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First Aid Safety Tips: How to Stay Prepared

By admin Published September 18, 2018


If your friend or family member suddenly started choking on something, stopped breathing, or sustained a burn, would you know the proper steps to aid in the situation? Knowing the basics for how to handle […]

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Back to School Fire Safety

By admin Published August 16, 2018


While summer draws to a close and college students are preparing to return to school for the fall semester, it is important to be aware of fire-related emergencies that could occur. The number of these […]

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Our Standard of Cover

By admin Published July 22, 2018


Not many people know what a Standard of Cover is, nor have they had a chance to read the document that the Carbondale Fire District has put together to detail what we do for the […]

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Reduce the Risk: Be Wildfire Smart

By admin Published June 12, 2018


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 […]

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Carbondale Fire District Welcomes New Deputy Chief

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 […]

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Distracted Drivers: A Danger to All

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 […]

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Ski Smart. Ski Often.

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 […]

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Burn Awareness Month

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 […]

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Ice and Snow? Take It Slow

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 […]

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Be Merry and Bright, Not a Statistic

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 […]

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Avalanches – Know the Risk and How to Be Prepared

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 […]

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Gratitude

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, […]

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Winter Weather Can Increase Risks at Home

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 […]

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Your Vote, Our Service

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 […]

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What $55 in Property Taxes Means to Your Local Fire and Ambulance Responders: the November Elections

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 […]

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Lower Property Insurance Rates thanks to Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District

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 […]

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Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District Saving You $30,000 Annually

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 […]

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Open House at Carbondale Fire!

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 […]

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So Much More than a Firefighter

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 […]

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Press Release – Three Structure Fires and a Brush Fire

By admin Published November 11, 2016


UPDATE – 4:49 pm

3 homes were involved in the fire at 6598 Highway 82 (Address Correction). One homes was totally destroyed. The fire at the other two homes have been contained…..

Carbondale, Colo. – At 1:46 p.m. today, Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District was paged to 6578 Highway 82, for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, the firefighters found a home fully engulfed in flames.

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