Demographics

Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District covers approximately 52 square miles and provides service to approximately 40,000 friends and neighbors.  Primarily a residential community with some light commercial, the department protects approximately 5,500 structures along with another 1,700 properties with a total assessed value of approximately $3.25 billion.

Black Forest Fire Rescue is a full-time career department comprised of 28 professional Firefighters, an Administrative Officer, an Administrative Assistant, and a part-time Emergency Vehicle Technician. The department provides structural firefighting, wildland firefighting, technical rescue, and EMS transport among many other services.  BFFR is a mutual and automatic aid partner for agencies within El Paso County, Douglas County, and the State of Colorado.

Black Forest Fire Rescue is a strong community partner providing fire mitigation assessments and public education.  The high-visibility address post program assists homeowners in addressing their residence to make it easier to locate them in an emergency.

STATION 1 

Station 1 is our headquarters.

 11445 Teachout Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908

The station was opened in 2003.

Staffing at Station 1 is typically 5 firefighters.

Apparatus at Station 1 include:

• Engine 711 (Type 1, 750 gallons)
• Medic 781 (Ambulance)
• Brush 741 (Type 6)
• Tender 761 (1800 gallons)
• Wildland Type 3
• Reserve Tender
• Reserve Brush
• Reserve Engine
• Command vehicles

STATION 2 

16465 Ridge Run Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80908

The station was opened in 2009.

Staffing at Station 2 is typically 3 firefighters.

Apparatus at Station 2 include:

• Engine 712 (Type 1, 750 gallons)
• Brush 742 (Type 6)
• Medic 782 (Ambulance)

District Map

Click here for Black Forest Fire’s District Map.