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    Reduce the Risk: Be Wildfire Smart

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    Most people don’t realize that they face serious wildfire danger, but if you live in the foothills, grasslands, or mountains of Colorado, you are at risk. With the lack of snowfall and almost no rain this spring, we should be on high alert for wildfire danger this summer. Durango is…

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    Carbondale Fire District Welcomes New Deputy Chief

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    The Carbondale Fire District recently promoted Allan Ingram to the position of Deputy Chief. It is no surprise that someone of Allan’s stature was promoted to this position as he is a highly respected Paramedic and Firefighter.

    Allan has been with the Carbondale Fire District for 20 years, attracted to…

  • Distracted Drivers: A Danger to All thumbnail

    Distracted Drivers: A Danger to All

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    We live in a fast paced world. There is no doubt about it. We value every second of our time because lets face it – there’s just not enough time in the day. We are becoming extremely good at multi tasking and unfortunately time in the car has become a…

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    Ski Smart. Ski Often.

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    Backcountry Safety & Avalanche Awareness

    The backcountry and avalanche danger is nothing to take lightly and with more people joining the sport every year it is important to be aware of the dangers that could occur. Having the proper knowledge and equipment could be the difference between life and death.…

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    Burn Awareness Month

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    Burn injuries are one of the leading causes of unintentional death in the U.S.

    Four Types of Burns

    • First-Degree burns are identified by pain, redness, minor swelling and an absence of blistering.
    • Second-Degree burns produce a slight thickness of the skin and may include blistering; indicating…

  • Ice and Snow? Take It Slow thumbnail

    Ice and Snow? Take It Slow

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    It’s easy to forget just how dangerous winter driving can be, even for the most experienced driver. Snow and ice demand careful attention and special preparation for your vehicle.

    According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an average of 800 Americans die a year in car wrecks because of…

  • Be Merry and Bright, Not a Statistic thumbnail

    Be Merry and Bright, Not a Statistic

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    In an effort to avoid sounding like Scrooge or the Grinch, we want to share some facts about home holiday fires in order to help you prevent them and keep from becoming a holiday fire statistic.

    The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) reports more than double the number of open-flame fires…

  • Avalanches – Know the Risk and How to Be Prepared thumbnail

    Avalanches - Know the Risk and How to Be Prepared

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    Thousands of avalanches occur each winter in the mountains of Colorado. With the enormous popularity of winter sports in Colorado, this poses a risk to skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, and people traveling in the backcountry. On average 6 people die in avalanches in the state of Colorado every year. Anyone who…

  • Gratitude

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    We are a team made up of 50 volunteers, 19 paid crew and 2 office staff. Together, we cover thousands of acres of privately and publicly owned land including homes, schools, hospitals, historic sites, stores, non-profits, churches, bike paths, river access, highways, county roads and beyond. We have staff and…

  • Winter Weather Can Increase Risks at Home thumbnail

    Winter Weather Can Increase Risks at Home

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    Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous in many ways, to your health, to your safety, and beyond. By simply planning ahead using the list and tips below, you can prevent and be prepared for winter has in store.

    Carbon Monoxide
    Regular maintenance and inspection of gas burning…