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La Plata County Enacts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
On May 12 2020, the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners enacted restrictions effective immediately
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
La Plata County Lifts all Fire Restrictions
Please call us for burn permits and call central dispatch prior to control burning.
Board 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
La 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 of the county, was enacted as a result of the increasing fire danger and drought conditions that gave rise to the Stage 1 and Stage 2 fire conditions...
Open Burning
In La Plata County, burn permits are required for any open burning that is not agricultural
FLMFPD Mourns Loss of Pam Ramsey
On May 9, 2016, Pam Ramsey, the longtime member of the fire department family, passed away
A/C Vogel Mentors Big Picture Student
Once again, Assistant Chief Garrett Vogel mentored Big Picture High School student Ty Thorshiem on aspects
Stephen Stovall Sworn In as Newest Board Member
At the May 12 meeting of the Board of Directors of the Fort Lewis Mesa Fire
District ISO Rating Changes
Earlier this year, Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District underwent a normal periodic review by ISO
John Marshall Sworn In as New Board Member
At the February 10 meeting of the Board of Directors of the FLMFPD, local resident John
From Debbie Lee – Appreciation and Recognition 2014
Hello Everyone, As the new year begins, it is important and fun to recognize the many
Motor Vehicle Accident Training
Here are a couple of pictures from our recent training with Flight For Life.
Smoke from Wildfires in Utah and Pacific Northwest Drifting into Colorado
DURANGO INTERAGENCY FIRE DISPATCH FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 17, 2014 Smoke from Wildfires in Utah and
FLM Firefighters Association Seeking New Board Member
The Fort Lewis Mesa Firefighters Association Board of Directors is seeking a new Board member to