WHEAT RIDGE — Services for Wheat Ridge Fire Chief Jim Payne were scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday at Faith Bible Chapel in Arvada.
Payne, who headed the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District for five years, was fatally injured in a fall from a ladder at his home in April. He died Tuesday.
Representatives of more than 25 agencies were expected to attend, with 40 pieces of fire equipment and other fire and police vehicles scheduled to take part in the procession.
The procession — with firetruck No. 2 carrying Payne’s coffin — was to go from Faith Bible Chapel, 6210 Ward Road, to Crown Hill Cemetery and will pass by both of the Wheat Ridge fire stations.
Payne, 53, began his firefighting career at Station No. 2, 10901 W. 38th Ave. Station No. 1, 3880 Upham St., planned to host a public reception after the burial.
Prior to his 14 years of service with Wheat Ridge, Payne worked for Coors Ceramics. He graduated from Arvada High School in 1973. Payne is survived by his wife and children. Ann Schrader, The Denver Post
