Larkspur Fire Protection District

10/21/2026

Good advice from our colleagues to the south: visible address markers save time in emergencies.

🚒 **If we can’t see your address, it takes longer to find you.**

When you call 911, clearly visible house numbers help emergency crews reach you quickly. Take a look at your address sign from the road, especially after dark.

✅ Are the numbers easy to read?
✅ Are branches or vegetation blocking the sign?
✅ Is it faded, damaged or missing numbers?
✅ Can crews identify your driveway from either direction?

As the days get shorter, now is a great time to replace an old sign or clear anything hiding it. Keep signs visible throughout winter by removing snow buildup, too.

**Need a new reflective address sign?** Black Forest Fire Rescue offers signs for residents within our district. Find details and submit a request here:
https://www.bffire.org/driveway-signs/

Help us find you when every second counts. 🏡

10/21/2026

The community room of Station 161 in Larkspur will serve as an official election center for Douglas County on Monday November 2 and Election Day, November 3. You can drop off your ballot, even register and vote if you eligible. Learn more at douglascovotes.gov Learn about the two fire district ballot questions at: https://www.larkspurfire.org/ballot-issues-6a-and-6b-larkspurfire-election-2026

10/20/2026

Congratulations are in order for a bunch of our folks who earned state certifications from the Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control in recent months: Nevin Barnes- Fire Officer I; Bryce Picker - Fire Officer I; Jeff Hahn - Fire Officer II; Scott Griffith - Fire Instructor II; Meagan Traylor - Driver Operator Pumper; and Paul Lawrence - Driver Operator. Well done!

10/16/2026

914 is the number of calls for service we’ve received through September. As with most departments, the majority of those are medical (58%) and a good portion are motor vehicle crashes (220 so far).

If you have questions about how we respond to any type of call, please reach out. We’d be happy to talk to you about it. 303.681.3284

And as always, if you think you need us please don't wait to call 9-1-1! We'd rather show up and not be needed than show up too late.
Larkspur Professional Firefighters Local 4855

10/15/2026

Take preparations for the season's first frost if you need to...

We could see some additional light showers late this morning and early this afternoon before precipitation clears the area. Temperatures this afternoon will remain below normal, with highs in the upper 40s to mid-50s across the plains. Tonight will be quite a bit colder than we’ve seen in a long while, with the potential for the first freeze of the season for the plains!

10/15/2026

Thinking of getting an E-bike or scooter for yourself or a loved one? They are growing in popularity by leaps and bounds so you'll have plenty of company. There’s also a small but growing number of fires associated with these devices. So, be sure you do your homework before you buy and follow directions for safe and proper charging. Charge E-bikes and scooters outside if you can. If charging inside, make sure the space is a flat, dry area away from children, direct sunlight, liquids, tripping hazards, and in a location where the e-bike is not at risk of tipping over.

For more information visit: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/energy-transition/lithium-Ion-batteries

10/14/2026

Town hall with Commissioner Van Winkle a week from today at the elementary school.

📢 An invitation for all 80118 residents from Douglas County - Government:

Perry Park and Larkspur neighbors, we’d love to see you at an in-person town hall with Commissioner Van Winkle and other Douglas County elected officials!

Join us Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Larkspur Elementary School, 1103 Perry Park Ave., Larkspur to hear updates, ask questions and talk with County staff about what’s happening in your community.

Here’s the plan for the evening:
• 6–6:35 p.m.: Presentations from Elected Officials
• 6:35–7:05 p.m.: Q&A session with the full group
• 7:05–7:30 p.m.: Meet County staff and ask individual questions

We’ll also have tables with information about County projects and services relevant to Perry Park and Larkspur. We hope to see you there!

10/13/2026

In case you did not know, yes you can text 911!

10/11/2026

Great weather, great turnout, great people and a great big thank you to everyone who turned out and helped put on today’s station open house. We had a great time and hope y’all did, too.
Larkspur Professional Firefighters Local 4855




Douglas County Sheriff's Office

10/10/2026

It’s been a busy day at Station 161 in Larkspur— two medical calls for our crews and both helicopters called away, but they’re still lots going on during our fire station open house. We’ve got goody bags for the kids and all the apparatus out on the apron for you and yours to check out. Please come by and see us.