Larkspur FPD

Larkspur CO -- The Board of Directors of the Larkspur Fire Protection District has named Tim McCawley to be the new Chief of the Department as of 11-27-23. McCawley was previously the Assistant Chief of the Bennett Fire Protection District in Bennett, Colorado.

Traffic Alert! Many traffic lights throughout the county are covered with snow; thankfully, you can see the green light in this one. What do you do when they are all covered. Answer in the comments.

The Larkspur Fire Protection District serves 110 square miles in Douglas County with a combination of full-time, professional firefighters and firefighter/paramedics, supplemented by part-time and volunteer firefighters.

“We appreciate Chief Walden stepping up to serve the employees and the district during our search for a permanent chief,” said Greer.

Larkspur CO -- The Board of Directors of the Larkspur Fire Protection District has named Tim McCawley to be the new Chief of the Department as of 11-27-23. McCawley was previously the Assistant Chief of the Bennett Fire Protection District in Bennett, Colorado.

Poor air quality, particularly across the plains. Showers develop across the high country in the afternoon, persist into the evening. Isolated storms. Near normal high temperatures in the 70s across the plains and 40s to 60s across the high country. #COwx

The Douglas-Elbert County Horse Council is hosting an Emergency Preparedness Clinic this Saturday, April 15th from 9am - 1pm at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.  Please see the attached flyer for details.

#RampartFire_CO update. Crews will continue to build fire line around the perimeter to reach full containment. Expect to see smoke today since heavy fuels are still burning interior. High winds are expected and a red flag warning has been issued. Info: psiccfireinfo.blogspot.com/2023/04/fire-a…

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Strong winds, combined with low afternoon humidity levels and dry conditions will produce Critical Fire Weather conditions across the southeast Colorado Plains on Sunday. Use caution to avoid activities which could start a fire on Sunday. #cowx

Very windy and dry from I-25 eastward across the plains today, with a red flag warning in effect. Be sure to avoid any activities which could spark a fire! #cowx #firewx

We are accepting applications for a full time firefighter/paramedic. Deadline is March 3. Down load the application and see all the requirements at larkspurfire.org

Start your firefighting career and serve your community! Applications are being accepted now for volunteer firefighters. Download the application at larkspurfire.org.

Smoke alarms can save your life!

Happy Thanksgiving! #Thanksgiving2022 🦃

Strong winds will develop tdy, with high fire danger along the I-25 corridor and se plains, where humidity will be low. Snow develops over the mtns tonight, continuing into Thu. The heaviest snow will be over the eastern San Juans, with 1 to 2 feet of snowfall by Thu evening.

larkspurfire.org. Volunteer positions can lead to full or part-time jobs serving your community!

state-administered test to earn a “Firefighter I” certification. Graduation is set for November 14th. If you are interested in starting a career as a volunteer firefighter/EMT, we want to hear from you. Download the application anytime at

A dozen firefighter cadets are about a month away from completing the training needed to become probationary firefighters. Six cadets with Larkspur and six from our neighbors in Palmer Lake will be conducting live fire drills for the next two Saturdays as