Fire/Police/Ems

For Emergencies ..... Phone 9-1-1

Be prepared to provide Dispatch with

Name
Address or Location
your contact Telephone Number
Type of emergencyAny related information eg., injuries, weapons, is suspect still on scene etc
Nearest intersection or any other information that will assist officers

Police Department

Overview

Presently Rangely PD has a full-time staff of 6 sworn Officers and 6 civilians. The Department is lead by Chief Vincent Wilczek who handles most all of the administrative and some operational duties for the Department. Civilian personnel are assigned to dispatch, records/clerical, and other administrative duties as deemed necessary by the Chief. All sworn personnel are assigned primarily to patrol though certain Officers possess special skills and/or instructor positions such as Firearms and less-lethal equipment and related training.

In October, 2004 the Rangely Police Department received CACP Accreditation and the Chief, at the time, Flint Chambers was commended on his hard work, dedication, and perseverance to completing the accreditation project considering the limited staffing and resources at his disposal and the job of upgrading technology and equipment bringing the Department up to comparable standards with larger agencies. Assigned assessors of the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) and the County Sheriffs of Colorado (CSOC) reviewed a list of questions and requested clarification of specific Department’s Policy and Procedure, Reviewed and inspected the Records section, Dispatch (Control Room), evidence storage, report writing office, holding cell, marked patrol vehicle(s) and the off-site animal shelter. The Rangely Police Department met 97 mandatory official standards, and elected to comply with 3 optional standards addressing public safety, law enforcement and criminal justice procedures for police and sheriffs agencies which resulted in receiving the accreditation. Rick Dyer - Professional Standards Administrator, based out of Grand Junction Police Department and the CACP Assessor stated in the final report to the Colorado Association of Chiefs' of Police "Chief Chambers and his personnel truly epitomized the “community policing” concept by virtue of the staffing of the department and the community it serves.

In 2006 after Chief Wilczek was selected to continue leading the department as Chief of Police. The RPD continues its commitment to the concept of Community Policing, which promotes a proactive stance to ensure our community remains an excellent place to raise our children. By providing law-related education to students, we equip them with the ability to make responsible, informed decisions. By providing an officer for students to contact if they have questions or need help, we promote a positive relationship between teens and law enforcement.

Other Police Department Services

Animal Shelter

The Police Department with a team of dedicated part-time employees maintains an animal shelter where animals lost, found or abandoned can be housed. It is also the location where veterinarians come to Rangely each week to offer medical treatment and perform surgeries (usually Wednesdays). The Shelter provides a (dog or cat) spay or neuter to be performed once a week for any impounded animal that is up for ADOPTION. This service is donated by the vets and all surgeries are set up by the Shelter Coordinator.

On a discount basis, spaying and neutering of your pets may be arranged (as part of the Nancy Beard Fund) by contacting the Rangely PD for info and applications. The annual Rabies Vaccination Clinic is also on a discount basis for shots (usually early April). The part-time employees clean and maintain the property, water, feed and exercise the animals. With their diligence, they are a valuable asset in arranging adoptions of shelter animals. Without their help, this facility would be unable to function and for that the Police Department extends their thanks.

Rangely Victim Services

When there is a victim of a crime against a person, the victim will fall under the Victim Rights Amendment. If the Police offer to contact an advocate and the victim refuses, the police officer still has the responsibility under legislation to provide the victim with certain information. This includes information on how to contact Social Services, Mental Health, if they need medical attention or brochures relative to the victim's situation.

Pet 'Spay & Neuter' Program (Nancy Beard Fund)

The Nancy Beard Fund was started as the result of a bequest of a long time Rangely Resident, Nancy Beard upon her death. Nancy Beard lived in Rangely all her life, during which Rangely was experiencing a problem with stray cats and dogs. When she found that she had terminal cancer and decided to put her affairs in order, she willed an amount of money to create a fund to be used in order to assist with the spaying and neutering of stray or unwanted animals. The fund was set up during the winter of 2000.

