Allenspark Fire Protection District

10/20/2026

10/17/2026

Here's what goes into landing a helicopter for a medical emergency. While EMS volunteers are tending to the patient, another team is working to get Estes Park paramedics on scene, secure the landing zone and communicate with the helicopter crew to help them land safely. It's an all hands on deck incident.

Most often we land helicopters on the highway. If you come across this type of incident, the road will be closed and you'll be asked to wait until the helicopter has taken off.
Allenspark volunteers and Estes Park Health Paramedics helped Med Evac film this awesome video a few years ago 😎

10/07/2026

UPDATE from Oct. 8, 1:30 pm - Per the national forest, the fire is 100% contained.
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Allenspark volunteers joined forces with mutual aid agencies to fight the Dry Creek Fire today. Ground and air resources fought the fire during the day while crews will remain onsite overnight and continue working the fire tomorrow.

For updates check with U.S. Forest Service-Arapaho & Roosevelt Natl Forests Pawnee Natl Grassland.

Thank you to our mutual aid agencies. Over 100 firefighters helped, from:
Boulder County Sheriff's Office
Lefthand Fire Protection District
U.S. Forest Service-Arapaho & Roosevelt Natl Forests Pawnee Natl Grassland
Boulder Mountain Fire Protection District
Boulder Emergency Squad
Larimer County Parks Natural Resources
MAFIT

10/06/2026

Dry Saint Vrain Trail / Conifer Hill Fire update from USFS.

Oct. 8, 1:30 p.m. update: The Dry Creek Fire is 100% contained.
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Oct. 7, 6:45 p.m update: Crews made good progress securing the fire perimeter and bringing containment up to 85%. Mop-up operations will continue tomorrow and throughout the week with warm and dry conditions forecasted.

Some areas of the fire are located in steep, hazardous terrain that is unsafe for crews to access. Smoke and isolated flames may be visible in these areas until weather conditions improve and help extinguish remaining hot spots.
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Oct. 7, 11:30 a.m. update: The fire is now 50% contained. Crews remain actively engaged on the incident, using hose lay to support mop up operations. Firefighters are also conducting snagging work to improve firefighter safety.
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6:30 p.m update: Acreage and containment are unchanged. The incident will remain staffed overnight, with additional resources expected to arrive in the morning to support continued operations.
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3:30 p.m. update: Forward progress has been stopped and remains at 6 acres. Containment is now 25% with line established around the fire. Crews are still working on getting hose fully in place to support containment efforts.
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12:45 p.m. update: Hand crews are establishing direct hand lines and effectively slowing the fire’s forward progress. Air resources are engaged along the active fire edge where containment lines are not yet in place, conducting targeted retardant and water drops. Size remains around 6 acres.
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Forest and county fire resources are responding to the Dry Creek Fire in Boulder County, southeast of South Sheep Mountain and north of Highway 7 on the Roosevelt National Forest. The fire is currently estimated at 6 acres in size. Resources are on scene and air resources will be operating in the area to provide water support.

For Boulder County Emergency Alert signup, please go to www.bocoalert.com

10/06/2026

Here is the official word from BCSO about a wildland fire in the Conifer Hill/ Dry Saint Vrain Trail area.

09/26/2026

Update: The road has reopened one-way.

Highway 7 is currently closed at mile marker 24 due to an accident. It will remain closed for the next few hours.

09/21/2026

Wild Turkey Fest proceeds support Allenspark Fire and other important local organizations. We hope you can make it!

09/13/2026

A reminder - - - proper disposal of ashes.

Cool: Let ashes sit in the fireplace/wood stove for 2 to 4 days (at least 96 hours) before moving them, as hot embers can stay active for days.

Metal Tools: Scoop the ashes using a metal shovel and place them directly into a covered metal bucket or metal trash can. Never use plastic containers, paper bags, or cardboard boxes.

Wet: Add water to the metal bucket to thoroughly extinguish any hidden hot spots.

Storage: Move the metal container outside on a non-combustible surface (like concrete or brick) at least 10 to 15 feet away from your house, garage, wood decks, or plants.

Final Disposal: Once fully cooled and soaked for at least a week, you can safely empty the ashes.

Allenspark Fire crews spent over two hours and approximately 100 gallons of water (in the middle of the night) to extinguish a duff fire caused by improperly disposed ashes.

09/11/2026

9/11/2026 - 4:30 pm - Forestry work occurring in the area of Ironclad Road is kicking up dust. This is not a wildfire. The work will be ongoing over the next few days.