GUFD - Gateway-Unaweep Fire Department

GUFD - Gateway-Unaweep Fire Department GUFD is a combination paid and volunteer district serving Gateway and the Unaweep Canyon area of Western Colorado

We are the combination fire department serving Gateway and the Unaweep Canyon of Western Colorado. We serve approximately 900 square miles of open range, farming, BLM, forest, residential and ranching areas protecting the lives and property of more than 50 residents of the Gateway community and western portions of the Whitewater community. Our services include fire fighting, EMS, advanced life support, rescue and community awareness.

05/24/2026

GUFD Crews are
grilling burgers today!
$10 Burger, chips, and bottled water!

05/21/2026
05/11/2026

Public Advisory:

On Tuesday, May 12th, GMUG personnel will be conducting wildfire preparedness/training exercises on the Uncompahgre Plateau. Visitors may notice increased activity and personnel in the area.

03/26/2026

-Public Notice-

Uncompahgre Plateau

TS Road (Little Creek & Big Creek Reservoir Access):
Gate Closures: Active logging operations in this area. Gates may be closed at night; visitors should plan to exit before dark to avoid being locked in.

03/19/2026

-Prescribed Burns-
South of Gateway
Expect smoke in the area
for the next 7-10 days

The Gateway-Unaweep Fire District would like to send our sincerest thanks to the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease Distr...
03/13/2026

The Gateway-Unaweep Fire District would like to send our sincerest thanks to the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District for awarding $45,982.00 in grant funding to the replacement of our antiquated radio units. This generosity has allowed our district to purchase 10 new Kenwood Viking VP8000 handheld radios. The radios have a broader range of transmission, increase area of communication, and provide better interoperability and overall service for our community.

Thank you, Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District. It was solely your support that brought this project to life!

08/14/2025

The Mesa County Sheriff and the Fire Chiefs representing municipalities and fire protection districts of Mesa County are implementing Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Mesa County effective at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025.

08/14/2025

🔥Turner Gulch Fire Smoke Outlook August 14, 2025🔥

SMOKE
With tactical firing operations mostly finished, expect reduced smoke production from Turner Gulch. However, smoke from numerous fires in the surrounding area will combine with Turner Gulch's residual smoke to produce a few hours of UNHEALTHY for SENSITIVE GROUPS (USG)especially towards Montrose.

Overall, MODERATE air quality is expected. Smoke will gradually clear during the afternoon, to be replaced by hazy skies. Gusty outflow winds from thunderstorms create erratic winds that can push smoke in any direction and impact air quality.

HEALTH STATEMENT
Smoke can be harmful to your health. Check with your doctor if there are any health concerns and monitor your local air quality conditions using the Fire and Smoke Map.

08/14/2025
08/14/2025

Address

42700 Highway 141
Gateway, CO
81522

Telephone

+19709312226

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