Durango Fire Protection District

Durango 911 dispatcher assists in successful births of two babies

Childbirth calls are rare, but dispatcher Jennifer Rivera got two in one night

DATE: Feb 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire officials believe oily rags sparked Ore House restaurant blaze

Fire was deemed ‘accidental.’ Business owner estimates it will take at least six months to reopen business

DATE: Jan 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ore House restaurant in Durango catches fire

Blaze causes extensive damage to kitchen area

DATE: Jan 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire chief pledges to build on legacy of previous chiefs

Randy Black outlines vision for greater community engagement

DATE: Dec 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango firefighters rescue fleeing feline from storm drain

Olive, a 4-year-old black cat, didn’t surrender easily

DATE: Nov 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dozens pay tribute to 9/11 service members during Durango stair climb

Firefighters, law enforcement complete Sky Steps in honor of fallen first responders

DATE: Sep 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango woman accused of drunken driving, causing 3-car crash

Traffic near 25th Street and Main was constricted for 2½ hours

DATE: Aug 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County family loses home in fire east of Durango

Blaze reportedly started on front porch, but cause remains under investigation

DATE: Aug 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lose your boat on the river? Call 911

Dispatchers hope to avoid unnecessary responses to overturned watercraft

DATE: Jun 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire evacuation drill grows in third year

Residents in five subdivisions practiced leaving homes in an emergency situation

DATE: Apr 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Men involved in hit-and-run death of Durango firefighter plead guilty

Lorenzo Jones and Tremon Rice were speeding on Florida Road at time of crash

DATE: Apr 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Father, two children severely injured by rooftop snowslide at Purgatory Resort

Family was flown to Denver area with critical injuries

DATE: Mar 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News