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At the Platte Valley Fire Protection District, we are committed to keeping our community
informed about the department.
Often times citizens do not know what is
happening behind the scenes, such as personnel training, equipment and apparatus
maintenance, as well as current and future department needs.
A strong relationship between our department
and community is essential for a successful future, and we believe that mutual
education is the first step we must take.
This is where the Platte Valley Fire Protection
District public relations team comes into play. |
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Our public relations team is responsible for
all publicity for the district, including briefing the media during/after emergency
incidents, issuing press releases, advertising department-held community activities
and trainings, and ultimately keeping the community informed.
There are currently two public information
officers who oversee all public relations for the district.
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Barry A. Schaefer
Fire Chief
Barry Schaefer has been with Platte Valley Fire
since 1998 and currently serves as the district fire chief.
In addition to his experience with Platte Valley Fire,
Barry has worked for Weld County Paramedic Services, Greeley Medical Clinic, and the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
As a public information officer for the district,
Barry briefs the media at emergency incidents. |
Isaiah Walter
Lieutenant
Isaiah Walter has been with Platte Valley Fire since 2002 and currently serves
as Lieutenant, Secretary, and IT specialist.
In addition to his current experience with Platte
Valley Fire, Isaiah has worked for Morgan County Ambulance Service and the
Antarctic Fire Department at McMurdo Station, Antarctica.
As a public information officer, Isaiah is
responsible for briefing the media at emergency incidents, issuing department
press releases, and handling all other district public relations. |
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Current Press Releases
None at this time.
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