On May 12 2020, the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners enacted restrictions effective immediately on open burning in the unincorporated private land areas of La Plata County. The fire restrictions were enacted by the La Plata County...
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We have filed paperwork for two ballot measures for the upcoming November 6th election. We welcome questions and the opportunity to address your concerns by emailing election@flmfire.org We appreciate your support and the chance to gain your...
Read morePlease call us for burn permits and call central dispatch prior to control burning.
Read moreStage II fire restrictions build on the Stage I restrictions that were adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on May 2 and prohibit the following activities: • A complete ban of open burning, burn barrels and agricultural burning except for...
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In the interest of public health, safety and welfare, the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners enacted Stage 3 fire restrictions, effective immediately. This action, which increases the level of fire restrictions in unincorporated areas...
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In La Plata County, burn permits are required for any open burning that is not agricultural or recreational. Fort Lewis Mesa Fire normally issues burn permits Monday -Thursday from 12:30-4:30 by calling 970-238-0115. Alternatively, FLMFPD has an...
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On May 9, 2016, Pam Ramsey, the longtime member of the fire department family, passed away at her home. Pam was an early member of the department, one of the local “dispatchers”, a member of the “Day Shift”, and involved in the Auxiliary. Married...
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Once again, Assistant Chief Garrett Vogel mentored Big Picture High School student Ty Thorshiem on aspects of fire department operations. This is Garrett’s and Ty’s second year in the program which built on the fundamentals that were...
Read moreAt the May 12 meeting of the Board of Directors of the Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District (FLMFPD), local resident Stephen Stovall (Steve) was sworn in as the newest member of the board. Steve and his wife Denise have lived in the District...
Read moreEarlier this year, Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District underwent a normal periodic review by ISO to determine our District’s Public Protection Classification rating. We are pleased to announce that our district’s rating is a 6/6X. Properties...
Read moreAt the February 10 meeting of the Board of Directors of the FLMFPD, local resident John Marshall was sworn in as the newest member of the board. John is a Colorado native and has lived in La Plata County since 1985. John brings a degree in...
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Hello Everyone, As the new year begins, it is important and fun to recognize the many events that happened in 2014. I’d like to start with Chief Anderson and recognize the leadership and administrative improvements that have been occurring...
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