Colorado Wildfire Forces Evacuation Of NSPF Headquarters

by Barrett Kilmer June 28, 2012 10:40 AM

NSPF logoThe Waldo Canyon Fire, which started in the hills outside Colorado Springs Saturday and moved into residential areas by Tuesday, has forced the National Swimming Pool Foundation from its headquarters, which are located near the mountains to the west of the city.

According to spokesperson Laurie Batter, the evacuation was orderly, and employees were allowed to enter the building and remove what they needed to continue working.

“The Foundation is operating, and people are working out of a different facility,” Batter said. “They’re productive and able to respond to requests and orders and other needs.”

photo of fire in Colorado SpringsDr. Thomas M. Lachocki, NSPF CEO, said, “It’s an unusual situation, but this is business as usual.” 

 



Barrett Kilmer, has been on the editorial staff of AQUA magazine since 2000. He has a B.A. in English from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and currently lives in Madison, Wisc.

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6/28/2012 7:25:41 PM #

Dear friends and colleagues,

Thank you for all the personal wishes so many folks have sent to me. Our Mayor announced today that 347 of our neighbors in Colorado Springs have lost their homes in these extraordinary fires. A few of our team members and their families have been impacted in big ways. We are so thankful to all those who have reached out to us to make sure we are OK.

The "Waldo Canyon Fire" danger remains north of us into the Air Force Academy and west to Woodland Park. The thousand firefighters who have chosen to leave their homes to save our homes. What an inspiration. A thousand firefighters sounds like a lot. Yet, maybe a thousand people will read this post. Imagine the force for good we could be.

God bless you all. Let's inspire others,

Tom

Tom Lachocki

6/29/2012 8:55:54 AM #

A SPECIAL THANK YOU to all the men & women who give selfless service for the needs of others..  And even more specifically when disaster strikes.

Trish Dayton

6/29/2012 9:45:44 AM #

We are all crushed to know that so many have lost their homes, that a life was lost, and so many peole have been displaced by these extraordinary fires. Our hearts go out to everyone, and we bless the first responders who continue to fight the battle.

Laurie Batter

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