Durango Fire Protection District

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

Durango firefighters, service workers struggle to find affordable housing

Some seasonal employees live out of their vehicle during summer wildfire season

DATE: Feb 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snow presents window to burn old slash piles at Dalla Mountain Park

To burn or not to burn? Decomposing fire fuels are important natural habitats

DATE: Dec 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Fire awaits new ambulance for mental health-related transports

DFPD will purchase vehicle using $275,000 from La Plata County’s ARPA funding

DATE: Oct 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News