Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue

Meeker represented at 9/11 5K

MEEKER I On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, New York City firefighter Stephen Siller, 34, had just finished a shift and was on his way to play golf with his brothers when news that a plane had crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center came over[Read More…]

October 7, 2021 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Proposal to move local dispatch services out of county returns to the table as commissioners face 2021 budget cuts

Read our coverage of the Aug. 31 special meeting at theheraldtimes.com/residents-speak-up-on-behalf-of-local-dispatch-as-county-proposes-moving-services/rio-blanco-county/ The first time the HT reported on an idea to get rid of dispatch services at the county level and instead contract with the call center in Craig (operated by the Colorado State Patrol) to provide 911 and dispatch[Read More…]

August 29, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Weekly Call Review: Aug. 20, 2020

Aug. 10-16, 2020 Meeker Dispatch Center administered 647 phone calls last week including 62 911 calls, answered 77 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 196 outgoing calls. A total of 254 calls for service were created, 75 for the Sheriff’s Office, 96 for MPD. Note the department breakdown[Read More…]

August 22, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Close call…

Meeker resident Bob Tobin noticed smoke as he was pulling into his driveway near the top of Seventh Street Friday, Aug. 14. “I thought, ‘well, that can’t be good,’ and ran up to check it out. I was the first one on scene at the fire,” he said. He called[Read More…]

August 22, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Cemetery soak…

During the Circle Park Pond project construction the cemetery water pump was shut off for two days (so the grass was not getting watered). Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue saved the lawn and soaked the cemetery. Community cooperation creates good results for all!—VANESSA TROUT COURTESY PHOTO

August 14, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letters to the Editor: May 14, 2020

Overdue thank you Dear Editor: I would like everyone to know what a great community Meeker is! Thank you so much to the first responders, Meeker Volunteer Fire Department and the BLM firefighters. Your quick response to the fire up Lions Canyon saved homes, people, and their animals. Just can’t[Read More…]

May 15, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Custom truck …

The addition of a new rig to the Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue fleet increases the department’s readiness for wildfires in hard-to-reach locations. According to Fire Chief Luke Pelloni, the truck will offer additional protection for rural areas in the district.

March 27, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

2019 Parade of Lights …

Unusually balmy winter weather contributed to a successful Parade of Lights, despite a few glitches. The parade was followed by a fireworks display courtesy of Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue as well as sweet treats and caroling in the Meeker Hotel and Cafe. ????Caitlin Walker Photos

December 12, 2019 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

New Meeker fire chief says town is ‘a hidden gem’

MEEKER | In the four weeks since Terry Skidmore has been at the helm of the Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department he’s responded to a structure fire at a home on Water Street, a tractor-trailer rollover accident in the Piceance Basin, and a three-day search and rescue operation in[Read More…]

November 20, 2016 by editor Comments are Disabled

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Meeker Volunteer Fire & Rescue Banquet celebrates 83 years

At Saturday’s 83rd annual Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue Banquet, there was the annual ritual to slice the anniversary cake, cut by the newest member in Ronda Morgan, left, and the oldest member present in Dale Frisby, center, while Fire Chief Marshall Cook looks on.

March 18, 2016 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

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81st annual Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue Banquet…

Meeker Fire Chief Steve Allen, left, looks on as Frank Cooley gives the invocation at the 81st annual Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue Banquet on Saturday night. A number of awards were presented and the firemen and women of the department were honored for the tireless work they do.

March 17, 2014 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

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WREA, PMC donation

A combined effort, spearheaded by White River Electric Association, with Pioneers Medical Center and the Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue has allowed for the purchase of 4 AED (automated external defibrillator) units for the Meeker School District.

June 5, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled