It is the mission of the Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District to protect and serve the community by providing fire protection and emergency medical assistance. We strive to prevent the loss of life and property. We will accomplish our mission through preparedness, prevention, public education, fire suppression, hazmat mitigation, special operations and extrication service. We furthermore strive to be leaders and role models throughout the community and to promote excellence inside and outside of the department.

The FLMFPD encompasses approximately 250 square miles, from the Colorado/New Mexico state line on Highway 140, to the top of Hesperus Hill, to the county line at the top of Mancos Hill, to the bottom of Blue Hill in Wildcat Canyon and also includes La Plata Canyon. The district serves approximately 1450 households with a population of approximately 4,500 people. The Fire District, a special tax district, is governed by an elected five-member board of directors.

The FLMFPD provides structure fire and wild land fire defense, hazardous material incident response, rescue operations as well as emergency medical services.

The department consists of 35 volunteer members and a full-time salaried chief officer. The majority of members are cross-trained in different disciplines. Several members are trained in special operations, including energy pipeline fires, ice rescue and rope (low and high angle) rescue.

164 CR 130
Hesperus, CO 81326
(970) 588-3400

Office Hours: 8am - noon Monday thru Thursday

Fire Department ID: 06745

Board and Election Information in Compliance with Senate Bill 09-087