Some Exciting News!

By admin Published January 31, 2023

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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 allow them to interact with Carbondale Fire on a deeper level. We look forward to this new chapter for our community!

Spanish Newsletter
Our newsletter is now better than ever! Not only can you sign up for the latest news and updates sent directly to your inbox, but you can now view them in Spanish as well. With both English and Spanish options available, our newsletter is made to be easy to read and accessible for all readers. Keep up with the latest news from Carbondale Fire with just a few clicks–subscribe today!

Contact Us if You Have Any Questions
We understand that you may have questions or need more information, so we’re here to help. If you require assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us – we’ll be more than happy to provide the necessary information. Our non-emergency number is 970-963-2491 or you can email us at office@carbondalefire.org . In the event of an emergency, please call 911.

Thanks for Being a Part of Our Community
It is always a pleasure to welcome new members to our community. We sincerely appreciate your commitment in joining us and we promise that in return for your dedication, you will find an incredibly helpful, nurturing and inviting atmosphere. Thank you for being part of our Carbondale Fire family!

Website Accessibility Statement

Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at 9709632491

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at 9709632491.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.