Florence Fire Protection District

11/18/2025

The Florence Fire Protection District would like to the
Thank the Wetmore Volunteer Fire Department and the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control for their response and assistance extinguishing a grass fire south of Florence yesterday.

05/15/2025

See the below information regarding a burn mitigation project. 👇

05/15/2025

Join CDOT for an open house on June 5th at Pathfinder Park! Learn about their major upcoming project. 🚦🚛 ⚠️ 🛣️ 🚧

05/07/2025

See the preliminary results of the election below. 👇

Thank you to everyone who voted in Tuesday's Regular Election of the Florence Fire Protection District.

Based on the preliminary results published by the District, Terry Williams, Dana Angel, and Josh Talbot are projected to secure 4-year terms while John Wysong is expected to win a 2-year term.

Since UOCAVA ballots can be accepted until May 14, the results are considered "preliminary" or "abstract" until they are certified on or before May 20. Copies of the results have been posted on the front door of the Penrose and Florence fire stations where they will remain for the next 48 hours.

05/06/2025

Today is the FFPD Board of Directors election. Head on over to Station 1 or Station 2 to cast your votes. Polls close at 7:00pm.

Station 1- 300 W Main St., Florence, CO
Station 2- 207 Broadway St., Penrose, CO

04/25/2025

The district board meeting that is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 will now be held on Monday, May 5th, 2025 at 7:00pm due to the district board election on May 6th.
Come to the Florence or Penrose fire department to cast your vote on May 6th!

03/21/2025

Our new website is live! Check it out for information regarding fire bans, paying your EMS bill, requesting a group CPR class, and much more.

Welcome to the Florence Fire Protection District! Serving Our Communities Since 1953 The Florence Fire Protection District was established in 1953. Since then, we have been dedicated to serving our community and protecting life and property in the district. We serve the Florence, Penrose, Coal Creek...

03/13/2025

Wind driven snow will spread into the mountains Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. The heaviest snow will impact the eastern San Juan mountains including Wolf Creek Pass, but travel impacts from wind driven snow could impact Monarch and La Veta Passes as well. Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories have been posted. Please check road conditions at cotrip.org if you have travel plans into the mountains.

03/13/2025

HIGH FIRE DANGER is expected for Thursday across the southeast plains due to a combination of gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry vegetation. Please use caution to avoid starting wild fires!

03/13/2025

A strong spring storm will spread snow into the Continental Divide and High Fire Danger across the southeast plains on Thursday. Strong north winds will intensify on Friday as the storm crosses the Rockies, bringing the potential for damaging gusts and a brief period of rain and/or snow for the Southeast plains. Please monitor the forecasts closely. Details on each weather risk will follow in later posts.