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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
Upcoming Events
Thursday, February 26 2026, 6pm
Thursday, March 26 2026, 6pm
Thursday, April 23 2026, 6pm
Our district will be under a Red Flag Warning and Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. XCel Energy has announced potential power outages for wildfire safety beginning at 10am. If you rely on medical equipment at home, please be prepared for extended outages.
Pets are very much part of a family, so this National Pet Fire Safety Day we want to encourage you to take actions to help keep your pets more safe, and include them when preparing for the worst.
Earlier this month, Elk Creek Fire Protection District sent one of our firefighters to the
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