Genoa Fire Protection District

07/29/2026

At approximately 4:30pm Genoa Fire was dispatched to a single vehicle accident. The accident quickly turned into a hazmat response requiring the closure of Westbound I-70. The accident was cleared without incident.

Thanks to HugoFire.org, Northeast Lincoln Fire, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office-Colorado, Colorado State Patrol for your assistance.

07/18/2026

At approximately 3:00 a.m., Genoa Fire was dispatched to a fire at the Lincoln County Landfill. With the assistance of Limon Fire and Hugo Fire, crews worked together to quickly contain the fire and keep it from spreading.

We’d like to thank Limon Fire and Hugo Fire for their quick response and continued partnership. Mutual aid is invaluable, and we’re grateful to have neighboring departments that are always ready to help when called.

A reminder to everyone: if you see smoke or fire, report it immediately. Thank you for your continued support of your local firefighters and for helping keep our community safe.

07/02/2026

Please be vigilant this weekend as you celebrate the 250th Anniversary! We wish everyone a Happy and SAFE 4th of July.

**Message from Sheriff Tom Nestor, Chief Lynn Yowell, and ALL Lincoln County Fire Chiefs** With extraordinary drought and fire risks this year, illegal fireworks will be zero tolerance for us!

Multiple Fire Departments from across Lincoln County are coming together to provide a safe display at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Enjoy the professional show at sunset on Saturday night and leave the illegal fireworks alone.

Illegal Fireworks = Anything that leaves the ground, Colorado Law: https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-24-government-state/co-rev-st-sect-24-33-5-2002/

Zero Tolerance = Possible Summons to Court

Please call Lincoln County Communications at (719) 743-2426 to report any problems this Fourth of July weekend.

Be Safe, Be Smart, Have Fun!

Sincerely,
ALL Emergency Responders of Lincoln County

05/07/2026

At approximately 1:33 PM, Genoa Fire was paged for a structure fire with mutual aid from Hugo Fire, Limon Fire, and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

Upon arrival, Lincoln County deputies advised that an outbuilding was fully engulfed, with the fire spreading to a nearby barn. Thanks to the quick response and coordinated efforts of the Genoa Fire and Hugo Fire, crews were able to contain the fire before it spread further.

We are thankful for the mutual aid assistance and the teamwork between responding agencies.

05/02/2026

We are set up and cooking at the tower

05/02/2026

Tomorrow's the day! Come out to the World's Wonder View Tower, see the tower and grab lunch cooked by us. Serving lunch 11:30-2!

04/24/2026

Please note batteries are very hazardous in the land fill. Please take proper precautions and dispose of tablets and phones properly.

We would like to remind everyone that lithium batteries in phones and computers power tools and such should be disposed of in a proper manner not in the trash.

04/23/2026

Yesterday, our department responded as mutual aid to assist Flagler Fire on a fast-moving wildfire. Crews worked quickly to contain the blaze, which unfortunately destroyed a train bridge. We’re grateful to report that no homes or structures were lost.

This is an important reminder that we are still under a Level 3 Burn Ban—no open flames of any kind are allowed. Conditions remain extremely dry, and it doesn’t take much for a fire to start and spread rapidly.

Fires can happen at any time. Please stay vigilant, be prepared, and do your part to help keep our community safe.

04/22/2026

Red flag day

Please be cautious with actions to not start a fire. No Burning.