Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control

🔌🔋 May is National Electrical Safety Month and alongside our partners at the @NFPA, we want to help you stay vigilant and safe. Simple steps like checking your cords and not overloading outlets can prevent dangerous fires. See flyer for more tips and watch a short video from @ESFIdotorg on what to know before buying rechargeable devices — bit.ly/ESFIBatteries. Let’s work together to keep Colorado homes fire-free! #ElectricalSafetyMonth #FireSafety #CommunityRiskReduction

Please be advised that the DFPC Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) will be conducting mission currency flight training tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13th, 2026. The SEATs will make one or two water drops each near Coffin Top Mountain, west of the town of Lyons, starting at approximately 11 am. The public can expect to see aircraft activity in the area, as weather permits. This is a planned training to maintain pilot skills required for specialized firefighting operations; there is no active fire in the area. #dfpc #dfpcfire #FireYear2026 #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter #aviation @BldrCOSheriff

NOW HIRING! 📡 DFPC Firefighter V: Fire Intelligence Coordinator 📡 Application Deadline: 5/27/2026, 5:00 PM Mountain 🌟 SEEKING MASTER OF THE FIRE ENVIRONMENT! 🌟 This is your chance to join an elite rank of firefighting professionals! We are seeking a Fire Intelligence Coordinator to lead statewide situational awareness. 🗺️✈️ 🔥 THE MISSION: •Leverage GIS and modeling to predict fire behavior •Support the FireGuard program. •Deliver mission-critical data to fire managers statewide. 💰 THE DEETS: •$84,936 - $101,940 Annually. •Statewide/Hybrid (Minimum 2 days in office). •Residency: Colorado residents only! 🏔️ QUALIFICATIONS: ✅ NWCG FFT2 (Current or Previous). ✅ 8 years GIS/Intelligence data experience (or education equivalent). 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 5/11/2025 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 #FireWeatherWatch

It’s #ArsonAwarenessWeek, and we are celebrating the incredible work of our Fire Investigations Branch! In 2025 alone, our team worked on 200 investigation cases, often with the help of our specialized K9 investigators.🔥🐾 Want to know how we support local agencies? Listen to today’s Fire Talks Podcast to learn about the Fire Investigations Reimbursement Program at bit.ly/AAWFireTalks.🎙️ #ArsonAwareness #PublicSafety #Arson #K9 #FireInvestigations #ArsonPrevention #COArson #FireTalks

It is #BuildingSafetyMonth! This week's @IntlCodeCouncil theme is "Safe Homes, Strong Communities" and we are looking at simple steps you can take to protect your home and families from wildfires. Join us today, Thursday, May 7, for a free online talk at 12 p.m. MST. Our educators will discuss implementation of the new Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC). 📝Register and see full speaker list at bit.ly/BSMCWRC. 🔥Learn more about the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code at bit.ly/CWRC. #BuildingSafetyMonth2026 #ColoradoWildfireResiliencyCode #CWRC #WildfireAwarenessMonth #LiveWildfireReady

DFPC Fire Environment / Weather Brief Week of 5/4/2025 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

International Firefighters Day is observed each year on May 4 to honor firefighters for their service internationally and remember those firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice. DFPC encourages Coloradans to display a bright red or blue porch light at their homes during the month of May to honor firefighters across the state and the nation. You may also hear fire sirens during the annual “Sound Off,” which takes place at noon local time on the first Sunday of every May. Sirens will sound for 30 seconds, followed by a minute of silence in memory of, and respect for, all firefighters who have been lost in the line od duty or passed on before us. The Colorado Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Lakewood lists 172 names of firefighters who have died in the line of duty, both career and volunteer personnel. The memorial recognizes significant tragedies, including the 14 firefighters who died in the 1994 South Canyon Fire. Please join us in sharing your appreciation for the hard work and sacrifices our urban, rural, volunteer, and career firefighters have made to ensure our safety in Colorado. #dfpc #dfpcfire #FireYear2026 #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter #IFFD #iffdmay4 #FirefightersDay #HeroesInAction #InternationalFirefightersDay

#PoitreyCanyonFire update 7am 5/4/26 This will be the final update for the Poitrey Canyon Fire in Las Animas County. Fire management officials reported reaching 100% containment late yesterday. The DFPC Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) successfully guided firefighters to heat sources in close proximity to control lines, and crews made great progress patrolling and mopping up hot spots along the perimeter. DFPC will be working with Las Animas County and the local fire protection district to determine the timing of the transfer of command today. Most resources are being released; however, an engine will remain for at least another day to patrol and monitor before the arrival of a spring storm expected to bring widespread precipitation.

