more info visit MQpower.com.
| 8.22.2009 |
Intermountain Adds 17 To Ranks From Academy 6
On Saturday August 22nd the graduating class of Intermountain Academy 6 celebrated with their commencement ceremony. Earlier in the week on Thursday, all trainees completed a rigorous final manipulative which was overseen by Chief Coleman.
The class also included additional SDCFA trainees from Del Luz and other departments around the county. Starting in September Intermountain trainees will begin duty shifts at station 85 as probies. Congratulations to all for the hard work and dedication.
| 8.1.2009 / 5.20.2009 |
2009 Hot Spot Fundraiser Event
The Hot Spots Auxiliary have finalized their plan for the only 2009 fundraising event. Rockin' the Kasbah will be a middle-eastern themed event and will take place at the Flying "T" ranch on Saturday July 18th, 2009 from 6 to 10pm. Please see the Hot Spots Page for more info including location address, downloadable flyers and info on how to be a sponsor.
Members of the Hot Spots volunteer their time and hard work to raise money for Intermountain Fire Rescue which is an all volunteer department and must depend upon donations to fund the majority of its daily operations. The Hot Spots do a great job supporting their local fire department and we thank them.
Be sure to show your support by attending this year's event or becoming a sponsor if you are unable to attend.
UPDATE 8.1.2009: The event was a huge success, thanks to everyone who helped out. Fundraiser "Rockin' The Kasbah" Picture Gallery
| 2.5.2009 |
Physical Agility Tests Complete
Two days of physical agility tests (PATs) are history! Intermountain saw a large turn out of qualified individuals all looking for the chance to jump into Academy 6.
Even other rural fire agencies now routinely send candidates to attend Intermountain academies. All candidates must qualify by finishing the PAT in less than 12 minutes. The PAT course saw blood, sweat and tears as everyone pushed themselves to their limits in an attempt to obtain the fastest times. The best times of the day fell in the low 6 minute range.
The PATs and interviews are now complete. Academy 6 is being finalized and the first classes are set to start sometime in March.
| 12.15.2008 |
Academy 6 Starting Soon
Intermountain Academy 6, scheduled to begin in February 2009, could be the largest class yet with over 50 applications already received. Physical Agility Tests (PAT) and panel interviews are set to start shortly after the new year to finalize those lucky individuals who will be asked to attend.
Academy 6 will most likely be taught with the newest IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting 5th Edition with Intermountain phasing out the 4th edition materials. The next academy will be set up for success with Intermountain's highly structured curriculum blending academics and theory with hands on training.
The only question remaining is can Academy 6 live up to the high standard set by the recently graduated Academy 5? Only time will tell. To learn more about Intermountain's academy program and how you can join Click Here.
| 11.27.2008 |
Intermountain Experiments with FireIce® Suppression Gel
Intermountain has been conducting ongoing trials with the new FireIce® Suppression Gel from GelTech Solutions. According to GelTech, water with FireIce® added can be used to extinguish structure fires, can be used directly on wildfires and brush fires and to establish fire breaks that aid in corralling the approaching fire. FireIce® adheres directly to the burning material to break the fire triangle by cooling and rapidly suffocating the fire. This also helps to prevent relights and reduces firefighter risk.
FireIce® is very different from a traditional foam and has many beneficial properties. To learn more about FireIce® Click Here.
| 10.4.2008 |
Intermountain Graduates 23 From Academy 5
Hundreds of friends, families and fire fighters from other agencies filled the Charles Nunn Performing Arts Center at Olive Pierce Middle School on Saturday October 4th in Ramona to commemorate the graduating class of Intermountain Academy 5.
The academy started in early May with 30 trainees. When the smoke cleared after five months of heavy training and studying 23 capable trainees including 4 from Mt. Laguna were able to proudly call themselves "probies" (probational firefighter).
"I'm really looking forward to working shifts and continuing my training," said newly minted probationary firefighter Nicholas Swift. Swift went on to say "I'm not going to lie, I do have to say I look pretty handsome in a class B uniform too." Probationary firefighter Kimberly Page had no comment after the festivities ended, but left with one of three award axes and a smile.
To learn more about the Intermountain Academy and how to apply for the next class Click Here.
| 8.20.2008 |
New Water Tender on Loan From County
A new water tender can now be seen waiting for the call of duty at Intermountain. Water tender 7855 is on loan to Intermountain from the county of San Diego and replaces the older Self Contained Mixing Plant (SCMP) water tender which had its lease expire earlier this year.
Water tender 7855 is a brand new 2007 model with all the features and comforts you would expect from a new apparatus and stores 2,200 gallons of water. For full details and specifications on water tender 7855 Click Here.
| 7.1.2008 |
Station 95 Becomes 85 and Joins SDCFA
Intermountain Fire-Rescue Department has changed station numbers as it aspires to constantly improve the level of service delivered to the community. Station 95 is now Station 85. This move comes as Intermountain now works even closer with the County of San Diego under the new San Diego County Fire Authority (SDCFA).
 Part of the move includes a change in dispatch from Heartland to Monte Vista. Now Intermountain is dispatched from the same center as Cal Fire which will improve communications between the departments and could also mean additional mutual assistance on certain calls.
The move is no doubt a step forward and Chief Coleman hints that many new developments are still in the pipeline and will soon be forthcoming. Chief also reports the failure of proposition A on the November 2008 ballet should not have any lasting negative impact on the future plans of Intermountain and the SDCFA.
Along with the station number and dispatch change comes call sign changes for all apparatus at Intermountain. For all the new call signs Click Here.
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