Fire Volunteering Opportunities

[J]

So, as the days go on this summer it seems that the list will soon be changed to list what areas of this state are NOT on fire, as it will be shorter.

I'm not in any danger from any of these fires, but I can't help but think of all of the fellow Coloradans who are affected by these fires in one way or another.

Does anyone here have any idea where to find places that need volunteers to help those that are fighting the fires, or are displaced by them? My wife and I are looking for volunteer opportunities where help is needed. We don't have a ton of spare cash or time right now, but we would like to give a little of each.

Perhaps we can get a list going in case anyone else is interested in getting involved.

[Chad4000]

Great idea!

I am def interested....

[The Heretic]

Great thread! I was wondering the same thing!

[Sparky]

The work can start right here on this board. Thankfully no one here has lost their home, but a crew to help if someone has to evacuate.

[cstone]

Is there anyone who would be willing to organize regional mutual aid groups. Within those groups we could have phone trees to help make short notice communication work more efficiently.

If group captains needed additional resources from outside their region they could post them up in a thread and other regions could respond.

Just a thought.

Be safe.

[J]

So far I have found a bunch of pages to donate to the red-cross as they are helping with the relief efforts for those relocated during the fires. Not my first choice, as you can't specify where the funds are to go, they just go into the general red-cross relief fund.

Its a good place to donate, and im sure SOME of the funds will go to the fire refugees, but I'd rather do something more direct, and something with a volunteering aspect as well.

[Chad4000]

The work can start right here on this board. Thankfully no one here has lost their home, but a crew to help if someone has to evacuate.

exactly.. I have a truck, or two for that matter. I could probably get some more guys etc.

[J]

Is there anyone who would be willing to organize regional mutual aid groups. Within those groups we could have phone trees to help make short notice communication work more efficiently.

If group captains needed additional resources from outside their region they could post them up in a thread and other regions could respond.

Just a thought.

Be safe.

Elaborate on how and what these mutual aid groups may or may not do, please. Sounds interesting.

[Birddog1911]

I started a thread on Saturday, and have had a couple of responses, regarding those who are willing and able to help with evacuation of guns and animals in particular. As a re-iteration, I've got a good 4x4 that can haul a trailer, several small animal crates, a couple of giant sized crates, and 3 fenced acres to help with.

Maybe this should be the offical thread for it; good idea.

[Tinelement]

Saw on the news the other night, where some people were in the side of the road where the firefighters coming and leaving the High Park fire, had cases of water and handing out. Might be a good place to help. Little time and you get a bunch bottled water at Costco/Sams for not much $!!