Dolores Volunteer Fire & Rescue

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

04/17/2026

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!

03/01/2026

Brush fire in the 19000 block of Highway 145 this afternoon. Thank you to Cortez Fire Protection District, West Fork Fire, Rico Fire, and Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office for your help. And thank you motorists for your patience while the highway was closed! It's going to be a wild fire season!

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.

10/30/2025

Hey kids! (and parents)
We'll be at the park in Dolores from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Halloween with candy, hot chocolate, and goody bags! Come grab some loot, check out a fire truck, and take a picture with Sparky the Fire Dog! Special treats for kids dressed as firemen!

10/29/2025

🔥💀 Ever dreamed of being a real-life hero instead of just dressing up as one for Halloween? Here’s your chance! 🎃

Trade that plastic fire hat for the real deal and join the Dolores Volunteer Fire Department. 🚒✨
We’ve got the gear, the training, and plenty of opportunities to make your Halloween costume dreams come true — year-round!

👩‍🚒 No tricks, just the ultimate treat: becoming part of an amazing team that protects our community.

👉 Apply today and make your “firefighter costume” officially uniform-approved!