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.

[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.

[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 $!!

[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]

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.

[cstone]

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

If someone needs to evacuate, the last thing they will be doing is posting on the board. If someone in Trinidad needs help getting ready or dropping trees, etc... the most logical place for that help to come from first would be SoCo. If SoCo had a two or three group captains in different parts of SoCo, one would be able to take a call from a group member and then relay that via text or phone call to local members. If not enough help was received or the need exceeded the ability of the group, then the group captains could post the need on a forum for specific assistance or go straight to a specific member from another region for specific assistance. All of this could be going on while the member in need was dealing with the thousands of little things that go into an evac or prepping for a fire.

No requirements, only an in place alternative communications method where people could provide specific skills, equipment, and contact numbers without posting them on the board for all to see.

[J]

If someone needs to evacuate, the last thing they will be doing is posting on the board. If someone in Trinidad needs help getting ready or dropping trees, etc... the most logical place for that help to come from first would be SoCo. If SoCo had a two or three group captains in different parts of SoCo, one would be able to take a call from a group member and then relay that via text or phone call to local members. If not enough help was received or the need exceeded the ability of the group, then the group captains could post the need on a forum for specific assistance or go straight to a specific member from another region for specific assistance. All of this could be going on while the member in need was dealing with the thousands of little things that go into an evac or prepping for a fire.

No requirements, only an in place alternative communications method where people could provide specific skills, equipment, and contact numbers without posting them on the board for all to see.

I see, makes sense. So its a calling tree type setup to help other members evacuate if necessary. Good idea.

I was thinking you were talking about general help to all involved.