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Fort Lewis Mesa Fire
About the Fort Lewis Mesa Protection District
An All Hazards Response District
The Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District is an all hazards response district, providing emergency response to structure fires, wildland fires, hazardous materials, motor vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, and technical rescue.
The department consists of plus or minus 24 volunteer members and 5 full and part time employees. The majority of members are cross-trained in different disciplines.
Our District
The Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District is located in the western portion of La Plata County and encompasses approximately 258 square miles, from the Colorado/New Mexico state line on Highway 140, to the top of Hesperus Hill, to the county line at the top of Mancos Hill, to the bottom of Blue Hill in Wildcat Canyon and also includes La Plata Canyon, within our boundaries are the communities of Hesperus, Red Mesa, Breen, Kline, and Marvel. The district is first due to 2093 residencies with a population of approximately 4500. The Fire Protection District, a Colorado special tax district, is governed by an elected five-member board of directors.
About the Fort Lewis Mesa Protection District
An All Hazards Response District
The Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District is an all hazards response district, providing emergency response to structure fires, wildland fires, hazardous materials, motor vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, and technical rescue.
The department consists of plus or minus 30 volunteer members and 5 full and part time employees. The majority of members are cross-trained in different disciplines.
Our District
The Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District is located in the western portion of La Plata County and encompasses approximately 357 square miles, from the Colorado/New Mexico state line on Highway 140, to the top of Hesperus Hill, to the county line at the top of Mancos Hill, to the bottom of Blue Hill in Wildcat Canyon and also includes La Plata Canyon, within our boundaries are the communities of Hesperus, Red Mesa, Breen, Kline, and Marvel. The district is first due to 2093 residencies with a population of approximately 4500. The Fire Protection District, a Colorado special tax district, is governed by an elected five-member board of directors.
The History of Our Department
Our History
On July 31, 1961, the Pat Greer home burned to the ground. Fortunately no one was home, but the house was completely lost. That event led Pat to begin thinking about the need for a fire truck for the community. He talked with others in the community and a few people got stirred up. What could they do and where could they start? Pat Greer, Dick Greer, Russell Kennedy, Gene Kennedy, Carol Daniels, Howard Chastain, and others started making plans.
When they started there was no opposition, but there was a lot of skepticism. There was no money to buy a truck, so the Door to Door Program went into effect and the prospective Firemen went asking for donations. Some of the locals donated money, others donated work, but the largest single donation came from La Plata, NM.
Reach Out
Directory
| Office | Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | John Lee | chief@flmfire.org | 970.759.1153 |
| District Office Manager | Jeannine Glasby | office@flmfire.org | 970.588.3400 |
| Duty Officer | Call for Burn Permits | admin@flmfire.org | 970-238-0115 |
| President – Board of Directors | Debbie Lee | dlee@flmfire.org | 970-588-3400 |
Find Us
Address
164 Country Road 130
Hesperus, CO 81326
Operating Hours
Mon, Tue & Thu: 8:30am-1:30pm
Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun: Administrative office closed
