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Durango Fire & Rescue Durango Fire & Rescue provides emergency services to the City of Durango and surrounding areas. Please call 911 for emergencies.

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🔥 Love the outdoors? Want to help protect communities in Southwest Colorado?Durango Fire & Rescue is hiring for our 2027...
10/15/2026

🔥 Love the outdoors? Want to help protect communities in Southwest Colorado?

Durango Fire & Rescue is hiring for our 2027 Wildfire Season!
Join our team and work in beautiful Southwest Colorado, gain invaluable experience, and work alongside out interagency partners. Opportunities range from local initial attack to regional and national fire assignments.

We're looking for motivated individuals at every level, from entry-level firefighters to experienced engine and crew bosses.

🌲 Seasonal positions start at $19.64–$27.49/hour (depending on position, experience, and certifications)
Know someone who belongs on a wildland crew? Tag them below and share this post! 👇

📅 Apply by December 22, 2026, at 5 p.m. MDT.
🔗 Apply through our website - https://www.durangofire.org/join-our-team (link in bio too)

🔋 Bet you didn’t know ALL these items have batteries!Your phone is just the beginning. From electric toothbrushes and TV...
10/13/2026

🔋 Bet you didn’t know ALL these items have batteries!

Your phone is just the beginning. From electric toothbrushes and TV remotes to power tools, earbuds, smart watches and more, lithium-ion batteries are hiding in plain sight all around your home.

📖 Flip through our battery scrapbook to see just how many everyday items rely on rechargeable batteries!

A few reminders:
⚡ Charge safely: Use the recommended charger and a hard, stable surface.
🔌 Fully charged? Unplug it! Once your device is fully charged, disconnect it from the charger.
📦 Store safely: Keep batteries and devices away from extreme heat and potential damage.
⚠️ Spot a swollen or damaged battery? Stop using or charging it and contact a battery disposal facility for safe handling instructions.
🔋 Have used batteries to get rid of? Check out local options in Durango, including the Durango Recycling Center, Recla Metals LLLP, and participating retailers such as Home Depot and local auto parts stores.

Always check with each location first to confirm they accept your battery type and are open for drop-off.

Know what’s powered by a battery. Charge smart. Stay safe. 🚒

🚒⚡️ WEEKEND RECAP: Fire Prevention Day! 🐾❤️Sparky made some new friends, fire trucks were explored, safety tips were sha...
10/12/2026

🚒⚡️ WEEKEND RECAP: Fire Prevention Day! 🐾❤️

Sparky made some new friends, fire trucks were explored, safety tips were shared, and our community showed up ready to charge into fire safety! 🔋🔥

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to spend part of their Saturday with us. We loved seeing so many families, connecting with our community, and helping everyone learn how to safely charge, store, and dispose of everyday items that contain lithium-ion batteries.

🙌 Thank you to our amazing sponsors, community partners, and event participants who helped make the day happen. We couldn’t have done it without you!

We hope you had as much fun as we did and left with a few new tricks to help keep your home and family safe. Thanks for making this year’s Fire Prevention Day one to remember, Durango! ❤️🚒

Cooper Fire Protection Services
State Farm Insurance - Wendy Most Agent
La Plata County Sheriff's Office
City of Durango - Government
Durango Police
La Plata Electric Association (LPEA)
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Sparky The Fire Dog
USDA Forest Service - San Juan National Forest
La Plata County Government
La Plata County Office of Emergency Management
Johnson Controls
American Red Cross of Colorado
KRSJ Durango, Your Brand of Country - 100.5fm
RADIO 101 KIQX Durango - 101.3fm

10/09/2026

🚒 A successful training takes a team! 🚑

Thank you to the City of Durango - Government, Durango Airport, our neighboring fire districts, emergency response partners, and all the community volunteers who helped make this full-scale training possible.

Exercises like this give our crews valuable hands-on experience, strengthen communication between agencies, and help us learn how to work together during a large-scale emergency. We learned a lot from participating, and we’re grateful for the time and effort everyone put into making this training a success.

