Fire Chief

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Chief Lamansky, began his Fire Service career over 40 years ago. A Denver paramedic from 1982-1990 he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration at the University of Colorado in 1985. From 1990-2010, he was with the Federal Heights Fire Department, north of Denver, where he served as its Captain from 2000-2010. In addition he coordinated the Firefighter Academy at Red Rocks Community College from 1998-2007.

After a brief stint with the Department of Homeland Security, he returned to the fire service as a Firefighter/Paramedic with The Kiowa Fire Protection District in November, 2010. An Elizabeth, CO resident since 2004, Chief Lamansky and his family moved to Kiowa in 2011.

His varied experience, ranging from a fully paid fire department to a half-paid, half-volunteer staff has served him well as he takes on the Chief’s position of a mostly volunteer department. His current Colorado State certifications are Fire Officer II, Paramedic, Fire Instructor I, Hazardous Materials Operations, Public School Inspector and Pumper /Aerial Driver. Other certifications include International Code Council Fire Inspector and American Heart CPR / First Aid Instructor.

Chief Lamansky, who “always wanted to be in Emergency Services ever since I can remember,” knows the passion and dedication needed of firefighters and medical personnel, and carries it to the job every day. His commitment has always been and will continue to be service to the community.

Deputy Chief_________________________________

• Deputy Chief, Aaron C Harris – Firefighter/Paramedic

Deputy Chief Harris has been a paramedic since 2014. He received his paramedic education at the Community College of Aurora in 2013. Chief Harris has worked for Action Care Ambulance in Denver and was at Platte Valley Ambulance in Brighton, CO before coming to the Kiowa Fire Protection District.

Chief Harris graduated from Kiowa High School and entered the United States Coast Guard where he served as a Damage Controlman Third Class from 2002-2007.

Volunteer Staff

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Austin Garza joined Kiowa Fire District in 2014 as a Volunteer Firefighter. Since joining the department he has obtained his Fire Officer 1, Hazmat Operations, State Proctor, CPR Instructor, and S130/190 Certifications. In 2015 he became an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) through the South Metro Fire Authority training program. Every day Lieutenant Garza strives to better himself and his community.

Connor Burke joined the Kiowa Fire District in 2011 serving as an EMT/Firefighter and  Shift lead.  He was promoted to  Lieutenant in 2013. Connor, a life long Elbert County resident, has a family tradition of working in the fire service.  Connor began his service immediately following high school when he became an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).  Connor then proceeded to obtain his Firefighter I and Hazardous Materials Certifications through Red Rocks Community College. Connor is employed full time as a career Firefighter/ Paramedic at South Metro Fire Rescue since 2018.

Full Time Staff:

• • Chief, Gerry Lamansky – Firefighter/Paramedic
  • Deputy Chief, Aaron C Harris – Firefighter/Paramedic
  • Sid Morrison – Lieutenant/FF/Paramedic
  • Alex Burton – FF/EMT
  • Adam Erway – FF/EMT

Volunteers:

• • Trevor Beutner- FF/EMT
  • Connor Burke – Lieutenant/FF/Paramedic
  • Taitum Coors – EMT
  • Ethan Dunlop – FF/EMT
  • Ben Felts -FF/EMT
  • Mariah Felts -FF/EMT
  • Jay Fisher -FF/Paramedic
  • Robert Fuller -FF/Paramedic
  • Austin Garza -Lieutenant/FF/EMT
  • Aaron Lutter-FF/EMT
  • Victor Martinez – FF/EMT
  • Erik Moller -FF/Paramedic
  • Chris Tatreau -FF
  • Tabitha Tatreau -EMT
  • Emma Taylor -FF/EMT
  • Gage Valdez -FF/EMT
  • Zach Vonconnett -FF/EMT
  • Mike Welk -FF/EMT
  • Dustin Wenz -FF/EMT