On May 12 2020, the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners enacted restrictions effective immediately on open burning in the unincorporated private land areas of La Plata County. The
Read moreLa Plata County Enacts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District asks for property tax increase
We have filed paperwork for two ballot measures for the upcoming November 6th election. We welcome questions and the opportunity to address your concerns by emailing election@bcim3.com We appreciate your
Read moreLa Plata County Lifts all Fire Restrictions
Please call us for burn permits and call central dispatch prior to control burning.
Read moreBoard of County Commissioners unanimously approves resolution moving from Stage 3 to Stage 2 fire restrictions, effective immediately.
Stage II fire restrictions build on the Stage I restrictions that were adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on May 2 and prohibit the following activities: • A complete
Read moreLa Plata County Enacts Stage 3 Fire Restrictions
In the interest of public health, safety and welfare, the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners enacted Stage 3 fire restrictions, effective immediately. This action, which increases the level of fire restrictions in unincorporated areas...
Read moreLa Plata County Enacts Stage 2 fire restrictions
Commissioners enact Stage 2 fire restrictionsIn the interest of public health, safety and welfare, the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners today enacted Stage II fire restrictions effective Friday, June 1 in the unincorporated areas of...
Read moreLa Plata County Enacts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
County Commissioners enacted restrictions effective immediately on open burning in the unincorporated private land areas of La Plata County. The fire restrictions were enacted by the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners upon the...
Read moreOpen Burning
In La Plata County, burn permits are required for any open burning that is not agricultural or recreational. Fort Lewis Mesa Fire normally issues burn permits Monday -Thursday from 12:30-4:30
Read moreFLMFPD Mourns Loss of Pam Ramsey
On May 9, 2016, Pam Ramsey, the longtime member of the fire department family, passed away at her home. Pam was an early member of the department, one of the
Read moreA/C Vogel Mentors Big Picture Student
Once again, Assistant Chief Garrett Vogel mentored Big Picture High School student Ty Thorshiem on aspects of fire department operations. This is Garrett’s and Ty’s second year in the program
Read moreStephen Stovall Sworn In as Newest Board Member
At the May 12 meeting of the Board of Directors of the Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District (FLMFPD), local resident Stephen Stovall (Steve) was sworn in as the newest
Read moreDistrict ISO Rating Changes
Earlier this year, Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District underwent a normal periodic review by ISO to determine our District’s Public Protection Classification rating. We are pleased to announce that
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