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Ski Smart. Ski Often.
Posted March 15, 2018Backcountry Safety & Avalanche Awareness
The backcountry and avalanche danger is nothing to take lightly and with more people joining the sport every year it is important to be aware of the dangers that could occur. Having the proper knowledge and equipment could be the difference between life and death.… Read more
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County Road 100 Structure Fire
Posted March 7, 2018Carbondale, Colo. – At 12:47 p.m. on March 6, 2018, Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District was paged to 2340 County Road 100, Carbondale, for a report of a structure fire. Read more -
Burn Awareness Month
Posted February 20, 2018Burn injuries are one of the leading causes of unintentional death in the U.S.
Four Types of Burns
• First-Degree burns are identified by pain, redness, minor swelling and an absence of blistering.
• Second-Degree burns produce a slight thickness of the skin and may include blistering; indicating… Read more -
Ice and Snow? Take It Slow
Posted January 19, 2018It’s easy to forget just how dangerous winter driving can be, even for the most experienced driver. Snow and ice demand careful attention and special preparation for your vehicle.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an average of 800 Americans die a year in car wrecks because of… Read more
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Be Merry and Bright, Not a Statistic
Posted December 19, 2017In an effort to avoid sounding like Scrooge or the Grinch, we want to share some facts about home holiday fires in order to help you prevent them and keep from becoming a holiday fire statistic.
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) reports more than double the number of open-flame fires… Read more
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Avalanches - Know the Risk and How to Be Prepared
Posted November 29, 2017Thousands of avalanches occur each winter in the mountains of Colorado. With the enormous popularity of winter sports in Colorado, this poses a risk to skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, and people traveling in the backcountry. On average 6 people die in avalanches in the state of Colorado every year. Anyone who… Read more
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Gratitude
Posted November 22, 2017We are a team made up of 50 volunteers, 19 paid crew and 2 office staff. Together, we cover thousands of acres of privately and publicly owned land including homes, schools, hospitals, historic sites, stores, non-profits, churches, bike paths, river access, highways, county roads and beyond. We have staff and… Read more
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Winter Weather Can Increase Risks at Home
Posted November 13, 2017Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous in many ways, to your health, to your safety, and beyond. By simply planning ahead using the list and tips below, you can prevent and be prepared for winter has in store.
Carbon Monoxide
Regular maintenance and inspection of gas burning… Read more -
Your Vote, Our Service
Posted November 6, 2017The local election is just around the corner and your vote for Ballot Issue 4C is critical to Carbondale Fire’s service level. 4C asks you to allow Carbondale Fire to continue funding the costs of maintaining current levels of essential firefighting, paramedic and emergency medical services, improve current communications equipment,… Read more
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What $55 in Property Taxes Means to Your Local Fire and Ambulance Responders: the November Elections
Posted October 19, 2017Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District is currently operating using a 1.75 mill levy override in place, that was approved by voters in 2015. The current total operating mill levy for the District is 7.653 mills, which includes the 1.75 mill levy override. This mill levy override expires… Read more
