Hartsel Fire Protection District

06/09/2026

🚨Stage 2 Burn Ban🚨

06/05/2026

246 Fire Update:
6/5/2026 4:25pm
Size: 7.4 acres
Cause: natural; lightning
Location: 5.7 miles Southwest of Lake George, Park County, South Park Ranger District
Containment: 50%

The USFS and multiple resources from other local agencies have stopped all forward progression of the 246 Fire and fire line has been established around the fires edge. The 246 Fire is currently 50% contained.

Indirect tactics were utilized for firefighter safety and to conduct a back burn which allows for more favorable control features such as roads, rock outcroppings, or open fields, to be used to secure the fires perimeter.

Firefighters will continue mop-up operations into the evening and throughout the weekend.

A reminder to the public that heavy fire traffic remains in the area and one should proceed with caution. Lingering smoke may still be visible for multiple days within the surrounding area due to smoldering fuels.

Park County Sheriff's Office Park County, Colorado Lake George Fire Protection District Hartsel Fire Protection District

06/05/2026

The 246 Fire on is 2.5 acres. All forward progression has been stopped. Resources on the fire are from the Forest Service, Park County, Lake George Fire Department and Hartsel Fire Department. No structures have been threatened, and there are no evacuations.

Park County Sheriff's Office

06/05/2026

🚨 WILDFIRE SEASON IS HERE — ARE YOU READY? 🚨

Wildfires move fast, and when evacuations happen, information matters. Hartsel Fire Protection District is encouraging all residents, property owners, and visitors in Park County to sign up for CodeRED Emergency Notifications.

📲 CodeRED will be used to notify residents of wildfire evacuations and other emergency information.

✅ Receive emergency alerts directly to your phone
✅ Get notified quickly during evacuations
✅ Stay informed before, during, and after emergencies

Visit ParkCountyCO.gov and sign up for CodeRED today. Don’t wait until smoke is in the air.

Prepared communities are safer communities. Please share this post to help spread the word.

06/04/2026

🚒 YOUR MILL LEVY INCREASE DOLLARS AT WORK 🚒

We are proud to announce the construction of a new fire station located 10 miles east of Hartsel on Highway 24. This new station is another step forward in improving emergency response capabilities for the east side of our district and helping meet ISO requirements that can strengthen fire protection services for our community.

This investment means:

✅ Faster response times
✅ Improved fire protection coverage
✅ Better service to residents and visitors
✅ Progress toward improved ISO ratings for the east side of our district

Your support through the mill levy increase is helping us build a stronger, safer future for Hartsel Fire Protection District and the communities we serve.

Thank you for investing in public safety and supporting your fire district. Together, we are building a safer tomorrow.

06/03/2026

The Hartsel Fire Protection District Fire Academy has officially come to an end, and we couldn’t be more proud of Daniel, Blake, Dietrich, and Evan for the hard work, dedication, and determination they showed throughout these past two weeks. From early mornings filled with physical fitness to countless hours of hands-on training each day, these recruits pushed themselves both mentally and physically to prepare for the job ahead.

On the final day of the academy, recruits completed multiple live fire scenarios as a crew, putting all of their training and teamwork to the test in realistic fireground conditions. Hartsel Fire was also honored to welcome and meet the families who came out to support these recruits as they completed this major milestone.

A huge thank you to Chief Brian Cook for organizing and leading this academy to better serve and strengthen our community. We are excited to officially welcome these four men to the team and look forward to watching them continue to grow in the fire service. Congratulations, recruits! 🔥

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

Week 2, Day 3 of the Hartsel Fire Protection District Fire Academy is complete, with just one final day remaining! Recruits spent the day working on scene size-ups, structure recognition, and operational tactics before moving into an intense afternoon of RIT training and firefighter survival inside a zero-visibility, two-story burn building. The academy wraps up tomorrow with live fire training as recruits put all of their skills to the test. 🔥