FT Carson Directorate of Emergency Services - DES

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas from the Fort Carson Directorate of Emergency Services! As we celebrate this festive season, we extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. May this time be filled with joy, peace, and safety. Our team is dedicated to ensuring a secure and supportive community, and we are grateful for your continued trust and cooperation. Here's to a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous New Year! Stay safe and enjoy the festivities.

11/28/2025

10/29/2025

Applications close in 30 days! But don't worry...you've got time to get your LES/SRB and DEERS forms to submit with your application. 🎅

10/29/2025

🌶️ Emergency Services Annual Chili Cook-Off Results!
​What a fantastic time we had last week at the Director of Emergency Services' Annual Chili Cook-Off! The competition was fierce, the chili was hot, and the judges definitely had their work cut out for them. 🥵
​A big round of applause to everyone who put their secret family recipes on the line for a chance at chili glory (and some great prizes!).

​Here are your 2025 Chili Champions:

​🥇 First Place: Deputy Chief Mitch Van D**e from Fort Carson Fire Department!
​🥈 Second Place: Miss Lynn Hart from Emergency Communications!
​🥉 Third Place: Chief Robert Look from Conservation Law Enforcement!

​Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to the Director for hosting this awesome event! We're already looking forward to next year!

Fort Carson Fire and Emergency Services
Fort Carson Department of the Army Security Guards

09/26/2025

09/26/2025

Domestic violence shatters lives and affects our entire Mountain Post community. The Fort Carson DES is dedicated to working with our community members in raising awareness for all victims and bringing an end to the cycle of abuse..

​If you are experiencing violence or know someone who is, know that we are here to ensure your safety and hold offenders accountable. Take the first step toward a safer future.
​CONFIDENTIAL RESOURCES:
📞 Fort Carson Victim Advocate Hotline: 719-243-7907
📞 TESSA (Colorado Springs Crisis Line): 719-633-3819
​Your courage inspires us.

09/13/2025

🚨2025 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!!🚨

Go to https://www.mountainpostsantasworkshopco.com/2025-applications and click on APPLY HERE. You will need the servicemember's LES and DD1172-2 (DEERS form). Need help finding these forms? There are instructions on that same page. 🎅

09/13/2025

A massive thank you to our community for an incredible Community Appreciation Day! We loved celebrating the Mountain Post with all of you and truly appreciate your support. See you next year!

A special shout out to
EPC Sheriff's Office Pueblo Police Department City of Fountain Police Department & Hulk!!!!! Mountain Post Santa's Workshop Fort Carson Army Community Service Carson CYS Fort Carson ASAP Prevention, Fort Carson CID, Fort Carson Department of the Army Security Guards Fort Carson Fire and Emergency Services Colorado Springs Police Department Colorado State Patrol 69th Military Police Detachment, Fort Carson Conservation Law Enforcement

09/04/2025

September is here!

See what is happening in your neighborhood!

https://home.army.mil/carson/event-calendar

09/03/2025

🛑✋️👪🚸🎒🏫👀🚔👮‍♀️🚨👮‍♂️Slow down, its not worth a person's life!!

08/19/2025

⚠️ Effective Sept. 1, 2025, personnel found to be speeding in excess of 20 mph over the applicable speed limit will have their driving privileges suspended for a period of up to one year. 🚨The speed limit is 30 mph in the main cantonment and 20 mph in housing areas unless otherwise posted. The maximum speed limit on Fort Carson is 40 mph.

Suspension may be lifted if the offender's commander, director, or sponsor certifies that the driver has been counseled and completed remedial driver's training.