The regular meeting of the RCVFD Board is at 6 pm Wednesday, July 17, at Fire Station 1, 11835 Rist Canyon Road. All Rist Canyon area residents are welcome to attend. If you would like a copy of the agenda before the meeting, please email your name, email address, and telephone number no later than July 13 to the RCVFD Board Secretary at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please put "RCVFD Meeting Agenda" in the subject line. Your copy of the agenda will arrive 1-2 days before the scheduled meeting.

The regular meeting of the RCVFD Board is at 6 pm Wednesday, June 19, at Fire Station 1, 11835 Rist Canyon Road. All Rist Canyon area residents are welcome to attend. If you would like a copy of the agenda before the meeting, please email your name, email address, and telephone number no later than June 15 to the RCVFD Board Secretary at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please put "RCVFD Meeting Agenda" in the subject line. Your copy of the agenda will arrive 1-2 days before the scheduled meeting.

In the latest Ristwatch (pdf), you probably read about the problems our area is having with Leafy Spurge and Dalmation Toad Flax. The Larimer County Land Stewardship Manager has some tools to help you with noxious weeds like these on your own property.

Larimer County Land Stewardship staff is working with the Colorado Department of Agriculture to release, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of flea beetles as an insect biocontrol for leafy spurge. This biocontrol has the potential to be particularly useful for landowners with large infestations of leafy spurge on steep slopes. For more information contact Lexie Sorenson at (970) 498 5765.

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The regular meeting of the RCVFD Board is at 6 pm Wednesday, May 15, at Fire Station 1, 11835 Rist Canyon Road. All Rist Canyon area residents are welcome to attend. If you would like a copy of the agenda before the meeting, please email your name, email address, and telephone number no later than May 11 to the RCVFD Board Secretary at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please put "RCVFD Meeting Agenda" in the subject line. Your copy of the agenda will arrive 1-2 days before the scheduled meeting.

Hi everyone,

Don't forget about the Wildfire Preparedness Day Open House this Saturday, May 4, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Station 1.

We'll have information to help you prepare your home for emergency situations, discussions with firefighters, refreshments, and chances to meet your neighbors both near and far.

Please see our website or Facebook page for more information.

Best regards,

Mark Neuroth, Fire Chief

Join Us for Wildfire Preparedness Day Open House at Fire Station 1!

Hi everyone,

As wildfire season approaches, it's crucial for us to come together as a community and ensure we're prepared to protect ourselves and our neighborhoods. To kickstart our efforts, we're hosting a Wildfire Preparedness Day Open House at Fire Station 1.

Date: May 4th
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Fire Station 1, 11835 Rist Canyon Rd, Bellvue, CO 80512

During this open house event, we'll cover essential topics such as:

• Understanding wildfire risks in our area
• Developing evacuation plans
• Creating defensible space around our homes

We'll also have discussions with Rist Canyon Volunteer firefighters, and opportunities to ask questions and share experiences.

Plus, to keep our energy up and foster community spirit, refreshments will be provided!

Whether you're a longtime resident or new to the area, your presence and participation are invaluable as we work together to safeguard our community.

Please mark your calendars and spread the word! Let's make sure we're all prepared for whatever this wildfire season brings.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Best regards,

Mark Neuroth Fire Chief

The regular meeting of the RCVFD Board is at 6 pm Wednesday, April 17, at Fire Station 1, 11835 Rist Canyon Road. All Rist Canyon area residents are welcome to attend. If you would like a copy of the agenda before the meeting, please email your name, email address, and telephone number no later than April 13 to the RCVFD Board Secretary at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please put "RCVFD Meeting Agenda" in the subject line. Your copy of the agenda will arrive 1-2 days before the scheduled meeting.

As the Grants Chair at RCVFD, I'm dedicated to keeping you informed about valuable grant opportunities.

The Colorado Department of Fire Protection and Control (DFPC) is sponsoring an essential grant opportunity aimed at helping homeowners protect their properties from wildfire risks. Established by the Colorado Legislature in 2023, the "Colorado Wildfire Resilient Homes Grant 2024" (CWRH) offers small grants to aid homeowners in fortifying their residences against potential wildfire ignition.

The application period for this grant program runs from March 4th to April 15th. Eligible projects include roof replacement, upgrading vinyl gutters to aluminum, installing leaf guards, meshing attic/soft vents, replacing combustible siding and fencing, upgrading single-pane windows to double or triple-pane, and more!

To qualify, simply sign up for a FREE Home Ignition Zone Assessment (HIZ) offered by our Wildfire Partners Program at the Larimer County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services. Raina Eshleman, the program coordinator, can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule your assessment. Once completed, attach the HIZ survey along with your one-page grant application. It's that simple!

For further details and to access the grant application, visit the DFPC website.
Although the CWRH grant recurs annually, it's crucial not to overlook the opportunity to register for a complimentary Home Ignition Zone Assessment (HIZ). Even if you miss this year's grant deadline, securing an HIZ is a valuable resource to have at your disposal.

Jocelyn Wolf, FFT2, EMT, Grants Chair
Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department (RCVFD)
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970-581-WOLF (9653)

Seems UPS was in a hurry on Thursday and dropped a package for Aspen Leaf Lane in someone else's tub along the way! Their confirmation picture showed a tub that was not ours! But had a bunch of other packages. If anyone has found it could you please let us know!

Thanks!

DeAnn K Myers
970-484-0163
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