Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control

NOW HIRING! ✈️ DFPC Firefighter VI: Unit Chief of Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) Application Deadline: 4/15/2026, 5:00 PM Mountain 🌟 TAKE COMMAND OF THE SKIES! 🌟 This is your chance to join the elite leadership rank of DFPC! We are seeking a Unit Chief to lead our high-tech MMA operations at Centennial Airport. 🏔️ ✈️ YOUR MISSION: •Lead the team responsible for fire detection, mapping, and surveillance. •Oversee the state-of-the-art Pilatus PC-12 aviation fleet. •Provide mission-critical intelligence to firefighters across the state. THE NUMBERS: 💰 $93,636 - $112,380 Annually. 🏥 Includes full Colorado State Benefits & PERA. 🏠 Eligibility: Open to Colorado Residents Only. QUALIFICATIONS: ✅ 9 years of fire management experience. ✅ 2 years of aviation-based IAA program experience. Become a part of the team that protects Colorado's landscapes from the ground and from the sky. Your mission begins here! ✈️🌲🔥 ➡️ Apply today: governmentjobs.com/careers/colora… #dfpcfire #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter #aviation #jobs

DFPC Fire Environment / Weather Brief Week of 3/23/2025 Link to pdf of the most recent brief: bit.ly/DFPCFireEnvWea… Refer to the DFPC Intelligence Dashboard for in-depth fire environment and wildfire incident status tools: bit.ly/DFPCWildlandFi… #dfpc #dfpcfire #FireYear2026 #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter 🚩#RedFlagWarning🚩

NOW HIRING! 🚁 DFPC Firefighter (Temporary Aide) - Helitack Crewmember 🚁 Application Deadline: 3/30/26, 5:00 PM Mountain 🌟 PROTECT COLORADO FROM THE SKIES! 🌟 This is your chance to join an elite rank of firefighting professionals! While our crew is based in Montrose, our mission is STATEWIDE. 🏔️🚁 🚁 YOUR MISSION: - Perform fire suppression & incident response across Colorado. - Execute mitigation, fuels treatment, & resource management projects. - Stay mission-ready for statewide deployments. THE NUMBERS: 💰 $21.00 - $25.00/hour (Eligible for OT!) 📅 March - November 2026 Season 🔥 Required: NWCG FFT2 Qualification Become a part of the team that protects Colorado's landscapes from the ground and from the sky. Your mission begins here! 🚁🌲🔥 ➡️ Apply today: governmentjobs.com/careers/colora… #dfpcfire #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter #aviation #jobs

🧑‍🚒Calling all Colorado fire service personnel! Level up your career at our Spring Fire School & NFA Weekend in Loveland, May 1-8. Training covers hazmat, leadership, and more! Secure your spot now and book your hotel by April 15 for a special rate. REGISTER TODAY: bit.ly/SpringFireScho… #FirefighterTraining #DFPC #FireSchool #PublicSafety #COFireService #ProfessionalDevelopment @usfire

DFPC Fire Environment / Weather Brief Week of 3/19/2025 Link to pdf of the most recent brief (note updated link): bit.ly/DFPCFireEnvWea… Refer to the DFPC Intelligence Dashboard for in-depth fire environment and wildfire incident status tools (note updated link): bit.ly/DFPCWildlandFi…

🚨 NEW TRAINING: The Rural Firefighter Essentials Course is coming to Trinidad, Pleasant View and Loveland! Master the fundamentals of fire attack, water supply, scene safety and more. Free and limited to 24 spots per date! See flyer for details. Register at bit.ly/RuralFirefight…. #ColoradoFire #RuralFirefighting #FirefighterTraining #DFPC

Public Notice Media Contacts: Colorado Parks and Wildlife: Rachael Gonzales (970) 773-8587 DFPC Wildland Fire Management Section: Tracy LeClair (970) 841-9230 Prescribed Burning Planned for the Lake John State Wildlife Area Walden, CO - Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in cooperation with the Division of Fire Prevention and Control, is planning to conduct prescribed burn operations at the Lake John State Wildlife Area near the Town of Walden. Burning operations will take place this spring as weather conditions allow, with the goal of improving wildlife habitat and reducing hazardous fuels. Prescribed burning will be conducted under specific guidelines, which include having acceptable weather forecasts and fuel conditions that meet guidelines for safe and effective burning and adequate smoke dispersal. Colorado Parks and Wildlife works closely with other agencies, such as the Colorado Air Pollution Control Division, Division of Fire Prevention and Control, and local authorities in developing and implementing prescribed burns. Burning may continue periodically throughout the Spring as weather and fuel conditions are in prescription. For additional information, contact Tracy LeClair at (970) 841-9230. Prescribed fire smoke may affect your health. For more information, visit colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/…. @CPW_NW

