LeydenReady Field Team

Neighbors helping neighbors before, during, and after emergencies.
The LeydenReady Field Team is a group of residents who support emergency preparedness, home hardening, and defensible space across our neighborhood. The work is volunteer-based, community focused and flexible—designed so people can participate at a level that fits their time, skills, and comfort.

Why A Field Team?

During emergencies and high-risk events—such as wildfires, severe weather, or extended power outages—neighbors are often the first line of support. The Field Team helps strengthen those connections before something happens.

Our goal is not replacing first responders or enforcement. It’s preparation, communication, and coordination—working alongside residents, HOAs, and local partners like Arvada Fire and Jefferson County.

Efficiency When Minutes Count

Communities that prepare in advance evacuate more quickly and with less stress. When residents know what to take, where to go, and who may need help, critical moments become coordinated action instead of confusion.

Year-Round Readiness, Safer Outcomes

Wildfire readiness is a year-round effort. Defensible space, go bags, and evacuation plans—combined with neighborhood drills—lead to safer homes, quicker responses, and stronger community confidence long before a threat appears.

The Bottom Line

LeydenReady’s neighborhood-based approach supports calm, coordinated action, clear communication, and neighbor-to-neighbor support—especially for those who may need extra help. Together, we make preparedness a shared success.

What the Field Team does

Field Team activities are practical and straightforward. Examples include:

  • Sharing preparedness checklists and seasonal guidance

  • Helping neighbors understand home hardening and defensible space basics

  • Supporting community mitigation days (light outdoor work only)

  • Helping residents sign up for local alerts and resources

  • Serving as a point of contact on your block or within your village

  • Checking in on neighbors during major incidents when appropriate

No emergency response, no firefighting, no medical care.

Who should join?

The Field Team is for residents who:

  • Want to help their neighborhood be better prepared

  • Prefer clear, defined roles with reasonable expectations

  • May only have a small amount of time to contribute

  • Care about community, safety, and communication

No prior experience is required.

Roles (choose what fits)

You don’t have to do everything. Most volunteers choose one role.

Block Captain (light, local involvement)

  • Serve as a point of contact for a small group of nearby homes

  • Share information and resources

  • Help identify neighbors who may want extra support

Field Team Volunteer

  • Help with mitigation days or preparedness activities

  • Assist with outreach or logistics

  • Support short, well-defined tasks

Village or Area Coordinator

  • Help organize Block Captains

  • Coordinate with LeydenReady leadership

  • Support communication across a larger area

You can always change roles later.

For residents who want information or future support

You do not need to join the Field Team to stay informed.

If you’re a resident who wants:

  • Preparedness updates

  • Information on defensible space or home hardening

  • Invitations to community work days

  • Optional check-in support during major events

You can sign up here:

👉 [Resident Sign-Up / Stay Informed]

How it works

  1. You sign up using one of the forms below

  2. A LeydenReady volunteer follows up

  3. You choose how (and how much) you want to participate

There is no long-term obligation.

Important notes

  • Field Team activities are volunteer-based and non-emergency

  • LeydenReady does not replace professional emergency services

  • Participation is always optional and flexible

Ready to take the next step?


FAQ

Do I need emergency experience?
No. We provide simple training and pair you with neighbors.

How often are drills?
Quarterly, plus brief refreshers at community events.

What if I’m out of town?
No problem—roles have backups. Others on the LeydenReady team will help.