Durango Fire Protection District

In life-or-death situations, first responders can find themselves in the ‘dead zone’

Radio, cellphone reception near impossible in parts of Southwest Colorado

DATE: Feb 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Investigators zero in on cause of fire at La Plata County Fairgrounds

Building remains unusable for foreseeable future

DATE: Nov 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Clogged dryer vent blamed for mobile home fire

Residents reminded to clean ducts annually

DATE: Nov 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two cabins destroyed by fire northeast of Durango

Crews build fire line, expect to fully extinguish in two days

DATE: Nov 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College professor arrested in connection with City Market fire

Authorities say suspect has previous arson case

DATE: Oct 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Los Pinos hires former Durango captain to start volunteer program

Crew in need of assistance

DATE: Sep 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire danger increases in Southwest Colorado

National Weather Service issues ‘fire weather watch’ for Thursday

DATE: Aug 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents douse fire in north Durango after D&SNG train passed by

Drier conditions in recent weeks raise risk of wildfire

DATE: Aug 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez coal miner injured at King II near Hesperus

Cortez man transported to Denver hospital

DATE: Jul 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire station expansion behind schedule

Design will protect firefighters from cancer-causing particles

DATE: Jul 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Climber rescued after falling northeast of Durango

First responders lifted injured woman 230 feet to safety

DATE: Jun 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red flag fire warning issued for Southwest Colorado

Wind, low humidity and dry vegetation cause concern

DATE: Jun 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News