Dolores Volunteer Fire & Rescue

06/13/2026

Dolores Fire Protection District is inviting all citizens living within our Fire District to please, come out to our Open House June 27th from noon to 4:00. We welcome you all to come down and get to know our personnel that serve your community. Come see what volunteering for your community can provide! Hope to see you there!!

06/13/2026

05/27/2026

A fire ban takes effect Thursday in unincorporated parts of Montezuma County amid drought, high winds and drying grasses. ➡️ Read more in the comments. bit.ly/4nW37Zt

05/12/2026

Wildfire Awareness Month is here and in full swing! 🔥

As the weather becomes warmer and wildland vegetation, or fuels, begin to dry out, it is time to plan for the wildfires.

During a wildfire, embers cause most home ignitions. Residents can harden homes minimizing property damage and protecting firefighters. Help reduce putting firefighters and communities at risk by hardening your home to ember intrusion and creating defensible space on private property.

Not sure where to start? Explore tips and resources here 👉 www.nifc.gov/fire-information/fire-prevention-education-mitigation

Photo by Jeff Cross.

05/12/2026

Wildfires can affect anyone, but you can help reduce the risk! Stay informed, create an emergency plan, and support fire prevention initiatives in your community. Whether you're a firefighter, a land manager, or just someone who loves nature, we all have a role to play in protecting our environment and keeping our communities safe from wildfires.

05/12/2026

04/25/2026

03/20/2026

Wildfire season is around the corner—are you prepared?

Join us for an important Community Wildfire Information Meeting to learn how you can protect your home, your property, and your loved ones. Local experts will share updates on current fire conditions, tips for creating defensible space, and how to safely conduct controlled burns before fire season ramps up.

Tuesday, March 24
BOCC Meeting Room
109 W Main Street, Room 250, Cortez
6:00- 8:00 pm

This is your chance to ask questions, get informed, and take action before one spark turns into something bigger.

One spark. One mistake. One wildfire. Let’s work together to prevent it.

We hope to see you there!

01/21/2026

2025 Year call counts:

9 - Structure Fires
36 - Brush Fires
41 - Motor Vehicle Accidents
12 - Motor Vehicle Accidents with Extraction required
7 - Hazardous Material Incidents
274 - Emergency Medical Services
4 - Technical Rescues
8 - Assisted Another Agency (Mutual Aid)
38 - Good Intent/Service Calls
12 - False Alarms

Totaling the year 2025 with 441 calls

Adding in

12 - Truck Checks
12 - Business Meetings
28 - Trainings
And numerous community events!

Thank you to the Men and Women serving our community through the fire service!!

01/13/2026

⚠️ YOU ARE DOING THIS.👇
A habit that can quietly lead to danger. 🔋🔥
Charging your phone, power bank, or gadget feels harmless- routine, even.
But where and how you charge matters more than most people realize.
Battery fires don’t always start with flames.
They often begin with heat buildup, swelling, or invisible gas release usually when no one is watching.
That charger on the bed.
That device left plugged in overnight.
That phone charging beside where you sleep.
These small habits can turn into big emergencies.
🔥 Be fire-smart:
• Avoid overnight charging
• Keep devices off beds, sofas, and pillows
• Charge in open, visible areas
• Stop using devices that feel hot, swell, hiss, or smell unusual
⚡ Safety doesn’t start when smoke appears.
It starts before you plug in.
Protect your home. Protect your family.
Change the habit—before it becomes a fire.