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Hello Community! We are THRILLED to share our new Wildfire Resilience StoryMap featuring the Conifer Wildland Division and the science-based, neighborhood-focused approach we're taking to strengthen wildfire resilience—both now and into the future. This StoryMap is more than just a presentation—it's a living, evolving resource that will continue to grow as we add updates, share videos, and respond to your feedback. Start your journey at the beginning and be sure to watch the short intro video on “Our Risk.” From there, explore at your own pace! Thank you for being part of the effort to build a safer, more fire-resilient community. Let’s do this—together.
About Elk Creek Fire Protection District
The Elk Creek Fire Protection District is a combination fire department located 30 miles southwest of Denver, Colorado. We protect parts of western Jefferson County and eastern Park County, which includes Aspen Park, Conifer, Pine Junction and parts of Pine, Evergreen, and Bailey. With our district spanning approximately 98 square miles, we serve about 15,000 residents.
FROM THE CHIEF...
"I am honored and humbled to serve as the Fire Chief of the Elk Creek Fire Protection District. The men and women of the Elk Creek Fire Protection District are an incredibly dedicated group who hold each other to a very high standard to ensure we deliver professional services to our residents, businesses, and visitors.
"I look forward to continuing to develop cost effective, innovative ways to help support our community."
"I thank you for visiting the new website, and as you will see, the District provides a wide variety of services. All of our personnel are proud to volunteer and work for the Elk Creek Fire Protection District. It is our commitment to you that we stand ready to assist you in your time of need day or night, with respect, professionalism, empathy, and compassion. As we have done for the past 75 years."
Jacob Ware
Fire Chief
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Latest News
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 6pm
The public is invited and encouraged to attend the monthly Board of Directors meeting held the fourth Thursday of each month at Elk Creek Fire Station 1, 11993 Blackfoot Rd, Conifer, and virtually via Zoom starting at 6:00PM.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10am
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 6pm
The Pension Board of Trustees meetings are held on the 2nd Thursdays of January, April, July, and October. All meetings are scheduled to begin at 1800 hours or 6:00 p.m. and will be held virtually.
Per Jefferson County Sheriff's Office:
From Jefferson County Sheriff's Office: Effective at 7am, JCSO rescinded the temporary Stage 2 Fire Ban and reinstated Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for all unincorporated Jeffco. While this is good news, there's plenty of fire season remaining & continued caution is important.
Stage 2 Fire Ban in Unincorporated Jefferson CountyThe fire ban was enacted due to current dry conditions and the continued high fire danger conditions within Jefferson County.
Our Stations
STATION 1
11993 Blackfoot Road, Conifer, CO
STATION 2
650 Mount Evans Boulevard, Pine, CO
STATION 3
10956 Timothy's Drive, Conifer, CO
STATION 4
9737 Rhodus Street, Conifer, CO