Florence Fire Protection District

01/30/2026

‼️Be advised of a board meeting date change‼️

01/28/2026

UPDATE: Anna Romine has been located and is safe! Please do not contact dispatch or 911 for this person at this time now that her whereabouts and wellbeing have been verified. We want to thank everyone who shared this post and provided all the information we received.

We are asking the public's assistance in locating a missing person. Anna Romine has been missing since early January from Florence, CO. If anyone has any information on her whereabouts and/ or well- being, we encourage you to contact the dispatch center to report this information at 719-784-3411 option 7.

01/23/2026

The FFPD has an open position of the Board of Directors! Please see the attached document if you are interested in joining.

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!