Community News

By admin Published March 20, 2023

It can be easy to forget about the importance of first aid until you’re faced with a situation where you need it. Basic first aid is a vital skill that can save lives or help […]

By admin Published March 2, 2023

Everyone loves a nice, cozy fire. Remember that fire can be very dangerous and needs to be controlled to properly enjoy it! There are a few important safety tips you should follow if you want […]

By admin Published January 31, 2023

After months of hard work, we are thrilled to share the news that our website is now accessible in Spanish! This has been a long-sought feature for many of our users and is sure to […]

By admin Published December 20, 2022

As the snow begins to fall and the temperatures drop, it’s important to take some extra safety precautions. Whether you’re heading out for a day of fun in the snow or just dealing with everyday […]

By admin Published December 12, 2022

Santa is back again in his jolly decorated fire truck   You can see Santa and his crew on County Road 109 and Cavern Springs Mobile Home Park on Friday, December 16, and in the […]

By admin Published July 25, 2022

We’re no strangers to wildfire in Colorado and it’s become a growing concern for many residents of the Roaring Fork Valley after multiple summers of destructive wildfires. We’ve talked about how you can best prepare […]

By admin Published June 28, 2022

Here is our bilingual community wildfire meeting from May 19, 2022.

By admin Published June 28, 2022

Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District invites you to join us at our Training Building Grand Opening on Saturday, June 11th from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. This event is free and open to the […]

By admin Published June 28, 2022

For many of us who live in Colorado, we love to adventure outdoors throughout the year and many of us long for those glorious summer days outside doing our favorite things. With so many activities […]

By Jenny Cutright Published May 25, 2022

Here is our bilingual community wildfire meeting from May 19, 2022. 

By admin Published May 4, 2022

It’s Wildfire Preparedness Month, which lasts throughout the month of May. As many of us know, the last few years our state has experienced devastating wildfires that have resulted in incomprehensible loss. Did you know? […]

By admin Published March 16, 2022

(Información Seguida En Español) The History of the 9-1-1 System The first 9-1-1 call in the United States was made in 1968 in Alabama. In October 1999, the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act required […]

By admin Published February 23, 2022

We encourage everyone to learn CPR and know what to do if you are in a situation where someone is in need of help. While we recommend taking a proper training course (especially if you […]

By admin Published January 18, 2022

In Colorado’s majestic Rocky Mountains, the allure is there for most residents to be active and get outside in the winter. Part of that allure draws folks into recreating in the backcountry, especially as the […]

By admin Published December 14, 2021

Happy holidays from Carbondale Fire! With the festivities around the corner, we want to make sure that you are prepped and ready to enjoy your time with family and friends. Here are some of our […]

By admin Published December 10, 2021

(En español a continuación) Santa is back again in his jolly decorated fire truck You can see Santa and his crew on County Road 109 and Cavern Springs Mobile Home Park on Friday, December 17, […]

By admin Published November 12, 2021

Did you know that Thanksgiving Day is one of the year’s biggest days for fires? For a day that is traditionally spent in the kitchen cooking up food for family and friends, trying out new […]

By admin Published October 18, 2021

It’s that time of year again – Halloween! While you’re in the midst of decorating your home, buying bulk candy to hand out, and getting those costumes together don’t forget to keep your safety (and […]

By admin Published September 16, 2021

Fall is quickly approaching this year as we are waking up to cooler temperatures and noticing the leaves changing colors on the trees around us. Just as we are preparing for the change of seasons, […]

By admin Published August 11, 2021

With the end of summer drawing near and classes starting back up at our local schools, we thought it would be a great time to talk about back-to-school safety measures. It’s a great time of […]