Durango Fire & Rescue
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Durango Fire & Rescue provides emergency services to the City of Durango and surrounding areas. Please call 911 for emergencies.
Check out some important links here: https://linktr.ee/DurangoFireRescue
This page is not monitored 24/7.
10/06/2026
Lifesaving skills aren't just for first responders! 🚑⚽️
One of our EMS Captains recently visited Durango Soccer Club to teach their athletes vital CPR and AED skills. While we hope they never have to use them, knowing what to do when every second counts saves lives.
It is incredibly inspiring to see these young athletes stepping up as leaders to keep their community safe. Thank you for having us out, and best of luck this soccer season! Let’s cheer them on, everyone! ⚽️🚒👏
🔋 Got dead batteries? Don’t throw them in the trash! 🪫
Save your used household batteries and take them to a local battery recycling or drop-off location.
Before you go, check with the location to make sure they accept your battery type and are open for drop-off.
⚠️ Got a swollen or damaged battery? Do not place it in a collection bucket. Contact the disposal facility for specific handling instructions.
Why does it matter? Batteries can cause fires when they’re thrown in the trash or recycling. They can ignite in garbage trucks, at homes, transfer stations and landfills.
Let’s keep batteries out of the trash and help prevent battery-related fires 🔥🚫
10/03/2026
🔥🔋 Charge into Fire Safety with us!
We’ll be at Buckley Park on Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our Fire Prevention Event!
Stop by while you’re checking out the Main Street Farmers Market and learn how to safely charge and use lithium-ion batteries, chat with your local firefighters, and pick up some fire safety tips along the way.
It’s family-friendly and happening rain or shine. We hope to see you there! 🚒🚑
09/25/2026
We’re hiring for two leadership positions at Durango Fire Protection District.
As DFPD looks toward the future, these opportunities represent both growth and leadership succession within our organization.
🚒 EMS Battalion Chief
Our current EMS Chief is preparing for a well-deserved retirement, creating an opportunity for an experienced leader to step into this position and help lead the future of emergency medical services.
🔥 Division Chief of Emergency Services
As our department is growing and we are preparing to open a new fire station in 2027, we’re looking for an experienced leader to help guide the continued growth of our department. This is a newly created position in our expanding organization.
Both positions offer the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our department, our members, and the communities we serve.
📍 Durango, Colorado
📅 Applications close Friday, October 2, 2026
📋 Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with virtual interviews scheduled accordingly. In-person interviews for candidates moving forward will take place the week of October 12 in Durango.
🔗 View the full job descriptions and apply at durangofire.org/join-our-team (link in bio)
09/17/2026
🔥 Fire restrictions are lifted effective 12:01 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 2026.
We want to thank our community for your patience, understanding and vigilance throughout this dry summer. So far, we’ve been doing great (knock on wood!), and we appreciate everyone doing their part to help prevent human-caused wildfires.
The recent rain is a welcome change, but fuel moisture remains critically low, and drought conditions continue. We ask that you continue to use caution with any ignition source through the fall.
The rain will eventually end, and dry conditions will return. Don’t let your guard down.
⚠️ Please check restrictions as you recreate outside the Durango Fire Protection District. Fire restrictions may vary by jurisdiction, so always check local regulations before heading out, especially if you’re visiting National Forests, BLM lands, Tribal lands, or neighboring counties.
🔗 For restrictions from other agencies and jurisdictions, visit the link in our bio.
❤️ Thank you for helping protect our community, firefighters, public lands, national forests, tribal lands, wildlife, and the places we all love to enjoy.
📱 Stay informed by signing up for LPC Alerts and following local agencies for updates. Even if you’re just visiting the area, signing up for LPC Alerts is helpful!
09/12/2026
A few moments from yesterday’s 9/11 Sky Steps Memorial Climb in Durango.
Twenty-five years later, we continue to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the firefighters, law enforcement officers, first responders and civilians whose lives were forever changed that day.
Yesterday, people from across our community and partner agencies came together to remember. In the midst of tragedy, 9/11 brought people together in ways we had never seen before. Twenty-five years later, that same spirit of unity is still felt.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, stood with us and took the time to remember.
Never forget.❤️🕊️
Durango Professional Fire Fighters
Durango Emergency Communications Center
Durango Police
La Plata County Sheriff's Office
Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Department
Upper Pine Professional Firefighters
Upper Pine River Fire Protection
Los Pinos Fire District
Fort Lewis College Police Department
Fort Lewis College
Twenty-five years later, we remember.
Some of us remember exactly where we were when the first reports came in. Some of us were not yet born, or were too young to understand what was happening. But no matter when we came to know September 11, its impact became part of our history, our country and the fire service we know today.
We may not have been the ones who answered the calls in New York that morning, but we carry the responsibility to remember those who did.
We remember the 343 firefighters who never came home. We remember the civilians and first responders who lost their lives. We remember the families who were forever changed, and those who continue to live with the lasting effects of that day.
And we remember because the lessons, sacrifices and stories of September 11 continue to shape generations of firefighters.
From New York City to Durango, Colorado, we carry that legacy forward.
25 years later, we remember. We will never forget ♥️🕊️
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08/31/2026
HERMOSA SMOKE REPORT
Smoke and a small fire has been discovered on the ridgetop east of Trimble, likely caused by lightning.
USDA Forest Service - San Juan National Forest crews are on scene and reports that the fire is burning within the Missionary Ridge Fire scar and currently appears to have low spread potential.
Due to the current threat of lightning, firefighters are not being sent in at this time. Fire managers are working on a plan to staff the Freed Canyon Fire in the coming days once weather conditions allow.
📞 Please do not call 911 to report smoke from this fire at this time. Fire crews and dispatchers are aware of the situation and are monitoring the area.
As always, if you are experiencing an unrelated emergency or see an immediate threat to life or property, call 911.
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103 Sheppard Drive
Durango, CO
81303
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| Monday | 8:30am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 4pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4pm |
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