Newsroom

Welcome to the Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District’s newsroom. This page includes current and archived news releases and other helpful background information about the department.

To reach the department’s Public Information Officer, call the main number: 719-495-4300;

Effective 12/7/22 Black Forest Fire Rescue enters Stage 1 Burn Restrictions

Stage I Fire Restrictions in Place for Unincorporated El Paso County

Public Notice for Change of December Board Meeting

Budget Hearing Notice 2023

Public Notice - Change of Date for October Board Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District, of the County of El Paso, State of Colorado, will change the date of the October 2022 meeting to October 12, 2022, at Fire Station One, 11445 Teachout Road, Colorado Springs, CO, 80908, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

May contain: person, human, truck, vehicle, transportation, and fire truck

Black Forest Fire Rescue Takes Possession of New Engine

We are excited to announce that on August 12th, Black Forest Fire Rescue took possession of a new 2022 Pierce Engine.

2022 Draft Budget

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET HEARING

Vegetation Management and Burning Information

Vegetation management burning is defined as a fire that is intentionally used for grassland or forest management, including vegetative, habitat or fuel management. This includes the burning of clean, dry yard waste (vegetative material).