Genoa Fire Protection District

03/12/2026

Once again we are under a fire watch. Please avoid hazardous activities, and report any smoke or fire immediately. Thanks again to the community for everything they do to help.

03/05/2026

A huge Thank You to Stockmens Bank for their generous donation of $1,000 and high quality leather gloves for our firefighters!

Your support helps ensure our firefighters have the equipment and resources they need to safely serve and protect our community. Acts of generosity like this make a real difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your commitment to those who put their lives on the line every day.

Thank you, Stockmens Bank, for standing behind our firefighters and supporting our community!

02/23/2026

Everyone stay vigilant in this dry weather! Thanks to Limon Fire, Hugo Fire and ranchers for there quick response this morning! Call 911 immediately if you see smoke

02/18/2026

The cat’s out of the bag!

After a year of hard work and dedication, the Genoa Fire Protection District proudly placed its newest unit, Unit 2322, into service yesterday to better protect our community.

This project was made possible through the generous support of the Genoa Fire Protection District taxpayers and the Cooper Clark Foundation.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to TransWest, Steel Corner, Flying Dutchman Customs, Witt Boy’s Napa, Flagler FBLA, Town & Country Hardware, Todd Thompson, Jim and Mary Andersen, and our dedicated department and board members for helping make this project a reality.

We are grateful for the continued support that allows us to serve and protect our community.

02/18/2026

Yesterday, our department responded as mutual aid to assist neighboring agencies in the fight against an active wildfire.

Wildfires require a coordinated effort, and we’re proud to stand alongside fellow departments to help protect lives, property, and natural resources. Crews are working long hours in challenging conditions, and we’re grateful for the teamwork and cooperation that make this response possible.

Thank you to our community for your continued support.

02/17/2026

The wind is here. Be safe with travels and actions today. If you see smoke call 911.

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
541 PM MST Mon Feb 16 2026
..CRITICAL TO EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY TUESDAY...

Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet- Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties- North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County- Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County- Washington County- 541 PM MST Mon Feb 16 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM MST TUESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE PALMER DIVIDE AND EASTERN PLAINS SOUTH OF I-76...
..RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE PALMER DIVIDE AND EASTERN PLAINS SOUTH OF I-76...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 241, 245, 246, 247 and 249.

* TIMING...From 10 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday.

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

02/15/2026

Everyone be careful for the next few days! If you see smoke or a fire call 911 immediately! 

01/15/2026

Everyone stay safe out there for the next few days!

*****NEW EMERGENCY MANAGER*****
****Wildfire Response Request****

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office would like to share that our office has recently taken on the role of County Emergency Management. As part of this transition, we would also like to introduce Lane Elliott as the County Emergency Manager.

With warmer, drier, and windier conditions upon us, we are entering a period of increased fire danger. To improve wildfire preparedness and response, we are building a voluntary contact list of farmers and ranchers who may be willing to help during a fire emergency.

We are looking for those who have tractor discs or plows for fire breaks, water storage tanks, water trucks, or similar agricultural equipment. This is not a commitment, only a way to identify local resources that could be contacted if conditions and timing allows.

If you are willing to be included, please email:

[email protected] with your name, equipment available, general location, and best phone number.

We appreciate the strong tradition of neighbors helping neighbors and thank you for supporting local fire response efforts.

12/17/2025

Red Flag day today. Please be cautious with your actions. No burning or fires of any kind. Be safe. Thanks.

12/06/2025

It’s a team up! Come get some Chili and see Santa! At the Plains Community Church.

11/09/2025

Thank You Hugo Fire and Limon Fire for the assist today! Also a Big Thank You to the Farmers and Ranchers that came to help and support your Community!

10/23/2025

Come support The town of Genoa! We will be cooking!