Fort Morgan Fire Department

24/03/2023

Need a child car seat inspected? Have questions about when to switch you child's car seat? Give us a call 970-867-2815

How tight is too tight for car seat straps? Are those mirrors to watch your kid from the front seat dangerous? What’s better, securing a car seat with anchor straps or the seat belt?

Colorado state data shows that most parents are making mistakes that put the safety of their children at risk in the event of a crash. That’s why 16 new techs underwent training this week to become certified as child passenger safety technicians. Learn more at CarSeatsColorado.com

17/03/2023

Today Gov. Polis signed a House Bill expanding the Move Over, Slow Down law, which will take effect later this year!

The law will apply to ALL stationary vehicles with emergency or warning lights flashing - not just service and emergency vehicles!

This means YOU! If you’re broken down with hazards on, this new expansion will protect you - requiring vehicles to Move Over, or Slow Down.

This is incredible news for the people of as we work to make drivers safe on our roadways.

17/02/2023

Today Fort Morgan Fire was able to pay it forward and help out a neighboring department by donating our older Engine. With the City Council's approval and the purchasing of a new Engine we were able to make it happen and give Hillrose Snyder Volunteer Fire Department our unused Engine. They took delivery of our old 920 today and plan to use it as a front line Engine for their District. This truck had served the City of Fort Morgan since 1989 and now has a new home. Thanks again to City Council for the approval and Hillrose Fire for giving it a good home.

16/01/2023

A winter storm moving into Colorado on Tuesday will bring heavy snow for some areas through Wednesday! The eastern Plains are favored for higher amounts as the storm intensifies as it moves east.

05/01/2023

With all the snow that we have received lately, please remember to remove the snow from around fire hydrants. When seconds count we would rather not be searching for a fire hydrant that is completely covered with snow.

13/12/2022

Due to adverse driving conditions all county roads in Morgan county are considered closed.

03/11/2022

Photos from Sterling Fire Department's post

01/11/2022

As a result of the fire today at the Fort Morgan ponds/nature trail park users will likely see and smell smoke in the area into Tuesday 11/1/22 there is no need to call 911 unless a fire appears to have crossed outside of the containment area. We would like to thank Wiggins fire, Brush fire, Darrin Neb excavating, and the City of Fort Morgan street dept for their invaluable help during the fires today.

10/10/2022

Let’s keep our community and each other all safe tomorrow!

Critical Fire Conditions over the northeast Plains on Tuesday.

06/10/2022

Tonight chief saved a little kitten and found it’s forever home all at the same time!
UPDATE: The kittens name is now chief.

05/10/2022

Thank you to Edwards Right Price Market tonight for allowing us to use the store for search and rescue training. Its always great to be able to use real life scenarios to help train.

05/10/2022

Tonight we will be conducting a training at Edwards Market. This is only a training there is no emergency or need to call anything in to dispatch.

Training opportunities like this are so valuable to our department. Thank you to them for allowing us the opportunity to better ourselves.

17/09/2022

We have our dunk tank and Fort Morgan Fire supporter shirts set up at the food court at the Fall Harvest Car Show!

16/09/2022

Join us at the fall harvest car show on 9/17/22 for some fun a chance to win and help us to support one of our own in need! We will have our dunk tank set up as well as Fort Morgan Fire supporter tee shirts for sale!

06/09/2022

29/07/2022

Medical expenses for Myra, organized by Tanya Koch

On Sunday, July 24th 2022, a Fort Morgan First Responder was in a severe car accident. Myra, a Volunteer Fire Fighter has suffered life altering injuries which will effect her daily life from here on out. She is a compassionate human who has dedicated the last year to serving her community. Myra selflessly responds to the residents of Fort Morgan when they call upon her in their moments of need. She was airlifted to Denver from the scene of her accident, where she has battled to adapt to her new way of life.
Myra will be coming home soon and needs your help! Due to the extent of her injuries her family will need to get her back and forth to Denver for several upcoming doctor appointments and future procedures.
We are asking for our community to come together and lift Myra up and return the kindness she has bestowed upon all of us. No amount is too small; even a “share” goes along way. Please help us, help Myra, as she recovers and learns to navigate this new way of life.

Here is the go fund me page or if you would like there is also a account set up at Bank of Colorado under the name Micaela Pablo-Andres.

On Sunday, July 24th 2022, a Fort Morgan First Responder was in a severe car accident. Myra, a V… Tanya Koch needs your support for Medical expenses for Myra

19/07/2022

Time for our annual pump testing to make sure that our trucks can pump to their capacity. Thanks to Danko Emergency Equipment Co. For coming out and performing the testing.

18/07/2022

We will be testing our warning system today around 11:30 AM. We have a site being worked on and need to make sure it works properly. SO THIS IS ONLY A TEST.

07/07/2022

This afternoon we made the decision to run the tornado sirens during the storm due to rotation in the storm above Fort Morgan as well as other tornado activity in the general area combined with very poor storm visibility to our storm spotters spread out across our district.

