1. Get "Reverse 911" emergency info sent to your
cell phone
This important service can alert whole neighborhoods, but it won't find your cell phone unless you
click here to sign up
2. Get text messages or e-mails from BFFR
Go to the free Twitter site to sign up,
then "follow" BlackForestFD
to get messages about local emergencies or safety tips. (This does NOT replace Reverse 911.)
Emergency calls
as of June 30, 2009: 560
2008 total calls: 1,182
2007 total calls: 1,302
2006 total calls: 1,200
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We’re seeking new volunteers to continue our proud tradition of service that began in 1945.
Adults over 18, of any physical ability, can give valuable service as a member of this fire department. Two types of volunteer membership are available:
The Academy is required for both line members and community members. This two-month basic course trains line members on basic ambulance skills, fireground and water supply operations, and how to assist on a vehicle extrication.
Being a volunteer firefighter is a challenge, but you’ll get a lot in return. You’ll help your neighbors in their time of need. You’ll make friendships that last. You’ll discover strengths you don’t yet know you have.
To learn more about volunteering, visit Station One during business hours. We'll be happy to give you the details about membership and training, and show you around your fire station.
The old station, at the corner of Black Forest and Shoup, is still in service. The fire trucks inside must be able to leave at any moment.
If a car is blocking the garage doors, the fire department may have no choice but to have that vehicle towed.
When you see one of our ambulances or fire engines with all its lights on, please pull over to the right as far as you safely can. That simple step helps us quickly get to the people who need help, and keeps us all safer on the road.
Help us to help you! If you ever need an ambulance, one of these simple forms can save time and improve your care.
Our Notice of Privacy Practices describes the procedures our Ambulance Service uses to protect your health information, and explains your legal rights. It's easy to get a copy of Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District’s Notice of Privacy Practices. Click here to learn how
Fireworks are exciting, but using them can pose a big risk to our forest and to your kids. And many forms of fireworks are illegal in our area.
Click the image above to learn more about the risks of fireworks to children, and click here to learn what's legal (and what's not) in El Paso County.
Then make plans to attend one of the excellent professional fireworks displays being offered free in our region.
0800 Thursday, June 25
The Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District and the Wescott Fire Protection District have agreed to begin talks that could eventually lead to some form of consolidation.
Our two districts are next-door neighbors. The Wescott Fire Department serves about 6,500 homes in 20 square miles. Black Forest Fire/Rescue serves approximately 3,500 homes in a 48-square-mile area.
For years, we have fought fires together under an automatic aid agreement. Both boards of directors now want to know whether a closer legal relationship could benefit the citizens of both districts.
After several months of preliminary discussions, subcommittees reported that some form of consolidation might reduce citizens’ tax payments, as well as improve efficiency and flexibility.
But they caution that it’s too early to say whether the best solution would be a full merger, or creation of an umbrella authority to oversee the administration of both fire departments.
We will keep our citizens informed through this web site and the local news media. If you have comments or concerns on this issue, we encourage you to send them to our Board of Directors at: board@bffire.org
Fire is a natural part of the Front Range landscape. As the weather warms up, our fire danger will naturally increase.
So now is the time to get prepared for wildfire. And you don't need a chainsaw for many jobs. You can make real improvements by doing some limbing, thinning, or just some raking.
It's easy to get started, and will make your home look great. Learn more about preparing for wildfire.
Preparing for emergencies is a personal and family responsibility. But it's easier than you think. To learn more, go to the Ready Colorado web site.