Community News

By admin Published May 16, 2018

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 […]

By admin Published April 24, 2018

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 […]

By admin Published March 15, 2018

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 […]

By admin Published February 20, 2018

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 […]

By admin Published January 19, 2018

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 […]

By admin Published December 19, 2017

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 […]

By admin Published November 29, 2017

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 […]

By admin Published November 22, 2017

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, […]

By admin Published November 13, 2017

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 […]

By admin Published November 6, 2017

The local election is just around the corner and your vote for Ballot Issue 4C is critical to Carbondale Fire’s service level. 4C asks you to allow Carbondale Fire to continue funding the costs of […]

By admin Published October 19, 2017

Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District is currently operating using a 1.75 mill levy override in place, that was approved by voters in 2015. The current total operating mill levy for the District is 7.653 mills, which includes […]

By admin Published October 18, 2017

The Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District (CRFPD) is proud to announce that the Fire District recently received an improved rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO). The District has improved its ISO rating to […]

By admin Published October 9, 2017

In the 2004 local election, the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District, received a 20 year bond for capital improvements that was approved by taxpayers in the district. The bonds were refinanced in 2007 to […]

By admin Published October 6, 2017

Carbondale Fire District invites you to come to our Community Open House. It will be a great time with something for the entire family. Enjoy station tours, fire truck rides, lunch with your friends at […]

By admin Published October 3, 2017

Did you know that the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District, answers over 1,200 emergency 911 calls annually? Seems like a lot of fires, right? On average, Carbondale Fire responds to 420 emergency fire calls […]

By admin Published September 13, 2017

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By admin Published May 15, 2017

When an emergency strikes, we know time is of the essence. Our team strives to arrive at the location as quickly as possible, assess the situation, and get to work. However, if your home address […]

By admin Published May 11, 2017

Carbondale, Colo. – At 4:40 p.m. on May 11, 2017, Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District was paged to 858 Garfield Ave., Carbondale, for a report of a structure fire.

By admin Published March 7, 2017

Daylight Saving Time, when we collectively “spring forward,” is not only the time to change clocks, it’s also the perfect opportunity to check the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. This year, […]

By admin Published February 16, 2017

More than 1,000 people suffer non-traumatic cardiac arrest outside hospitals — including about 26 children — each day in the U.S. Only 46% of those get the immediate help that they need before professional help […]