Hudson Fire Protection District

08/31/2026

Today Hudson Fire had the privilege of welcoming 14-year-old Nathan to the fire station to recognize him for his compassion, quick thinking, and willingness to help a neighbor in need.

Nathan had volunteered to help an elderly neighbor who was having difficulty keeping up with his yardwork. While Nathan was there helping, his neighbor suddenly experienced a medical emergency. Nathan immediately attempted to help, recognized the seriousness of the situation, and called 911 to get emergency responders on the way.

Nathan’s actions are especially meaningful because his neighbor otherwise would have been alone when the emergency occurred. His willingness to simply lend a hand to a neighbor ultimately put him in the right place at the right time to get help when it was needed most.

We also learned that Nathan has an interest in becoming a firefighter someday. During his visit today, our crews spent some time with him at the station, talked about the fire service, and discussed the steps he can take over the next several years to pursue a career as a firefighter.

As a small token of our appreciation, we presented Nathan with a Hudson Fire Protection District challenge coin and helmet shield to recognize his actions and thank him for looking out for a member of his community.

Stories like Nathan’s are exactly why we are so proud to serve this community. Compassion, initiative, responsibility, and a willingness to help others are qualities we value tremendously in the fire service and Nathan demonstrated all of them when his neighbor needed him most.

Thank you Nathan for stepping up and making a difference. We hope to see you riding on a fire engine someday!

08/30/2026

We had an awesome time yesterday at the Town of Hudson Harvest Festival! It was great to see such an incredible turnout from our community, with plenty of local vendors, food trucks, live music, and fun activities for all ages.

Our crews always enjoy opportunities like this to spend time with the people we serve, answer questions, show off some of our equipment, and share a little about what we do every day to serve and protect our community.

A huge thank you to the Town of Hudson and everyone who helped organize and support this fantastic event. Events like the Harvest Festival are a great reminder of what makes Hudson such a special community.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, we had a great time with you!

08/29/2026

Hudson Fire Protection District is excited to announce that U.S. Congressman Gabe Evans has helped secure $1 Million in federal funding for our district through the U.S. House of Representatives appropriations process!

The funding is expected to be dispersed in 2027 and will support planned capital improvement projects for the Hudson Fire Protection District.

These projects will help strengthen our facilities, resources, and long-term ability to serve the community. More information about the projects and how this funding will be used will be shared as plans develop, so stay tuned for updates in 2027!

We are extremely grateful to Congressman Gabe Evans for his work in helping secure this funding and for his continued support of fire, EMS, and law enforcement agencies throughout Colorado’s 8th Congressional District.

Partnerships like these help small and growing communities make important investments in public safety that will serve residents for decades to come.

Thank you, Congressman Evans for supporting Hudson Fire and the community we proudly serve!

08/26/2026

08/24/2026

HUDSON FIRE IS HIRING!

Are you ready to take the next step in your fire service career? Hudson Fire Protection District is accepting applications for Entry-Level and Lateral Firefighter/EMT positions!

We are an all-hazards, career fire district serving approximately 96 square miles in southern Weld County, including the Towns of Hudson and Lochbuie and surrounding rural areas.

Why Hudson Fire?

• 48/96 schedule
• $89,265–$99,265 annual salary
• Medical, dental & vision benefits
• Matching FPPA pension & 115 Retirement Trust
• Generous PTO & longevity pay
• Holiday pay
• Education & bilingual bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement

Minimum qualifications include: Firefighter I, HazMat Operations, valid CPAT, Colorado or National Registry EMT, CPR, and NIMS IS-100, 200, 700 & 800.

Applications are due October 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

Completed application packets should include an application, résumé, cover letter, CPAT certificate, and required certifications and may be emailed as a PDF to:

Training Chief Calvin Brown [email protected]

The application and additional information are available at www.hfpdco.org.

Come be part of a growing department and help us continue our mission to aggressively and safely protect life, property, and the environment by providing excellence in emergency services, training and prevention.

Please share and help us find the next members of the Hudson Fire team!

08/24/2026

Our crews recently participated in mid-rise and standpipe operations training at the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District Training Center.

During these evolutions, firefighters practiced establishing a reliable water supply, supporting building sprinkler systems, and running fire attack scenarios utilizing standpipe connections. Crews also worked through search and rescue drills, incident command, and resource management to strengthen coordination both on the fireground and behind the scenes.

A huge thank you to Fort Lupton Fire Protection District for allowing us to utilize their training center!

This training is also part of a new regional training agreement with our neighboring fire agencies. By sharing training resources our departments can improve communication, coordination, and interoperability before an emergency happens helping us provide a stronger, more unified response throughout southern Weld County.

08/17/2026

Our HFD Wildland Team has safely returned home from their assignment at the Spokane Complex Fire in Washington and we couldn’t be happier to have them back!

During their assignment, our team worked on the Autumn Lane Fire, assisting Washington Department of Natural Resources hand crews and Washington Department of Corrections hand crews with securing the fire perimeter and conducting extensive mop-up operations.

Their work along with the efforts of crews from across the region was successful allowing the HFD Wildland Team and other non-local resources to be released from the incident and return home.

We are grateful for the opportunity to help our neighbors in Washington during their time of need and most importantl, we are thankful that our team returned home safely. Thank you to everyone who supported them while they were away!

As a reminder for our community, even with all the moisture we have received this past week, vegetation throughout our area remains extremely dry and the potential for fire is still very real. Please continue to be vigilant, use extra caution with anything that could create a spark or flame, and report any smoke or fires immediately by calling 911.

Welcome home, team! Great work representing HFD and our community!

08/15/2026

We’re having a great time at the Town of Hudson Safety Day!

Our crews are out enjoying the afternoon with the community! Stop by and:

- Tour one of our fire engines
- Check out an ambulance
- Meet our firefighters and paramedics
- Ask questions about our department, the fire service, EMS, or anything else you’ve been curious about!

Paramedic Harter and Paramedic Bowman are standing by and ready to answer all your questions!

If the weather cooperates, we’re also planning a vehicle extrication demonstration so you can see firsthand how our crews work to safely remove patients from vehicles following a crash (weather dependent).

There are tons of great vendors and booths to check out, all focused on public safety and our community.

Hudson Town Hall – 50 Beech St., Hudson, CO
The event runs until 5:00 PM today!

Come down, say hello, explore the equipment, and spend some time with your local first responders. We’d love to see you!

Big thank you to I-76 Towing for donating the vehicle for our extrication demo!!

08/12/2026

A-Shift is taking advantage of this beautiful Colorado day to get some training in at Station 3!

Today, crews focused on several critical fireground skills, including:

- Pumping operations
- Utilizing pressurized water sources from fire hydrants
- Drafting operations for rural water supply
- Hose movement and management

Whether we’re operating in an area with a reliable hydrant system or establishing a rural water supply, our crews need to be ready to get water where it’s needed quickly and efficiently.

Training never stops! Our firefighters are always working to sharpen their skills, improve as a team, and provide the best possible service to our community.

Great work, A-Shift!