Tom Aurnhammer's Web Site

Hello, and welcome to my web site. I am currently the Deputy Chief of the Los Pinos Fire Protection District in Ignacio, CO. We are combination department (career & volunteer) located in the scenic "Four Corners" of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah.

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I am a member of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), the Colorado IAAI Chapter, and I am an IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI®). The IAAI consists of approximately 9,000 of the best fire investigation professionals in the world, united by a strong commitment to the suppression of the crime of arson.

Come on in and take a look at fireground and fire apparatus photographs that I have taken over the last 30 years.

The Los Pinos Fire Protection District provides fire suppression and emergency medical services to a 325 square mile area of Southwest Colorado. The Fire District encompasses portions of LaPlata and Archulata Counties, and includes the communities of Oxford, Tiffany, Allison, Arbolies, and the Town of Ignacio. A substantial portion of the District consists of Southern Ute Tribal Lands, Bureau of Land Management property, territory belonging to the U.S. Forest Service, Division of Wildlife areas, and land owned by the State of Colorado.

I am a Contract Instructor for the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD. Through its courses and programs, the National Fire Academy works to enhance the ability of fire and emergency services and allied professionals to deal more effectively with fire and related emergencies. I also serve on the Board of Directors for the National Fire Academy Alumni Association.