Our City encompasses 27 square miles of land and is surrounded by 71 square miles of city Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP). We respond to more than 10,000 emergencies annually.Fighting structural, wildland and other fires; Responding to medical emergencies, rescue situations, hazardous material releases, and natural disasters.
Providing fire-safety education to the public, from children and youth (preschool through college age) to seniors; Working with local businesses and organizations by inspecting buildings and reviewing construction plans for fire prevention code compliance; Acting as the designated emergency response authority (DERA) for hazardous materials incidents in the City of Boulder.
Key services:
- Response
- Home assessments
- Prescribed fire
- Community outreach and education
