Black Forest Fire Rescue

Black Forest Fire Rescue Black Forest Fire Rescue provides fire and emergency medical services to approximately 40,000 people. This page is not monitored 24/7. Call 911 for emergencies.
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Attention Black Forest Homeowners! Are rising insurance costs impacting your home coverage? You are not alone — and help...
05/29/2026

Attention Black Forest Homeowners!
Are rising insurance costs impacting your home coverage? You are not alone — and help is available!

Join this FREE Colorado Home Insurance Shopping Help Webinar on Wednesday, June 3rd from 5:00–6:30 PM and hear directly from insurance experts, the Colorado FAIR Plan, and the Division of Insurance.

Topics include:

✔️ Non-renewals (“dropped” coverage)
✔️ Keeping insurance affordable
✔️ Colorado FAIR Plan options
✔️ Discounts & home improvement savings
✔️ Understanding insurance company ratings

For additional information and registration details, please use the event registration link provided below.

https://uphelp.org/events/2026-co-r2p-home-shopping/

This webinar is open to ALL Colorado homeowners, so please share this opportunity with your neighbors, family, and friends! Together we can stay informed, prepared, and protected.

Upcoming Training Opportunity: Chainsaw Operations & RecertificationCurrent NWCG S-112 Chainsaw Operators can maintain t...
05/27/2026

Upcoming Training Opportunity: Chainsaw Operations & Recertification

Current NWCG S-112 Chainsaw Operators can maintain their certification through our upcoming S-112 Recertification Days.

📅 June 1 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📅 June 3 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📅 June 5 | 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

📍 La Foret Conference & Retreat Center
6145 Shoup Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908

Register here: [email protected]/" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office.com/book/[email protected]/

Recertification training focuses on:
✔️ Chainsaw safety and maintenance
✔️ Cutting techniques
✔️ Hazard recognition
✔️ Team operations
✔️ Safe work practices

Required PPE includes hard hat, eye and hearing protection, gloves, long sleeves, long pants, leather boots, and chainsaw chaps.

⚠️ Participants must hold a current NWCG S-112 qualification and bring a chainsaw in safe operating condition.

Space is limited. Secure your spot today!

🪵⛓️ NWCG S-112 Chainsaw Operations ⛓️🪵Looking to build your wildland chainsaw skills or complete your Basic Faller (FAL3...
05/26/2026

🪵⛓️ NWCG S-112 Chainsaw Operations ⛓️🪵

Looking to build your wildland chainsaw skills or complete your Basic Faller (FAL3) training?

Black Forest Fire Rescue, in partnership with SOCO, is hosting NWCG S-112 Chainsaw Operations, a blended course combining online learning with classroom and hands-on field training.

📅 Classroom Session:
May 28
⏰ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Black Forest Fire Rescue Station 1

📅 Field Days:
May 29 & 30
⏰ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 La Foret Conference & Retreat Center

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/zMLiWgeXEH

This course covers chainsaw safety, maintenance, communication, cutting techniques, hazard recognition, and practical field exercises designed to prepare participants for wildland fire operations.

⚠️ Space is limited. Register today!

For the full NWCG course catalog, visit the link below:

https://www.nwcg.gov/training/training-catalog-and-index

Today we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never...
05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

If you’re firing up the grill this weekend, take a few extra steps to keep your family, home, and neighbors safe 🌭🔥Keep ...
05/22/2026

If you’re firing up the grill this weekend, take a few extra steps to keep your family, home, and neighbors safe 🌭🔥

Keep grills away from siding and decks, never leave them unattended, and always make sure coals are fully cooled before disposal.

A safe summer starts with small habits. Stay safe and enjoy the weekend!

Thank you to everyone who attended our Community Wildfire Town Hall and to the incredible partners and presenters who he...
05/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Community Wildfire Town Hall and to the incredible partners and presenters who helped make the event possible. We appreciate the time, knowledge, and resources shared by our community partners, including Fire Adapted Colorado (FACO), Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management (PPROEM), Mountain View Electric Association (MVEA), Black Forest Slash & Mulch, Peak Alerts, and Judy von Ahlefeldt for sharing valuable information about mountain pine beetles and forest health. 🌲🔥

Please visit Black Forest Fire Rescue for links to the resources provided during the event: www.bffire.org

🌲🔥Here’s a sneak peek at some of the wildfire mitigation resources, information, and community partners you’ll find at t...
05/15/2026

🌲🔥Here’s a sneak peek at some of the wildfire mitigation resources, information, and community partners you’ll find at tomorrow's Mitigation Town Hall & Open House! 🔥🌲

Join us Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM at Black Forest Fire Rescue Station 1:📍11445 Teachout Rd.

Learn about:
• Wildfire mitigation and defensible space
• Evacuation preparedness
• Community programs and local resources
• Forest health and wildfire risk reduction
• Neighborhood Ambassador Program information
• Chipping, slash, and mitigation support resources
…and more!

There will also be opportunities to:
🚒 Check out a fire engine and ambulance
🩺 Get your blood pressure checked by firefighters
👨‍🚒 Meet members of Black Forest Fire Rescue and ask questions

Parking will be available in the back of the station or along Teachout Road. Please do not block the front apparatus pad so emergency vehicles can respond if needed.

Light refreshments will be provided.

We hope to see you there!

🔥🌲 Wildfire Mitigation Fridays: Week 8 🌲🔥One project. One weekend. A safer home.This week’s focus: Zone 3 (30–200 feet f...
05/15/2026

🔥🌲 Wildfire Mitigation Fridays: Week 8 🌲🔥
One project. One weekend. A safer home.

This week’s focus: Zone 3 (30–200 feet from your home)

This is the outermost zone of your defensible space. The goal here is to reduce wildfire intensity and help slow the spread of fire across your property and the surrounding forest.

This weekend, take a look around your property and:
• Remove dead trees and vegetation
• Thin overcrowded trees and brush
• Remove heavy accumulations of pine needles and debris
• Create separation between tree canopies where possible
• Maintain access for emergency responders and evacuation routes

A healthier forest is a more resilient forest. Strategic thinning and cleanup in this zone can help reduce the risk of fast-moving wildfire.

Learn more here:
👉 https://www.wildlandfirersg.org/s/iafc2/week-8-zone-3-30-200-feet-MC2E5LCEBUUJE2ZAHDSTC6GNILIY?language=en_US

Want to work through all the steps? Start here:
👉 https://www.wildlandfirersg.org/s/are-you-wildfire-ready

Join us this Saturday for our Wildfire Prevention Town Hall Meeting 🌲🔥Learn about wildfire mitigation, emergency communi...
05/13/2026

Join us this Saturday for our Wildfire Prevention Town Hall Meeting 🌲🔥

Learn about wildfire mitigation, emergency communication, evacuation planning, beetle kill, and resources available to help protect your home and neighborhood.

We’ll also hear from local experts and community partners working to keep Black Forest prepared and resilient.

📍 Station 1 • 11445 Teachout Rd.
🗓 Saturday, May 16
⏰ 10am–2pm

Bring your questions, invite your neighbors, and help us build a more fire-adapted community.

Address

11445 Teachout Road
Black Forest, CO
80908

Telephone

+17194954300

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