The more we train together, the better prepared we are to serve our community when it matters most. ❤️

Upper Pine River Fire Protection
Los Pinos Fire District
Silverton Medical Rescue
CommonSpirit - Flight for Life
CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital
La Plata County Sheriff's Office
La Plata County Office of Emergency Management
Durango La Plata County Airport Fire Department
Thank you again to everyone who helped make this training a success. If we missed tagging anyone who was involved, please know we appreciate your time and contributions!

Lifesaving skills aren't just for first responders! 🚑⚽️One of our EMS Captains recently visited Durango Soccer Club to t...
10/06/2026

Lifesaving skills aren't just for first responders! 🚑⚽️

One of our EMS Captains recently visited Durango Soccer Club to teach their athletes vital CPR and AED skills. While we hope they never have to use them, knowing what to do when every second counts saves lives.

It is incredibly inspiring to see these young athletes stepping up as leaders to keep their community safe. Thank you for having us out, and best of luck this soccer season! Let’s cheer them on, everyone! ⚽️🚒👏

10/06/2026

🔋 Got dead batteries? Don’t throw them in the trash! 🪫

Save your used household batteries and take them to a local battery recycling or drop-off location.

Before you go, check with the location to make sure they accept your battery type and are open for drop-off.

⚠️ Got a swollen or damaged battery? Do not place it in a collection bucket. Contact the disposal facility for specific handling instructions.

Why does it matter? Batteries can cause fires when they’re thrown in the trash or recycling. They can ignite in garbage trucks, at homes, transfer stations and landfills.

Let’s keep batteries out of the trash and help prevent battery-related fires 🔥🚫

🔥🔋 Charge into Fire Safety with us!We’ll be at Buckley Park on Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our Fire P...
10/03/2026

🔥🔋 Charge into Fire Safety with us!

We’ll be at Buckley Park on Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our Fire Prevention Event!

Stop by while you’re checking out the Main Street Farmers Market and learn how to safely charge and use lithium-ion batteries, chat with your local firefighters, and pick up some fire safety tips along the way.

It’s family-friendly and happening rain or shine. We hope to see you there! 🚒🚑

We’re hiring for two leadership positions at Durango Fire Protection District.As DFPD looks toward the future, these opp...
09/25/2026

We’re hiring for two leadership positions at Durango Fire Protection District.

As DFPD looks toward the future, these opportunities represent both growth and leadership succession within our organization.

🚒 EMS Battalion Chief
Our current EMS Chief is preparing for a well-deserved retirement, creating an opportunity for an experienced leader to step into this position and help lead the future of emergency medical services.

🔥 Division Chief of Emergency Services
As our department is growing and we are preparing to open a new fire station in 2027, we’re looking for an experienced leader to help guide the continued growth of our department. This is a newly created position in our expanding organization.

Both positions offer the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our department, our members, and the communities we serve.

📍 Durango, Colorado
📅 Applications close Friday, October 2, 2026
📋 Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with virtual interviews scheduled accordingly. In-person interviews for candidates moving forward will take place the week of October 12 in Durango.

🔗 View the full job descriptions and apply at durangofire.org/join-our-team (link in bio)

🔥 Fire restrictions are lifted effective 12:01 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 2026.We want to thank our community for your...
09/17/2026

🔥 Fire restrictions are lifted effective 12:01 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 2026.

We want to thank our community for your patience, understanding and vigilance throughout this dry summer. So far, we’ve been doing great (knock on wood!), and we appreciate everyone doing their part to help prevent human-caused wildfires.

The recent rain is a welcome change, but fuel moisture remains critically low, and drought conditions continue. We ask that you continue to use caution with any ignition source through the fall.

The rain will eventually end, and dry conditions will return. Don’t let your guard down.

⚠️ Please check restrictions as you recreate outside the Durango Fire Protection District. Fire restrictions may vary by jurisdiction, so always check local regulations before heading out, especially if you’re visiting National Forests, BLM lands, Tribal lands, or neighboring counties.

🔗 For restrictions from other agencies and jurisdictions, visit the link in our bio.

❤️ Thank you for helping protect our community, firefighters, public lands, national forests, tribal lands, wildlife, and the places we all love to enjoy.

📱 Stay informed by signing up for LPC Alerts and following local agencies for updates. Even if you’re just visiting the area, signing up for LPC Alerts is helpful!

Address

103 Sheppard Drive
Durango, CO
81303

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+19703826000

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