STEVE BARGAS, CHIEF
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STEVE BARGAS, CHIEF
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FOURTH OF JULY
The fourth of July is strictly an American tradition. This is the day known to one and all as the day set aside to celebrate our status as an independent nation. Traditionally this holiday is celebrated with a fireworks display. The fireworks for the Como Fireworks Display on the 4th. of July are paid for by the Como Civic Association (CCA) using donations from the public and monies earned through work projects like the dinner provided in the CCA building in Como on the 4th. of July. (Really good food! and entertainment!) The CCA is made up of businesses and individuals from the surrounding area. There is no reason why the CCA should have to bear the cost of providing the fireworks for all of us by itself. If you have not contributed to the fund for next years fireworks, please do so now. Your support will help insure a spectacular 4th. of July display each and every year. Send Contributions To: Como Civic Association P.O. Box 402 Como, CO 80432 Once the CCA has purchased the fireworks for the display, the JCFPD takes charge of picking up the fireworks, setting up the various charges, lighting the fireworks during the display and making sure there are no fires started by the display. Volunteers from JCFPD took special classes in order to be qualified to handle these potentially dangerous devices. So, while you are enjoying the holiday with your family, many volunteers from JCFPD are working hard to see to it that you and your family enjoy a traditional fireworks display. In July, in the Jefferson-Como Fire Protection District, dryness and wildfire hazards complicate matters considerably. When conditions allow, the volunteers of JCFPD work diligently to see to it that the District enjoys a safe and spectacular holiday fireworks display. The display for 2005 pictured below was the best one yet according to many of the people who enjoyed the show.. If you have a photo that you have taken in Como on the 4th of July or of work performed by JCFPD relating to the 4th. of July that you would like to see posted on this page, follow this link for instructions. How To Submit An Image For Consideration This page is presented in black to let you view the fireworks much as we saw them. This is a huge page with many photos, so it will load slowly.
Setting up the fireworks.
Photos by Doc McKayİ2005 The first job is to unload the truck and pick safe locations for all of the fireworks.
Photos by Doc McKayİ2005 Once the plan is made and the fireworks distributed, the shovels come out and the work begins.
Photos by Doc McKayİ2005 The object is to dig holes. ( Lots of holes. large ones, deep ones, holes many holes. ) It is hot digging in the sun in July. You have to appreciate the tenacity of the volunteers.
Photos by Doc McKayİ2005 These are some of the workers who contributed to the effort. Ken Coffey, Jim Linn.
Photos by Doc McKayİ2005 Still digging.
Photos by Doc McKayİ2005 Yes, he is actually in one of the holes. Hopefully the truck is empty. Everyone is ready for a little rest before lighting off the display and maintaining equipment and men at the ready during the display. Did I mention the "Ready Crew" in case an emergency call comes in during the fireworks? That is important too! These volunteers have to be prepared to deal with any eventuality at all times. Let's take a walk around Como while we are waiting for darkness to send us back to work.
Photos by Liz McKayİ2005 This photo shows Station 2 in Como, the meeting place for volunteers and emergency personnel during the day of July 4th.
Photos by Liz McKayİ2005 A crowd gathers to watch one of the activities during the day.
Photos by Liz McKayİ2005 The Park County Water Preservation Coalition Booth is ably manned by: (L to R) Gary Minke, Bob Einarsen, Jim Gardner, Linda James, Joy Minke, and Nancy Einarsen These are the primary people who kept our water from being pumped to Aurora. They all worked tirelessly to keep our water from being taken. Everyone in South Park owes all of them a large debt of gratitude. The booth is selling blue bird houses made by Bob Einarsen and cookies baked by Joy Minke and Nancy Einarsen to raise money to pay the debt to the attorneys incurred during the fight.
Photos by Liz McKayİ2005 Doc McKay and Jim Gardner stand in the Park County Water Preservation Coalition Booth.
Photos by Liz McKayİ2005 A remnant of the past decorates a Como property.
Photos by Liz McKayİ2005 JCFPD has a great deal of equipment at the ready throughout the day.
Photos by Liz McKayİ2005 Lots of people dropped by the Station during the course of the day.
Photos by Liz McKayİ2005 A view of one street showing booths on one side and the Como Mercantile on the other side. After a break for hot dog, chips and a drink it was time to wait for dark and the fireworks. As dark is descending, it is time for one last check to make sure everything is in order.
Photos by Liz McKayİ2005 Volunteers check for any potential problems with the set up.
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Photos by Liz McKayİ2005 Trucks are brought around and positioned for use if the need arises. Now it is time for the show.
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