May is Wildfire Awareness Month in Colorado! Thank you to Governor Jared Polis for your continued support in encouraging people who live in the wildland-urban interface (WUI) to take action and mitigate wildfire risk to their lives, homes, and communities. Learning to live with wildfire must be a priority in Colorado, something we practice until living with nature becomes second nature. To protect our everything, we must make the necessary lifestyle changes now: take action, do the work, harden our homes, and adapt to wildfire. Learn more at LiveWildfireReady.org #LiveWildfireReady #dfpc #dfpcfire #FireYear2026 #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter #WildfireAwarenessMonth #NationalWildfireAwarenessMonth

#PoitreyCanyonFire update 8am 5/3/26 Containment has increased to 75%. Crews made great progress yesterday patrolling and mopping up hot spots. Today, firefighters will continue to strengthen and extend containment lines along the west side of the fire to tie in to the containment line to the north. There are currently 25 personnel working on the fire. The fire will be turned over to local control on Monday morning.

What are YOU doing for National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day? Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is a campaign that encourages people and organizations everywhere to come together on a single day to take action to raise awareness and reduce wildfire risks. It is held annually in the United States and Canada on the first Saturday in May. In support of this event, local organizations, government entities, and public safety agencies across the country share helpful tips to help you protect yourself, your family, and your home against the threat of wildland fires. Add your project, or learn more about what you can do to protect your homes and property at: nfpa.org/events/wildfir…. Learn simple things you can do around your home to reduce your risk of wildfire at LiveWildfireReady.org. We can’t do this alone! Do your part and help us share valuable wildfire awareness knowledge and simple ideas to help protect homes, neighborhoods, and entire communities. Become a neighborhood ambassador in your area so we can all #LiveWildfireReady. Learn more at fireadaptedco.org/resources/fac-… #dfpc #dfpcfire #FireYear2026 #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter #WildfireAwarenessMonth #NationalWildfireAwarenessMonth #Firewise #WildfirePrepDay

#PoitreyCanyonFire update 8am 5/2/26 There is no reported change in acreage or percent containment today, but more rain fell over the fire yesterday, limiting fire activity. Fire behavior was minimal and mostly smoldering, with pockets of creeping in drier fuels. Roads in the area were largely impassable, especially early in the day, hampering firefighters’ access to the fireline. Today, the DFPC Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) will be requested to gather intelligence on areas with residual heat, and crews will focus on building depth along containment lines. The number of personnel working on the fire has been reduced to 40, and resources continue to be released. Fire managers are developing a plan to return the fire to local control.

