West Routt Fire Protection District

10/15/2026

Tuesday evening, we officially welcomed Firefighter/EMT Cruz Santana to the West Routt Fire Protection District!

After a year of hard work and dedication, Cruz successfully completed his probationary period and was presented with his firefighter badge.

Congratulations, Cruz! We are proud to have you as part of the West Routt team!

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

Emergency Alert!
November 3, 2026: Vote on Ballot Initiative 6A
What's at stake?
• Adequate Emergency Medical Services
• Fire Protection for Hayden & surrounding areas
• Staffing & Retention of firefighters, EMTs & paramedics
• Essential Equipment & Operations
Your vote matters!
Ballot Initiative 6A ensures trained responders have the resources they need.
Will you support your community in case of an emergency?
YES!!!
🚨 Ballot Initiative 6A | November 3, 2026

10/12/2026

09/13/2026

Join us at one of these forums to learn more and ask questions about the upcoming ballot measures!

Community Public Forums: Join the Conversation About Local Ballot Measures!

Community members are invited to a series of public forums offering an opportunity to learn more about upcoming local ballot measures.

To kick things off the Town will explain its current plan to lower property taxes then we will have community leaders come to speak about the following local ballot measures:
• Colorado Mountain College (CMC) Annexation Question
• Hayden School District Mill Levy Increase Request
• West Routt Fire Protection District Mill Levy Increase Request
• Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority Sales Tax Increase Request

Bring your questions to get a better understanding from community leaders and their representatives from the respective entities. Topics will include:
• The Town of Hayden’s Planned Property Reduction
• CMC Annexation Ballot Measure
• Hayden School District Ballot Measure
• West Routt Fire Protection District Fire District Ballot Measure
• Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority Ballot Measure

🗓 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 9:00 AM | Wild Goose Coffee (198 E Lincoln Ave.Hayden, CO 81639)
⏰ 6:00 PM | Hayden Center (495 W Jefferson Ave. Hayden, CO 81639)

🗓 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 1:00 PM | Bloom (117 E Jefferson Ave. Hayden, CO 81639)
⏰ 6:00 PM | Hayden Library (201 E Jefferson Ave. Hayden, CO 81639)

🗓 Tuesday, September 22
⏰ 9:00 AM | Wild Goose Coffee (198 E Lincoln Ave.Hayden, CO 81639)

🗓 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 6:00 PM | Hayden Town Hall (178 W Jefferson Ave. Hayden, CO 81639)

Learn More. Ask Questions. Join the Conversation.

All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend the session that works best for their schedule.

The Town will provide one drink per attendee. Guests are encouraged to arrive up to 30 minutes early to order and get settled.

09/08/2026

Emergency Overnight Outage for Hayden area, September 9th

On August 29th, we had an outage that impacted the Hayden area, and as a result of this outage, we need to have an emergency overnight outage to repair and replace damaged equipment. This outage will begin at 11:59 pm on September 9th and will last until 5:00 am on September 10th.

We have sent email, phone, and text notifications to members who are impacted by this outage.

We strongly encourage all members to take appropriate steps to prepare for the outage. In particular, if you or someone in your household relies on electrically powered medical equipment, it is critical to make alternative arrangements in advance. Please ensure that backup power sources are available or that you have access to facilities with electricity during the outage. If you need assistance identifying local resources or have questions about medical needs, please contact us as soon as possible.

Additional preparation tips:
• Fully charge mobile phones and backup batteries.
• Have flashlights and fresh batteries on hand.
• Avoid opening refrigerators and freezers to keep food cold.
• Unplug sensitive electronics to protect them from power surges when service is restored.

If there are any tenants and/or lessees on the property, please inform them of our plans. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 970-879-1160. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to make these necessary repairs.

08/30/2026

August 30, 13:00 Update:
There are two separate fires, both less than 5 acres, adjacent to each other. One fire is named the Mill Creek 4 Fire and the other is the 8-80 Fire. Both are staffed and suppression efforts are taking place.

Mill Creek 4 Fire Update

The Mill Creek 4 Fire started yesterday afternoon just south of the forest boundary north of the West Routt Fire Protection District. The fire is burning in thick pine timber.

Although the fire is outside our district boundaries, West Routt Fire personnel remain involved and are currently managing the incident in coordination with other agencies on scene.

Crews worked to find access to the fire yesterday until lightning and rain made conditions unsafe and operations were ended early for firefighter safety. The fire is in a remote area with limited and difficult access. Crews are continuing to assess and manage the incident today.

West Routt Fire continues to maintain adequate staffing and emergency response coverage within our district while personnel are assigned to the fire. Our ability to respond to emergencies in our community remains in place.

We’ll share additional updates as information becomes available.

A quick reminder: If you see a new fire or have an emergency, please call 911 rather than the fire station directly. Calling 911 gets the information to dispatch and responding crews as quickly as possible.

(Photo courtesy of Emy Keeling)

07/01/2026

🇺🇸 The Hayden Police Department is as patriotic as the next person (maybe more). We recognize that this year marks our nation’s 250th anniversary, and we understand that fireworks have long been part of many Independence Day celebrations.

But the Yampa Valley is currently facing exceptional drought conditions. In these conditions, one firework, sparkler, or other incendiary device can quickly become a fire that threatens homes, property, our community, and the firefighters who respond.

This is not about spoiling anyone’s fun. It is about protecting the safety and welfare of our residents, visitors, neighbors, and first responders.

**All fireworks are prohibited within the Town of Hayden.** This includes consumer fireworks, sparklers, firecrackers, rockets, aerial fireworks, and any other explosive or incendiary device.

Hayden Police Department officers will actively patrol for violations and strictly enforce the ordinance. **Violations will result in a mandatory court summons, and all fireworks will be seized.**

Please celebrate responsibly, and help us keep Hayden and the Yampa Valley safe this holiday.

06/20/2026

Today is the day! Stop by the station for breakfast.

Join us for our annual pancake breakfast June 20th from 8am to 1030am!