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Serving the Fort Collins, Timnath, LaPorte and Bellvue areas.
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10/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to visit us during the open house at Fire Station 3 last weekend, but don’t worry if you missed it.

We open the bay doors every October for the annual open house to celebrate Fire Prevention Month.

Firefighters get the chance to show the community the house, give engine tours, and teach people about fire prevention.

UCHealth joined and taught people about car seat safety of gave tours of the ambulance.

Thanks to a partnership with Walgreens 55 vaccinations were given to the community.

⚡USE YOUR CHARGING SUPERPOWERS

These six tips will help you safely charge phones, tablets, and other devices.

1. Cheap charger? Don't chance it. Use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the company that made it.

2. Soft surface? Hard pass. Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or bare floor.

3. Fully charged? Time to unplug. Unplug your device when it is fully charged.

4. For tools and rides, charge outside. Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging.

5. Feels hot? Stop using it. Stop using your device if it feels very hot, starts to swell, smells strange, leaks, smokes, or makes popping or hissing sounds.

6. On a flight? Keep it in sight. When on a plane, keep devices where you can see them while charging. Do not charge e-cigarettes or vapes on the plane. Tell a flight attendant if you notice a problem with your device.

10/13/2026

🔥 FIRE SAFETY STARTS AT HOME.

How prepared is your home for wildfire? Join us this Wednesday at Poudre Fire Authority at Station 7 in LaPorte to learn simple ways to reduce wildfire risk around your property, meet your local firefighters and learn more about Xcel Energy’s underground project. Many thanks to Xcel Energy for their support!

📅 October 14 | 4–6 p.m.
📍 PFA Station 7

Plus, Laporte and Bellvue residents can register on site for FREE chipping services on a first-come, first-served basis.

🌲 Free chipping registration
💉 On-site immunization clinic
🍕 FREE Laporte pizza
🥧 Me Oh My pie
👨‍🚒 Meet your local firefighters

10/12/2026

The eastbound lanes of Mulberry St. are blocked at the intersection of Peterson St. after a 20 ft. trailer tipped over.

The Tower 1 crew used a lift to untangle the pull chains, and remove the trailer from the hitch and release tension.

Crews remain on scene to block lanes and create a safe working area for the tow.

There are no injuries reported.

10/09/2026

This morning, just before 4:30 A. M., Poudre Fire Authority (P.F.A) received reports of a structure fire in the 2000 block of Joseph Allen Dr.

Engine 10 was the first arriving P.F.A. Unit and reported a working fire against the building in a patio area. Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) officers were already on scene attacking the fire with extinguishers and helping residents to safely evacuate. Tower 1 and Battalion Chief 2 arrived shortly after. Engine 10 pulled a fire attack line and quickly knocked down the fire. Residents were able to return to the building just after 5 A.M. The cause is still under investigation.

10/07/2026

AEDs save lives, but only if you can find one in an emergency. 🚑

Help us locate and register AEDs this October (Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month). You could help save a life ... and win $500!

Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) has 769 registered AEDs in our community, and we know there are others out there, so we need your help!

FC911 dispatchers can direct a caller directly to the nearest AED in those first crucial minutes of sudden cardiac arrest IF the AED is registered. There have been 25 CPR-Needed Incidents in our area in the last 30 days, so registering more AEDs is a powerful chance to help save a life.

HOW TO ENTER TO WIN
1. See an AED
2. Look to see if it is registered on the NEAR (National Emergency AED + Resource) app
3. Register the AED directly through the app or on AED.new in October

Good luck and we hope you win!

10/03/2026

🌲 FREE CHIPPING FOR LAPORTE & BELLVUE RESIDENTS! 🌲

Want to reduce wildfire risk around your home? Poudre Fire Authority is offering FREE chipping services to Laporte and Bellvue residents as part of our October 14 Fire Safety Event at Station 7. Many thanks to Xcel Energy for their support!

10/01/2026

🔥 October is Fire Prevention Month, and we’re opening the bay doors! 🚒

We talk about fire safety all year long but in October we turn up the volume. Firefighters and educators will be visiting classrooms, hanging banners at fire stations, and sharing tips.

🔋Charge into Fire Safety with us by following these six tips to charge electronics and prevent fires.
1. Cheap charger? Don't chance it.
Use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.
2. Soft surface? Hard pass.
Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or bare floor.
3. Fully charged? Time to unplug.
Unplug your device when it is fully charged.
4. For tools and rides, charge outside.
Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging.
5. Feels hot? Stop using it.
Stop using your device if it feels very hot, starts to swell, smells strange, leaks, smokes, or makes popping or hissing sounds.
6. On a flight? Keep it in sight.
When on a plane, keep devices where you can see them while charging. Do not charge e-cigarettes or vapes on the plane. Tell a flight attendant if you notice a problem with your device.

09/28/2026

Poudre Fire Authority crews responded to a reported fire at a storage facility after a passerby noticed smoke coming from the area.

Engine 10, Engine 5, and Ladder 5 made quick access, located the fire, and worked together to bring it under control and extinguish it.

Thanks to our partners at UCHealth for standing by and supporting the response.

No injuries were reported.

We’re grateful for the community members who speak up when they see something concerning and for the crews and partners who work together to keep our community safe. 🚒

Address

102 Re*****on Street
Fort Collins, CO
80524

Website

http://www.poudre-fire.org/, https://www.poudre-fire.org/joining-pfa/firefighter-employment-opportunities-2597

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