29/06/2022

A Red Flag warning is valid today 29 June 2022 from 11am to 7pm. The highlighted areas indicate areas of increased fire risk due to high temperatures, low relative humidity, and wind direction and speed. Use extra caution when burning and take notice of any burn bans.

20/06/2022

The Central States Dwarf Car Association and Western States Dwarf Car Assoc. Wsdca will host the Morgan County King of the Responders race at 6:00 PM!

Race fans come out to cheer for the first responders who keep our community safe in there very own dwarf car race at I-76 Speedway

Green, white, checkered format after each segment the slowest car will leave the track until 2 final cars remain for one winner take all green, white checkered.

Part of the two day Dwarf Car nationals June 24th and 25th.

19/06/2022

First responders dwarf car practice

Today Fort Morgan Fire Department, Wiggins Fire, Hillrose Fire, Morgan county sheriffs office and Morgan county ambulance service all participated in a hotlap session for a first responders race set for next Friday at I76 speedway. This is on board with Fort Morgan Fire departments 2nd Lieutenant Justin Starner. Skip to about 4:30 in the video for the racing.

31/05/2022

Its that time of year again come join us for a fun filled tournament. You can sign up now at the proshop.

07/05/2022

Again no lighty lighty burny burny everyone

29/04/2022

We've added north central Colorado into a fire weather watch for near critical conditions with a combination of strong winds and low humidity on Friday from 11 AM - 7 PM. You all know the drill by now: please avoid any activity that may introduce an open flame outdoors or could cause a spark.

22/04/2022

Please be extra cautious not only tomorrow but days to come with no moisture we have been extremely busy. So please NO BURNING.

Morgan County is under Extreme fire danger. We are under RED FLAG warning through Friday evening at 09:00 PM. There is NO Open Burning.

Friday's forecast includes:
..EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FIRE-WEATHER EPISODE ON FRIDAY ACROSS THE FOOTHILLS AND PLAINS...
..VERY STRONG WINDS ACROSS THE EASTERN PLAINS ON FRIDAY...

On Friday, high-impact and dangerous weather conditions are
likely across a large part of northeast Colorado.

From late Friday morning through Friday afternoon and Friday
evening, an episode of extremely dangerous fire-weather conditions is expected across the foothills and plains. A volatile
combination of 50-60 mph southerly wind gusts, temperatures in the upper 70s to the 80s, and widespread relative humidity of 7 to 11percent will support the potential for extreme fire behavior
including very rapid fire spread.

21/04/2022

Please no lighty lighty burny burny!

It's not often we see "Extreme" fire weather conditions, but Friday will be one of those days!

Avoid any and all outdoor activities that may produce a spark.

"Let's all do our part - don't let it start!"

19/04/2022

Grass fire season is upon us and it looks to be one of the busiest in years. One vital piece to us is our local farmers and ranchers with tractors and heavy equipment. You are our saving grace in a bunch of fires. We are going to compile a list of available equipment from farmers in our area that would like to be put on that list to contact in case we need you. Please reach out to Chief Trae Boehm so he can put the list together 970-380-3553 or email [email protected]. Thank you for all you do.

14/04/2022

We have expanded Red Flag Warnings across the entire eastern plains and urban corridor. Did we mention 𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 by chance? Just in case, 𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 as well as any activity that may produce a spark.

13/04/2022

Fort Morgan Fire Departments officer of the year and firefighter of the year.

13/04/2022

Our Fort Morgan Fire Department high call volume award recipients at our annual banquet tonight.

13/04/2022

Fort Morgan Fire Department honor guard!

08/04/2022

We are extremely sad to report that a crash yesterday during the fire response near Arapahoe has claimed the life of Elwood Fire Chief Darren Krull and injured Phelps County Emergency Manager Justin Norris.

Our hearts are with all involved in this tragic crash, as well as those affected by the fire.

Please keep Chief Krull's family, friends, and community in your thoughts. Please also keep Justin Norris in your thoughts as well as he continues to undergo treatment.

The fire response remains active today. Please continue to stay away from the area while many crews continue to work.

07/04/2022

20/03/2022

For this Drivers Education 101, we would like to remind you of the proper way to yield to an emergency vehicle. If you see an emergency vehicle approaching your vehicle from the front or rear, please, pull over to the far right, stop and let it pass by before proceeding. Thank you for helping keep our streets and highways safe, Fremont County!

14/03/2022

Don't forget to register for Code Red! By registering your phone number, you can be contacted by emergency services when important information needs to be shared. Evacuations, alerts in your area, and safety concerns. Help all of Morgan County emergency services help communicate with you when emergencies arise.

04/03/2022

A series of low pressure systems will move across our area beginning tonight. This will result in much colder temps and multiple periods of snow. The snowfall map shows the totals from all the different systems from Friday night through Sunday night.

06/02/2022

Fort Morgan Fire Department life saving ice rescue training today. Remember if you call we will retrieve pets or property that goes through the ice so our community members don’t fall through.

01/01/2022

The crew has been released from the Marshall Fire. They are on there way home. Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers. Our hearts go out to all envolved with this tragic event.

31/12/2021

We have sent a crew to the Marshall fire. Prayers be with them and all affected.