Hanover Fire Department - Colorado

05/01/2026

Hanover Fire Department is proud to share that our wildland firefighters are currently assisting with fire operations near Lake City, Florida, working alongside crews from across the country to support communities in need.

These deployments are a critical part of the wildland fire service, allowing departments like ours to provide aid where it’s needed most while gaining valuable experience to bring back home to Hanover.

Most importantly, we are happy to report that all of our personnel are safe. Please join us in keeping them in your thoughts as they represent our community with pride.

04/24/2026

We’re fortunate to have strong local mutual aid partners who are always ready to support our community when it matters most. 🤝🚒

At times, that same spirit of service takes our firefighters beyond Colorado—deploying across the country to assist other communities in need. It’s a reminder that the fire service is one big team, and we’re proud to both give and receive that support. 🔥🌎

04/24/2026

🚒 Hanover Fire Supporting Out-of-State Wildland Response 🌲🔥

Hanover Fire Protection District is proud to support ongoing wildfire efforts beyond Colorado. Early this morning, our crew deployed on Type-3 Engine 3511 to assist with operations near Lake City, Florida.

Leading the assignment is Engine Boss AJ Harris, joined by two firefighters from Security Fire Department and one firefighter from the SOCO Interagency Wildland Team. This strong, cooperative response highlights the importance of interagency partnerships and the shared mission of protecting lives, property, and natural resources.

While our personnel are away, Hanover Fire remains fully staffed and ready to respond here at home. Mutual aid and regional partnerships ensure continued coverage for our community.

Please join us in wishing our crew a safe deployment as they represent Hanover and Southern Colorado with professionalism and dedication. 💪🔥

04/24/2026

🚨 Hammer Fire Update – 100% Contained 🚨

The Hanover Fire Department is pleased to report that the Hammer Fire is now 100% contained. Crews will remain in the area over the next several days, actively monitoring for hotspots to ensure continued safety and full extinguishment.

With ongoing dry weather conditions and expected wind gusts, residents may notice ash columns, blowing ash, and even dust devils. This is normal under current conditions; however, we encourage everyone to remain vigilant and report any concerns.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our agency partners and the community for their incredible support during this incident. Evacuation assistance, shelter operations, and coordinated response efforts were critical to a successful outcome.

🔥 Responding Agencies & Partners:
Hanover Fire
Black Forest Fire Department
Colorado Springs Fire Department
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) with MMA
CSU Catamount Wildland
Edison Fire Protection District
Emergency Incident Support (EIS)
Ellicott Fire Protection District
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch
El Paso County Wildland
El Paso County Public Works
Falcon Fire Protection District
Fountain Fire Department
Fort Carson Fire and Emergency Services
Monument Fire Department
Peterson AFB Fire and Emergency Services
Peyton Fire Protection District
Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management
Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office ESD
Security Fire Department
SOCO Wildland
Stratmoor Hills Fire Protection District
Southwest Highway 115 Fire Protection District
Tri-County Fire Protection District
Rye Fire Protection District
Beulah Fire Protection District
Cimarron Hills Fire Department
Schriever AFB Emergency Services
Air Force Academy
Florissant Fire
Fountain Police Department
Palmer Lake Fire
American Red Cross
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
El Paso County Communications

There were many individuals and organizations involved in this response, and while we may not have named everyone, your contributions have not gone unnoticed. Thank you all for your dedication, professionalism, and unwavering support.

💬 We are proud to serve a community that comes together when it matters most.

04/24/2026

Hammer Fire Update – Hanover Fire Department

Good news, Hanover community:

The Hammer Fire is now 80% contained. All supporting resources have been released, and Hanover Fire crews have transitioned into the cleanup and monitoring phase.

Firefighters are actively working to:

🔥 Reinforce containment lines
🔥 Crews will continue to monitor fire conditions closely as weather and wind can still impact fire behavior.

Incident Command expects 100% containment tomorrow morning at some point.

We appreciate your continued support and cooperation throughout this incident.

Please remain aware of fire conditions and avoid the area while crews continue operations as we are still in a High Fire Danger (Red Flag Warning) until 9:00 pm tonight.

✅ We will continue to provide updates as needed.

04/23/2026

Some evacuations have been lifted, please check the map to see if you are able to go back to your homes.

04/23/2026

Evacuations are still in effect. The next update will be at 2:00 pm; please stay tuned for updates by checking local news media and reputable social media platforms/posts.

On Thursday morning, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on the Hammer Fire burning in the Hanover area of El Paso County.

04/23/2026

Matt Meister has provided an update on the Hammer Fire which clarifies this afternoon’s weather outlook. Please stay informed and up to date on the fire’s progress through any & all avenues of information.

04/23/2026

🚨 Hammer Fire Update – Morning Briefing 🚨

Here is a synopsis of this morning’s briefing from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office:

• There are NO changes to current Pre-Evacuation or Evacuation notices.
• Fire crews are optimistic that Squirrel Creek Road will be opening soon.
• The fire is currently at 0% containment.
• The fire is estimated at 4,958 acres, based on the latest perimeter uploaded to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), and is now visible on the Watch Duty app under the Active Fire Perimeters layer.
• Crews continue working the east and north flanks, as the fire has been moving northeast.
• Expect updates throughout the day via PeakAlerts.

⚠️ Please remain alert and ready to act if conditions change. If you are in a pre-evacuation area, continue to prepare for a possible evacuation.

We will continue to share updates as they become available. Stay safe, Hanover.

A link for this morning’s briefing:

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1JTxnDZLB3/?mibextid=wwXIfr