Through this fund and donations made by other residents, the Police Department has administered the funds and assisted numerous pet owners and potential pet owners by arranging discounted spaying & Neutering of their pets (and adopted pets) from the animal shelter. Contact the Police Department for information and an Application.

Note: ....
If you would like to contribute to the Fund in order to assist with the program in the future, Donations can be made at the Police Department, the Town Hall or the First National Bank of the Rockies.

Fire District

District Training Facility
2121 E Main St, Rangely, CO 81648

The District operates a 2800 Sq Foot Training Building which along with other training facilities. These include:

Classrooms and Meeting facilities
Bathrooms and shower
2300 Sq foot two storey Burn Building
Three storey Burn Tower with high angle rescue anchors
Industrial Training pit
Car Burn area
Driver training area

Want to be Part of the Team ?

The personal rewards and satisfaction received from the fire and rescue service are often beyond description. There is a sense of accomplishment after controlling a building fire, compassion for accident victims, and fulfillment in teaching fire safety. However, this business is not for everyone. In addition to a desire to help people, you also need courage, dedication, assertiveness, and a willingness to face new challenges. Often, our members are called on to perform hot, sweaty, dirty, strenuous work, sometimes in uncertain and hazardous environments.

Men and women age 17 and older who are in good physical condition and have the desire to participate in emergency fire activities are eligible for membership. Members can contribute also through fundraising, public relations, public education, and administration — vital functions which support the Rangely Rural Fire District.

Making a commitment to serve as a volunteer firefighter is a serious decision and involves a profound commitment. Your decision to join us should not be made quickly. This portion of our web site will provide the information needed to help you make that decision. Once you understand what is involved, we hope you will find that you are able to make the commitment we need to contribute to the safety of the community and its citizens. You will find that participation as a volunteer member of our service will bring personal rewards and satisfaction, raise self-esteem, and give you a tremendous sense of accomplishment for a job well done.

EMS

The Town of Rangely would like to thank the men and women of our EMS for their outstanding service to our community. We are not alone in acknowledging the efforts put forward by this group of devoted people. Because of our location they are trained to deal with a vast array of emergencies. Whether it is a Vehicle accident, a hunting accident, medical emergency or a transport, our highly trained men and women make it their mission to provide the care needed for any situation. Our EMS work with various local, regional, state and federal agencies in providing first response education to ensure of visitors and residents are provided with the utmost medical care when an emergency arises in our outlying areas. St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction provides the Town of Rangely with Care Flights by helicopter fixed wing service in major trauma situations.

CareFlight

St. Mary's Hospital provides the only emergency air-medical transport between Denver and Salt Lake City. Offering both a helicopter and fixed-wing airplane, CareFlight is available for responding to injured or ill patients who require immediate transport from the scene of an accident or another healthcare facility. Continuing a 21-year tradition of providing the most advanced air-medical service to western Colorado and eastern Utah, CareFlight makes more than 1,000 flights per year. As the only Level II Trauma Center in western Colorado, CareFlight staff members are the region’s most highly trained flight nurses and paramedics.

The CareFlight helicopter is the hallmark of the air-medical program at St. Mary’s. The Bell 412EP helicopter is medically equipped to carry four patients and the necessary medical personnel to respond to motor vehicle accidents and other trauma scenes. CareFlight also provides neonatal and perinatal transport to mothers and babies who are in need of emergency medical care. CareFlight has one of the most powerful helicopters available for flying over mountain terrain. With its twin engines, CareFlight has a flight range of 250-300 miles and can fly at an altitude of up to 20,000 feet. Unlike ground transportation, medical helicopter transport can offer patients who are suffering from back or neck injuries a more stable ride, lessening further injury.In 2000, the program voluntarily sought and obtained re-accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems. The in-depth process ensures the highest quality of patient care and flight safety in air medical services.

Town of Rangely
209 E. Main St., Rangely, Colorado 81648
Email: rangelyinfo@rangely.com Phone: 970.675.8476

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