Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District

Sept. 11 Sky Steps climb honors first responders, reminds attendees of shared humanity

First responders come together to support one another

DATE: Sep 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mass resignations follow Fort Lewis Mesa fire board elections

District declares a ‘state of emergency’ after chief, captain and experienced board members quit

DATE: Jun 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire

Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions

DATE: Apr 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local fire districts honor Sept. 11 fallen firefighters with stair climb

First responders complete five laps on steps leading to Fort Lewis College

DATE: Sep 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dry conditions prime for wildfires in southwestern La Plata County

A small fire burned about an acre near Kline

DATE: Feb 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Single-family home burns in La Plata Canyon

No injuries reported; structure left uninhabitable

DATE: Jan 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Marvel family loses home, belongings in house fire

Fire chief says wood stove appears to have started blaze

DATE: Dec 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis Mesa fire receives tax increase, freedom from state amendment

Early results show measures passing by two-to-one margin

DATE: Nov 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News