DFPC Fire Environment / Weather Brief Week of 3/16/2025 Link to pdf of the most recent brief (note updated link): bit.ly/DFPCFireEnvWea… Refer to the DFPC Intelligence Dashboard for in-depth fire environment and wildfire incident status tools (note updated link): bit.ly/DFPCWildlandFi… #dfpc #dfpcfire #FireYear2026 #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter #HighWindWarning #FireWeatherWatch #cowx

Public Notice Media Contacts: Colorado Parks and Wildlife: Rachael Gonzales (970) 773-8587 DFPC Wildland Fire Management Section: Tracy LeClair (970) 841-9230 Prescribed Burning Planned for the Garfield Creek State Wildlife Area The Colorado Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the Division of Fire Prevention and Control, is planning to conduct prescribed burn operations at the Garfield Creek State Wildlife Area near the Towns of Silt and New Castle this Spring. Burning operations will occur as weather conditions allow. This will be a broadcast burn targeting irrigation ditches. Prescribed burning will be conducted under specific guidelines which include having acceptable weather forecasts and fuel conditions that meet guidelines for safe and effective burning and adequate smoke dispersal. The Department of Natural Resources works closely with other agencies, such as the Colorado Air Pollution Control Division, Division of Fire Prevention and Control, and local authorities in developing and implementing prescribed burns. Burning may continue periodically at Garfield Creek State Wildlife Area through the Spring as weather and fuel conditions are in prescription. For additional information, contact Tracy LeClair at (970) 841-9230. Prescribed fire smoke may affect your health. For more information see colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/….

DFPC Fire Environment / Weather Brief Week of 3/11/2025 Link to pdf of the most recent brief (note updated link): bit.ly/DFPCFireEnvWea… Refer to the DFPC Intelligence Dashboard for in-depth fire environment and wildfire incident status tools (note updated link): bit.ly/DFPCWildlandFi… #dfpc #dfpcfire #FireYear2026 #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter 🚩#RedFlagWarning🚩 #FireWeatherWarning #FireWeatherWatch #cowx

We are closely monitoring and preparing for severe weather, including strong wind, in Colorado forecast to start Thursday, Mar. 12 in Jefferson, Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer, and Weld counties. Wildfire risk is expected to increase, and strong winds heighten risk of damage to our power lines and may result in outages. We encourage you to prepare for potential outages now, especially if you use medical equipment that requires electricity. To learn more about the evolving situation, visit xcelener.gy/4ljJl8I

DFPC Fire Environment / Weather Brief Week of 3/9/2025 Link to pdf of the most recent brief (note updated link): bit.ly/DFPCFireEnvWea… Refer to the DFPC Intelligence Dashboard for in-depth fire environment and wildfire incident status tools (note updated link): bit.ly/DFPCWildlandFi… #dfpc #dfpcfire #FireYear2026 #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter 🚩#RedFlagWarning🚩

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DFPC Fire Environment / Weather Brief Week of 3/2/2025 Link to pdf of the most recent brief (note updated link): bit.ly/DFPCFireEnvWea… Refer to the DFPC Intelligence Dashboard for in-depth fire environment and wildfire incident status tools (note updated link): bit.ly/DFPCWildlandFi… #dfpc #dfpcfire #FireYear2026 #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter 🚩#RedFlagWarning🚩

Bluebell Fire Update - 2:53pm Firefighters continue working to contain the fire while command continues to assess the weather and wind conditions for targeted attack. At this time, the fire is mapped at around 1.5 acres (this more updated number comes from the MMA fly over). We have over 100 firefighters on scene and more than 9 assisting agencies. A press briefing will be held at 3:30pm at New Vista High School with Chief Michael Calderazzo.

#BluebellFire update. Follow @boulder_fire for official updates. The DFPC Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) and Type 1 helicopter are assisting. #dfpc #dfpcfire #FireYear2026 #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter #aviation #MMA #Helitack

Fire is now contained, crews will remain on scene to extinguish hot spots. Thanks to the quick response and coordinated efforts of all fire departments, nearby homes were successfully protected.

@ThorntonFire Media staging is located in the parking lot of the car wash at 8411 Huron St. Approach from the north by taking southbound Huron from 88th Avenue. @ThorntonFire

An IPAWS notification has been sent to the impacted area guiding residents to evacuate. We are now directing anyone who went to Water World to relocate to our formal shelter being established at Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Blvd. Resources and assistance are available there. Officers remain at Water World to help direct community members. @ThorntonFire