La Junta Fire Department

09/01/2026

08/24/2026

Crews are fine tuning their special rescue skills by becoming familiar with the equipment.

08/22/2026

Here is the sign up for some great EMS training.

Registration is open!
Clinck on this link or scan the QR code.
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Southeastern Colorado RETAC EMS Conference October 2nd and 3rd, 2026 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Join us for two full days of high-impact training, professional networking, and valuable education tailored to
those on the front lines of emergency care.

Otero College
Student Center: Rizzuto Banquet Room
2001 San Juan Avenue
LaJunta Colorado 81050

Target Audience: EMS Providers • Nurses

Thanks to our generous sponsors, we are able to provide free registration for this event.

Breakfast and Lunch will be provided at no cost for the 1st 75 people to register.

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Contact: Hannah Muth SECRETAC Regional Medical Direction Coordinator/FP-C
719-469-3443 [email protected]

Event schedule will be posted soon.
Speakers from Children's Hospital, UC Health, Lifeline, Common Spirit and more!

08/20/2026

It’s with a with a heavy heart and profound sadness we let everyone know of the passing of our Chairman and long time retired Volunteer Asst Chief Everett Babb. Everett passed away on Monday. Everett was a volunteer on the La Junta Fire Department for over 50 years and serving many years on the Board of Directors for the La Junta Rural Fire Protection District and recently as the Chairperson. . Everett was a loving husband, father and grandfather and business owner who helped and touched so many lives in the entire Arkansas Valley. Please send thoughts and prayers to the family. Services will be announced with his obituary. Thank you for your hard work and you will be missed.

08/20/2026

🚨🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨🚨

🎧📞 Ready to answer the call?
💛🖤 Come join our Communication Center team! 🖤💛

🚓🚒🚑 Make a difference in your community
💻 Fast-paced environment
🤝 Be part of an amazing team
📢 APPLY TODAY!

⏰ Applications due September 4th!
☎️🎧🚨 YOUR NEXT CAREER COULD START HERE! 🚨🎧☎️

08/18/2026

This morning at approx 601am, a reported structure fire was toned out at 402 Holly in Swink. Upon arrival heavy fire was visible on the back corner of the house and garage, and heavy black smoke showing from the front door and eves of the house. Aggressive offensive attack was made with crosslays and a 2 1/2in blitz attack nozzle through the front door. All parties were out of the house upon arrival of the first units. The spread of fire was increased by propane bottles venting on the back porch shooting fire into the house and garage. The house to the South was protected with one of the attack lines. All utilities were disconnected. Fire started showing through the roof so crews inside pulled ceilings throughout the house to make sure of full extinguishment. Extensive salvage and overhaul was performed for full extinguishment of fire throughout the property. Mutual aid was called in from Rocky Ford Fire, Cheraw Fire and Las Animas Fire. City workers from town of Swink assisted as well as OCSO. The two occupants were transported by ambulance to the ER to be checked out for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is under investigation and thank you to all who assisted and the citizens of Swink who helped with everything as well. Photos courtesy of Christina Tozzie and Wayne Walter.

08/13/2026

We responded to Hwy 50 and MM 376 at approx 743 am for a reported semi accident by the railroad tracks. Upon arrival a semi pulling a flat bed trailer was off the roadway on the Northside sitting on its wheels with lots of damage approx 4 ft from the train tracks. The trailer was sitting up against the truck. The occupant got out on his own and was treated by EMS. CSP Haz mat was called to assist with pumping off remaining fuel out of the leaking saddle tanks. Train traffic was stopped while we were on scene. The crash is being investigated by Colorado State Patrol. The occupant was transported to AVRMC. OCSO assisted with traffic control.

08/06/2026

At approx 838 pm tonight LJFD responded to a MVC at Hwy 50 and Rd 31 in La Junta. Upon arrival crews found two vehicles just off the highway with heavy damage and one person trapped. Crews utilized extrication tools for an extended time to remove the driver of one of the vehicles. The party had serious injuries. Helicopter was called to the scene and traffic was stopped going Eastbound. After the driver was extricated, they were transported by helicopter to another hospital. The others involved in the crash were evaluated on scene. The crash is under investigation by Colorado State Patrol. On scene assisting was OCSO.