Dear Community Members,
On behalf of our firefighters, I invite you to read our 2024 Annual Report.
The Kiowa Fire Protection District (KFPD) proudly serves approximately 3,000 residents across 324 square miles in Elbert County, Colorado, with an additional 175 square miles covered through mutual aid response. We provide structural and wildland fire protection, Advanced Life Support (ALS) Emergency Medical Services, and community education. Our personnel, training, and equipment are specially adapted to meet the challenges of our rural environment.
Our ISO Fire Protection rating of 3/3X/10 is among the best in Elbert County.
Our mission is to deliver the highest level of life and property safety through the responsible use of funds and community resources.
In 2024, we responded to a near record 569 calls for service. Over the past decade, our annual call volume has grown by over 100%. As our community grows, so does the demand for our services.
We are committed to quality service, organizational success, and individual excellence among our members. Beyond emergency response, we actively engage with the community, prioritizing fire and life safety. Our services include:
- Community CPR training
- Annual business inspections
We strive to ensure the safety and well-being of every community member. Fire prevention is key to a safer community, and our public education campaign promotes the proper use of fireplaces, heaters, smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors.
What makes our department truly special is our people. With over 25 volunteer and part-time staff, hundreds of hours of training, and thousands of hours in shift work, we uphold a neighbor-helping-neighbor mindset. This, combined with state-of-the-art equipment, is our recipe for success.
If you are interested in volunteering, working part-time, or supporting KFPD, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at 303-621-2233, visit www.kiowafirecolorado.gov, or stop by Fire Station #1 in the Town of Kiowa.
With Respect,
Gerry Lamansky
Fire Chief