Elk Creek Fire Protection District's Mission is:
To encourage and promote fire safety and fire prevention; to provide fire suppression and emergency medical services; and to make our mountain community a safe place to live, work and play.
The Elk Creek and Inter-Canyon fire protection districts are looking for a Wildland Mitigation Specialist. Please see the employment opportunities page for details.
CPR Classes
Elk Creek provides monthly CPR and First Aid classes for the community. Sign up here.
TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED.
Current Elk Creek Fire Newsletter
Read our most recent quarterly newsletter.
(Past issues can be found here.)
Top Priorities for Structural Ignitability![]()
✅Ensure the roof has a Class A fire rating![]()
✅Remove all leaves, needles and other debris from all decks, roofs and gutters![]()
✅Screen attic, roof, eaves and foundation vents with 1/8-inch metal mesh![]()
✅Screen or wall-in stilt foundations and decks with 1/8-inch metal mesh![]()
✅Use tempered glass for windows; two or more panes are recommended![]()
✅Create 6 inches of vertical clearance between the ground and home siding![]()
✅Replace combustible fencing or gates, at least within 5 feet of the home![]()
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For more tips: csfs.colostate.edu/wildfire-mitigation/home-ignition-zone-checklists/![]()
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#NationalPreparednessMonth
Home Ignition Zone Checklists - Colorado State Forest Service
csfs.colostate.edu
Use the following defensible space checklists to build and maintain your defensible space.
September is National Preparedness Month. Help us better protect your home and family by creating a profile and sharing important information in our secure database at Community Connect! ![]()
Elk Creek Fire Department residents: www.communityconnect.io/info/co-elkcreek![]()
Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District: www.communityconnect.io/info/co-intercanyon![]()
Evergreen Fire/Rescue: www.communityconnect.io/info/co-evergreen
We were honored to be invited to the ceremony - thank you Marshdale Elementary!![]()
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“Jacob Ware, Elk Creek fire chief and a Marshdale parent, said the event was key for kids to be part of, and it was important to “get together to remember those who are no longer with us.”
Flying flags for patriots at Evergreen school
www.canyoncourier.com
The loud roar of three helicopters overhead excited the crowd and was a perfect finale to Marshdale Elementary's Patriot Day Recognition Ceremony. On Sept. 10, about 30 local veterans and first ...
Join us for The Big Chili Cook Off Evergreen at Buchanan Field in Evergreen now until 5:00pm. We have the best chili for you to sample and shirts for the whole family for sale!👩🚒🚒🚑![]()
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A huge thanks to our volunteers and support group for helping out today!![]()
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