#PoitreyCanyonFire update 8am 5/1/26 The fire remains at 2,113 acres, and containment has increased to 50%. Yesterday, a cold front brought cooler temperatures, significant rainfall, increased relative humidity, and lower wind speeds. Additional precipitation is expected through Friday. Fire behavior was limited to smoldering in areas protected from direct moisture. The number of personnel working on the fire has been reduced to 50, and additional resources will continue to be released over the next few days.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 30, 2026 Tracy LeClair (DFPC) | tracy.leclair@state.co.us | 970-841-9230 Eric Maruyama (Governor’s Office) | Eric.maruyama@state.co.us | (720) 916-2128 Division of Fire Prevention and Control Presents Colorado’s 2026 Wildfire Outlook and Preparedness Plan to Governor Polis Broomfield, CO – Earlier today, the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), along with state and federal partners, presented Colorado’s 2026 Wildfire Preparedness Plan to Governor Jared Polis. DFPC Director Mike Morgan discussed the 2026 wildfire outlook and provided an overview of state resources that are prepared to combat wildfires. “Colorado’s 2026 Preparedness Plan reflects our strong commitment to protecting our communities and forests, including the launch of our Mountain Pine Beetle Outbreak Task Force. We are helping our first responders have the tools needed to keep Coloradans safe, including a strong fleet of firefighting aircraft, dedicated ground suppression resources and engine crews, and real-time detection and fire behavior modeling. With these resources, Colorado is better prepared than ever to protect our communities 365 days a year especially in a challenging and dry year,” said Governor Jared Polis. “The 2026 Wildfire Preparedness Plan reflects the reality that wildfire is no longer a seasonal threat, but a year-round challenge that requires constant vigilance and a holistic strategy,” explained Director Morgan. “By integrating advanced technology like our Multi-Mission Aircraft and the FireGuard program for early detection with aggressive, rapid response, we are prepared to protect Colorado communities regardless of the calendar date. Our focus remains on keeping unwanted fires small and minimizing their impact on lives, property, and our environment through seamless coordination with our local, state, and federal partners.” The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control consists of four sections, each serving Colorado’s fire community in a different capacity. From training firefighters to technological advancements in public safety, and from suppressing wildfires to building code enforcement, DFPC is dedicated to serving and safeguarding the people of Colorado and protecting our property, resources, environment, and quality of life. Link to 2026 Wildfire Preparedness Plan: bit.ly/2026-DFPC-WPP Link to YouTube video of news conference: bit.ly/2026-WPP-Brief…

#PoitreyCanyonFire update 7am 4/30/26 The fire remains at 2,113 acres and 45% containment. Yesterday, cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity were reported across the fire, with the north side receiving precipitation. Fire activity was minimal and limited to interior pockets of unburned fuels. Additional heavier precipitation is predicted Thursday afternoon through Friday morning, which should further reduce fire activity. Fire management officials are working to “right-size” the incident and are releasing unneeded resources, including all aircraft and heavy equipment. There are currently 46 personnel working on the fire. There is no new map since the acreage and percent contained have not changed.

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#PoitreyCanyonFire update 8am 4/29/26 The DFPC Multi Mission Aircraft (MMA) mapped the fire at 2,113 acres late yesterday, with no growth in the last 24 hours. Containment percentage has increased to 45%. A cold front is expected to bring a good change of wetting rain, with 1-1.5 inches predicted. This will help put a damper on fire activity but could create slick roads and hazardous conditions for firefighters working in steep, rocky terrain. There are currently 121 personnel working on the fire.

#PoitreyCanyonFire update 8am 4/28/26 Firefighters achieved 40% containment yesterday, and acreage remains at 2,113 acres. Cooler temperatures and cloud cover in the afternoon tempered fire behavior, which was limited to creeping along areas of unsecured fireline, and isolated torching in interior pockets of unburned fuel. Drier conditions are expected today, with a wind shift in the morning due to a passing cold front. Rugged terrain in canyons mixed with thick vegetation has made suppression efforts in some areas challenging. There are currently 110 personnel working on the fire.

Coloradans from across the state are cordially invited to the CDPS Safety Vehicle Showcase as part of our Sesquisemiquincentennial Celebration (Colorado's 150th Anniversary and America's 250th Anniversary). Join us for an Open House featuring representatives from EVERY CDPS division. Tuesday, May 5 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight Museum (Centennial Airport Location) Blue Sky Hangar and Blue Sky Ramp 13005 Wings Way Englewood, CO 80112 We’re pulling out all the stops! You’ll find historical Colorado State Patrol (CSP) vehicles and current Trooper cars in use, our Division of Fire Prevention & Control (DFPC) Fleet including fire apparatus, a Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) snowcat, and more! We are currently planning on participation from each CDPS division, however, this is heavily dependent upon fire activity and any other emergency events that may arise across the state. RSVP no later than 5 p.m., Friday, May 1. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… You must use a Google account to sign in and RSVP via this form.